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About

Walkergate is a residential ward located in the east of Newcastle upon Tyne, bordering the River Tyne. The area is characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some modern developments. It is served by Walkergate Metro station, providing direct links to the city centre. The ward includes a local shopping parade on Saint Anthony's Road, catering to daily needs.

The area contains several green spaces, including Walkergate Park. A notable local feature is the historic St. John's Church, which dates to the 19th century. The ward is primarily a settled residential community, with industrial heritage linked to its riverside location. It functions as a practical suburb with established infrastructure and transport connections.

Area overview

On average Walkergate has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Walkergate is £39,729 per year. There are 5 schools in Walkergate: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Walkergate is home to around 12,407 people, with a population density of about 3,713.8 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
26.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Walkergate Population
12,407
Population density
3,713.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.59(+8%)
Shoplifting
20.39(+74%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.96(-27%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.72(+38%)
Public order
10.16(+24%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,044
89.01%
Other White
256
2.06%
Other
214
1.72%
African
183
1.47%
Other Asian
161
1.3%
Total population: 12,407

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,578
25.21%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,274
22.24%
Level 3 (A level)
1,657
16.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,452
14.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,181
11.55%
Total 16+ residents: 10,227

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,707
30.28%
Owns with a mortgage
1,448
25.68%
Social rents from council
1,398
24.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
670
11.88%
Other social rented
228
4.04%
Total households: 5,638

Property prices in Walkergate

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £180,500 in Walkergate area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £315,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Walkergate in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Walkergate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached9£250,000£2,527
Flats10£93,500£1,609
Semi-Detached49£205,100£2,184
Terraced26£155,000£1,733

10 years median price trend in Walkergate

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walkergate.

All postcodes in Walkergate

NE64RH

Sutton Street

NE64JY

Waverdale Avenue

NE62UT

Bethell Avenue

NE64NX

Larchwood Avenue

NE64EJ

Elgin Gardens

NE64LH

Blackwell Avenue

NE63AA

Welbeck Road

NE64AJ

Hurst Terrace

NE64NP

Maplewood

NE64YQ

Warren Avenue

NE62UD

Shields Road

NE64DN

Sunningdale Avenue

NE64AE

Roman Avenue

NE64RL

Walpole Street

NE64XY

Fossway

NE64UF

Amberdale Avenue

NE64EQ

Westbourne Gardens

NE64XB

George Road

NE64TP

Oaktree Avenue

NE64DG

Ennerdale Road

NE64UE

Stotts Road

NE64NT

Benfield Road

NE64DJ

Ennerdale Road

NE64XL

The Fold

NE64LY

Abingdon Road

NE64HL

Borrowdale Avenue

NE64XS

Shields Road

NE64JA

West Farm Road

NE64RY

Northmoor Road

NE64HD

Kentmere Avenue

NE64AW

Cloverdale Court

NE64DS

Eastbourne Avenue

NE64UA

Wyedale Way

NE64PJ

Laurel Crescent

NE64QL

Shields Road

NE64JQ

Welbeck Road

NE64JB

Sunnycrest Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.