Postcode NE6 1BU is located in a major urban area, within the Byker ward of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East region, and forms part of the Byker South & St Peters area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 254.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Byker South & St Peters is £31,000 per year. The nearest station is Manors located about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Byker South & St Peters has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 403 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Byker South & St Peters has a very high crime rate, with approximately 254.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 18.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 56.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Byker South & St Peters is £31,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE6 1BU.
Byker South & St Peters near NE6 1BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Manors located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Manors | N/A | Walking directions to Manors |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £146,250 in Byker area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £401,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 25 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £142,500 |
| Terraced | 36 | £189,975 |
10 year median price trend in Byker
In the NE6 1BU postcode area, located within Byker South & St Peters, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE6 1BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Raby Cross Convenience Store | 4 - 6 Raby Cross, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2AL | Walking directions to Raby Cross Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Ooze | Maling Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 1LP | Walking directions to Ooze |
| 0.5 mi | Best-one | Park Road, Gateshead, NE8 3RG | Walking directions to Best-one |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.