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NE6 1LN

Hume Street

Byker

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Overview

Postcode NE6 1LN 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 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Byker South & St Peters is £35,991 per year. The nearest station is Manors, about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is City Stadium.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
20%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Byker South & St Peters has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 973 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Byker South & St Peters has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20%

Approximately 20.0% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Byker South & St Peters is £35,991 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 315 ft away from NE6 1LN.

Flood risk

No risk

Byker South & St Peters near NE6 1LN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Manors located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NE6 1LN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Manors

N/A

Walking directions to Manors

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE6 1LN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCity StadiumLargeWalking directions to City Stadium

Area Profile

Population
393
Population density
2,207.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.22(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.82(+27%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.55(+63%)
Public order
16.02(+96%)
Other theft
8.43(+41%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
289
72.98%
Other White
31
7.83%
African
25
6.31%
Other
11
2.78%
Indian
8
2.02%
Total population: 396

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
222
63.98%
Level 3 (A level)
55
15.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
7.49%
No qualifications
18
5.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
4.03%
Total 16+ residents: 347

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
95
45.24%
Owns with a mortgage
44
20.95%
Owns outright
23
10.95%
Other social rented
22
10.48%
Social rents from council
20
9.52%
Total households: 210

Property prices in Byker

Median price£129,000
Price per sq ft£144
Sales (last 12 months)78
Typical range (middle 50%)£81K – £189K

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £129,000 (about £144 per square foot) in Byker area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Byker over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£238,000£270
Terraced43£140,500£174
Semi-Detached7£133,000£144
Flats27£80,550£127

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Byker

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Byker.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£58,000£164,995£114,995
2017£92,500£95,000£119,995
2018£81,670£91,750£96,750
2019£120,500£157,750£88,000
2020£90,000£121,250£137,000
2021£92,000£155,000£112,500
2022£90,000£120,000£100,000
2023£85,800£110,000£148,750
2024£102,500£138,000£140,500
2025£81,000£133,000£145,500
2026£77,000£128,000£130,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Byker.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Byker.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£82£143£168
2017£148£113£172
2018£115£121£108
2019£177£143£117
2020£145£140£157
2021£140£133£139
2022£145£135£120
2023£153£111£160
2024£154£157£175
2025£121£144£177
2026£127£151£217
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Byker.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE6 1LN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE6 1LN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Nov 20255, Luxor Row, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 1LGFlatsLeasehold£240,000
24 Oct 20257, Luxor Row, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 1LGFlatsLeasehold£305,000
01 Jul 202510, Luxor Row, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 1LGTerracedLeasehold£250,000
29 May 20257, Rosalind Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 1LJFlatsLeasehold£268,000
30 May 2025Ouse Street Garage, Ouse Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2PFOtherFreehold£105,000

Schools

In the NE6 1LN postcode area, located within Byker South & St Peters, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE6 1LN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryHotspur Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryByker Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryChrist Church CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE6 1LN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE6 1LN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOozeMaling Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1LPWalking directions to Ooze
0.2 miPolish ShopByker Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1PEWalking directions to Polish Shop
0.2 miShop'N DriveShields Road West, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1JNWalking directions to Shop'N Drive
0.3 miHoward Street Stores261 - 262 St Anns Close, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2QXWalking directions to Howard Street Stores
0.3 miMorrisonsShields Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1EJWalking directions to Morrisons

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newcastle upon Tyne district.

Band A£1,695
Band B£1,977
Band C£2,260
Band D£2,542
Band E£3,107
Band F£3,672
Band G£4,237
Band H£5,084

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE6 1LN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nick Hartley

Byker - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Member of parliament

Mary Glindon

Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNewcastle upon TyneE08000021
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewcastle upon Tyne East and WallsendE14001378
WardBykerE05011439
ParishNewcastle upon Tyne, unparished areaE43000270
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Byker South & St PetersE02007103
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle upon Tyne 040BE01035623
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE6 1LN

Is NE6 1LN (Byker South & St Peters) safe?

The area around NE6 1LN records about 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near NE6 1LN?

The median sale price around NE6 1LN in Byker South & St Peters is £129,000 (about £144 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE6 1LN?

There are 12 schools close to NE6 1LN, including Hotspur Primary School (Good), Byker Primary School (Outstanding) and Christ Church CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NE6 1LN?

The closest station to NE6 1LN is Manors, about 965 m away.

How deprived is the area around NE6 1LN?

NE6 1LN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 973 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE6 1LN (Byker South & St Peters) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend covering NE6 1LN is Mary Glindon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nick Hartley (Green Party).