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NE6 1LY

Foundry Lane

Byker

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Overview

Postcode NE6 1LY 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 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks 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
77.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

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

77.9%

Approximately 77.9% 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.

Income level

2/10

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

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 175 ft away from NE6 1LY.

Flood risk

No risk

Byker South & St Peters near NE6 1LY 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 1LY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Manors

N/A

Walking directions to Manors

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE6 1LY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCity StadiumLargeWalking directions to City Stadium
0.5 miShieldfield GreenSmallWalking directions to Shieldfield Green

Area Profile

Population
461
Population density
3,133.9 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
335
72.67%
African
41
8.89%
Other White
16
3.47%
Other Asian
15
3.25%
Other Black
11
2.39%
Total population: 461

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
97
25.73%
No qualifications
94
24.93%
Level 3 (A level)
83
22.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
11.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
9.81%
Total 16+ residents: 377

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
100
52.63%
Social rents from council
48
25.26%
Owns outright
22
11.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
7.37%
Owns with a mortgage
3
1.58%
Total households: 190

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 1LY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE6 1LY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Apr 202643 - 45, Shields Road West, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 1JNOtherFreehold£475,000
07 Aug 20251, Salisbury House, Northumberland Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 1AGFlatsLeasehold£97,000
24 Dec 2025The Courtyard, Stepney Bank, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2NPOtherFreehold£450,000
17 Sept 2025176, St Anns Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2QLFlatsLeasehold£95,000
21 Nov 20255, Luxor Row, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 1LGFlatsLeasehold£240,000

Schools

In the NE6 1LY postcode area, located within Byker South & St Peters, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE6 1LY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHotspur Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.5 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 1LY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE6 1LY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPolish ShopByker Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1PEWalking directions to Polish Shop
0.1 miShop'N DriveShields Road West, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1JNWalking directions to Shop'N Drive
0.2 miMorrisonsShields Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1EJWalking directions to Morrisons
0.2 miDali56 Shields Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DRWalking directions to Dali
0.3 miHoward Street Stores261 - 262 St Anns Close, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2QXWalking directions to Howard Street Stores

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 1LY, 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 Introduced2014-11-01

Frequently asked questions about NE6 1LY

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

The area around NE6 1LY 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 1LY?

The median sale price around NE6 1LY 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 1LY?

There are 11 schools close to NE6 1LY, 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 1LY?

The closest station to NE6 1LY is Manors, about 970 m away.

How deprived is the area around NE6 1LY?

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

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