Postcode NE6 1RQ 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 155.1 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. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is St. Anthony's Park.
Byker South & St Peters has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 76 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 155.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 77.8% 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 1RQ.
Byker South & St Peters near NE6 1RQ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Manors | N/A | Walking directions to Manors |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | St. Anthony's Park | Large | Walking directions to St. Anthony's Park |
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 1RQ postcode area, located within Byker South & St Peters, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE6 1RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Raby Cross Convenience Store | 4 - 6 Raby Cross, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2AL | Walking directions to Raby Cross Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Sultan | 114-118 Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DS | Walking directions to Sultan |
| 0.3 mi | Mini Market Lviv | Shields Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DS | Walking directions to Mini Market Lviv |
| 0.3 mi | Byker International Foods | 98-100 Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DS | Walking directions to Byker International Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Express | 90 Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DP | Walking directions to Premier Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.