Postcode NE6 1SU 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 655.7 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 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Heaton 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 655.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 73.8% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 164 ft away from NE6 1SU.
Byker South & St Peters near NE6 1SU 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Heaton Park | Large | Walking directions to Heaton Park |
| 0.4 mi | City Stadium | Large | Walking directions to City Stadium |
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 1SU 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 1SU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Portaviny | 71 Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DL | Walking directions to Portaviny |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | Shields Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 1EJ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.1 mi | Premier Express | 90 Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DP | Walking directions to Premier Express |
| 0.1 mi | Dali | 56 Shields Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DR | Walking directions to Dali |
| 0.1 mi | Heaton Park Store | 136 Heaton Park Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 5NR | Walking directions to Heaton Park Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.