Postcode NE6 1XJ is located in a major urban area, within the Byker area 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 370.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.2× 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 median sale price in Byker is £120,000 (around £145 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £86,750 and £184,750. The nearest station is Manors, about 1 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Heaton Park.
Byker South & St Peters has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 70 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Byker South & St Peters has a very high crime rate, with approximately 370.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Byker South & St Peters is £35,991 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 131 ft away from NE6 1XJ.
Byker South & St Peters near NE6 1XJ 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Manors | N/A | Walking directions to Manors |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Heaton Park | Large | Walking directions to Heaton Park |
Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 (about £145 per square foot) in Byker area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £350,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £238,000 | £270 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £132,500 | £144 |
| Terraced | 39 | £120,000 | £148 |
| Flats | 24 | £78,775 | £135 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £80,000 | £133,000 | £145,000 |
| 2026 | £77,000 | £132,000 | £120,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £123 | £144 | £181 |
| 2026 | £127 | £166 | £146 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE6 1XJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jul 2026 | 4, Langhorn Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 1XJ | Terraced | Freehold | £136,250 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 19, Heaton Grove, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 5NN | Terraced | Freehold | £405,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 17, Tynemouth Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 1XR | Terraced | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 23, Tynemouth Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 1XR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £133,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 87, Tynemouth Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 1SH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £190,000 |
In the NE6 1XJ postcode area, located within Byker South & St Peters, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Nov 2023. | |
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 Nov 2023
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Hotspur Primary School | Foundation school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Feb 2014. | |
Hotspur Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Feb 2014
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Chillingham Road Primary School | Foundation school | Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Apr 2025. | |
Chillingham Road Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Apr 2025
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE6 1XJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Portaviny | 71 Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DL | Walking directions to Portaviny |
| 0.1 mi | Mini Market Lviv | Shields Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DS | Walking directions to Mini Market Lviv |
| 0.1 mi | Sultan | 114-118 Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DS | Walking directions to Sultan |
| 0.1 mi | Heaton Park Store | 136 Heaton Park Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5NR | Walking directions to Heaton Park Store |
| 0.1 mi | Premier Express | 90 Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DP | Walking directions to Premier Express |
Annual council tax rates for Newcastle upon Tyne district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE6 1XJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nick Hartley
Byker - Elected 2 May 2024
Mary Glindon
Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE6 1XJ records about 371 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NE6 1XJ in Byker is £120,000 (about £145 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to NE6 1XJ, including St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton (Outstanding), Hotspur Primary School (Good) and Chillingham Road Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to NE6 1XJ is Manors, about 1,560 m away.
NE6 1XJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 70 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend covering NE6 1XJ is Mary Glindon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nick Hartley (Green Party).