Postcode NE6 2AX 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 high crime levels, with around 75.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Byker South & St Peters is £35,991 per year. The nearest station is Manors located about 1.2 miles away. There are 8 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 3,162 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Byker South & St Peters has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.0% 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.
The average income per household in Byker South & St Peters is £35,991 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE6 2AX.
Byker South & St Peters near NE6 2AX 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | St. Anthony's Park | Large | Walking directions to St. Anthony's Park |
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £128,000 in Byker area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,900 up to £350,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £238,000 | £2,902 |
| Flats | 30 | £81,275 | £1,365 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £128,000 | £1,462 |
| Terraced | 43 | £140,500 | £1,875 |
10 year median price trend in Byker
In the NE6 2AX postcode area, located within Byker South & St Peters, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE6 2AX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Manns | Allendale Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2SU | Walking directions to Manns |
| 0.2 mi | Raby Cross Convenience Store | 4 - 6 Raby Cross, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2AL | Walking directions to Raby Cross Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Sahota Discount Store | 65 - 67 Allendale Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2SX | Walking directions to Sahota Discount Store |
| 0.4 mi | J K Bingham LTD | Welbeck Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2HX | Walking directions to J K Bingham LTD |
| 0.4 mi | Hornby's Food & Wine Store | Monkchester Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2LL | Walking directions to Hornby's Food & Wine Store |
Annual council tax rates for Newcastle upon Tyne district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE6 2AX, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.