Postcode NE6 2DG 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 Heaton South & Byker North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 353.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Heaton South & Byker North is £35,000 per year. The nearest station is Manors located about 1.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Heaton South & Byker North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 218 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Heaton South & Byker North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 353.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 89.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Heaton South & Byker North is £35,000 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 188 ft away from NE6 2DG.
Heaton South & Byker North near NE6 2DG 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 2DG postcode area, located within Heaton South & Byker North, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE6 2DG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | 196 - 198 Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DU | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.1 mi | Stop And Shop | 201 Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DP | Walking directions to Stop And Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 264-282 Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DX | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Mini Market Lviv | Shields Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DS | Walking directions to Mini Market Lviv |
| 0.2 mi | Sultan | 114-118 Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DS | Walking directions to Sultan |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.