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NE6 2DH

Brinkburn Street

Byker

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Detailed insights for NE6 2DH

Overview

Postcode NE6 2DH 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 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 nearest station is Manors, about 1 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
371
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
85.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Byker South & St Peters has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 70 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Byker South & St Peters has a very high crime rate, with approximately 370.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

85.2%

Approximately 85.2% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Byker South & St Peters is £35,991 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 288 ft away from NE6 2DH.

Flood risk

No risk

Byker South & St Peters near NE6 2DH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Manors located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NE6 2DH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Manors

N/A

Walking directions to Manors

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
352
Population density
12,264.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
145.33(+1142%)
Violence and sexual offences
129.64(+235%)
Anti-social behaviour
116.43(+433%)
Public order
47.89(+485%)
Other theft
44.59(+644%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
250
71.02%
African
36
10.23%
Other White
30
8.52%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
11
3.12%
Arab
10
2.84%
Total population: 352

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
117
37.62%
Level 4+ (Degree)
55
17.68%
Level 3 (A level)
43
13.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
11.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
10.29%
Total 16+ residents: 311

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
107
58.47%
Other social rented
49
26.78%
Owns outright
13
7.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
4.92%
Owns with a mortgage
5
2.73%
Total households: 183

Property prices in Byker

Median price£129,000
Price per sq ft£144
Sales (last 12 months)78
Typical range (middle 50%)£81K – £189K

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £129,000 (about £144 per square foot) in Byker area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Byker over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£238,000£270
Terraced43£140,500£174
Semi-Detached7£133,000£144
Flats27£80,550£127

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Byker

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Byker.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£81,000£133,000£145,500
2026£77,000£128,000£130,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Byker.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Byker.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£121£144£177
2026£127£151£217
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Byker.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Byker in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE6 2DH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE6 2DH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Feb 202610, Norfolk Square, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2DZTerracedFreehold£80,000
14 Nov 20251, Kendal Green, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2HZTerracedFreehold£84,000
14 Jul 20253, Kendal Green, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2HZTerracedFreehold£70,000
06 Jun 202531, Cheviot Mount, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 1EGTerracedFreehold£97,500
20 Mar 2025126, Raby Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2BYTerracedFreehold£80,000

Schools

In the NE6 2DH postcode area, located within Byker South & St Peters, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE6 2DH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryByker Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt Lawrence's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Teresa's Catholic Primary School, HeatonAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE6 2DH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE6 2DH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMini Market LvivShields Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DSWalking directions to Mini Market Lviv
0.2 miSultan114-118 Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DSWalking directions to Sultan
0.2 miLifestyle Express196 - 198 Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DUWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.2 miByker International Foods98-100 Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DSWalking directions to Byker International Foods
0.2 miPremier Express90 Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DPWalking directions to Premier Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newcastle upon Tyne district.

Band A£1,695
Band B£1,977
Band C£2,260
Band D£2,542
Band E£3,107
Band F£3,672
Band G£4,237
Band H£5,084

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE6 2DH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nick Hartley

Byker - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Member of parliament

Mary Glindon

Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNewcastle upon TyneE08000021
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewcastle upon Tyne East and WallsendE14001378
WardBykerE05011439
ParishNewcastle upon Tyne, unparished areaE43000270
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Byker South & St PetersE02007103
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle upon Tyne 040AE01035622
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE6 2DH

Is NE6 2DH (Byker South & St Peters) safe?

The area around NE6 2DH 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near NE6 2DH?

The median sale price around NE6 2DH in Byker South & St Peters is £129,000 (about £144 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE6 2DH?

There are 11 schools close to NE6 2DH, including Byker Primary School (Outstanding), St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School (Good) and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NE6 2DH?

The closest station to NE6 2DH is Manors, about 1,572 m away.

How deprived is the area around NE6 2DH?

NE6 2DH 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).

Who represents NE6 2DH (Byker South & St Peters) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend covering NE6 2DH is Mary Glindon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nick Hartley (Green Party).