Postcode NE6 2EL 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 East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 103.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Byker East is £35,963 per year. The nearest station is Manors, about 1.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is St. Anthony's Park.
Byker East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 747 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Byker East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 103.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Byker East is £35,963 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE6 2EL.
Byker East near NE6 2EL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | St. Anthony's Park | Large | Walking directions to St. Anthony's Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £238,000 | £270 |
| Terraced | 43 | £140,500 | £174 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £133,000 | £144 |
| Flats | 27 | £80,550 | £127 |
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 | £81,000 | £133,000 | £145,500 |
| 2026 | £77,000 | £128,000 | £130,250 |
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 | £121 | £144 | £177 |
| 2026 | £127 | £151 | £217 |
There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE6 2EL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2025 | 68, Beresford Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2EL | Terraced | Freehold | £115,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2025 | 8, Clydesdale Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2EJ | Terraced | Freehold | £55,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2025 | 4, Clydesdale Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2EJ | Terraced | Freehold | £108,750 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 147, Clydesdale Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2EQ | Flats | Leasehold | £80,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 195, St Peters Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2EA | Flats | Leasehold | £45,000 |
In the NE6 2EL postcode area, located within Byker East, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE6 2EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Raby Cross Convenience Store | 4 - 6 Raby Cross, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2AL | Walking directions to Raby Cross Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Manns | Allendale Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2SU | Walking directions to Manns |
| 0.3 mi | Sahota Discount Store | 65 - 67 Allendale Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2SX | Walking directions to Sahota Discount Store |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 264-282 Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DX | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | 196 - 198 Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DU | Walking directions to Lifestyle 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 2EL, 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 2EL records about 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NE6 2EL in Byker East is £129,000 (about £144 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to NE6 2EL, including Byker Primary School (Outstanding), St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Welbeck Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE6 2EL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 747 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 2EL is Mary Glindon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nick Hartley (Green Party).