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 163.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Byker East is £31,000 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 East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 235 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Byker East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 163.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Byker East is £31,000 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 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 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.