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NE6 2FE

Priory Place

Byker

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Overview

Postcode NE6 2FE 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 151.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is St. Anthony's Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
151
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
18.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Byker South & St Peters has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 470 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 151.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.9%

Approximately 18.9% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE6 2FE.

Flood risk

No risk

Byker South & St Peters near NE6 2FE 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 no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE6 2FE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSt. Anthony's ParkLargeWalking directions to St. Anthony's Park

Area Profile

Population
258
Population density
1,515 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.71(+75%)
Anti-social behaviour
45.14(+107%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.93(+84%)
Public order
20.11(+146%)
Shoplifting
11.9(+2%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
199
76.83%
Other White
22
8.49%
African
21
8.11%
Arab
5
1.93%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.16%
Total population: 259

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
131
56.96%
Level 3 (A level)
43
18.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
9.13%
No qualifications
12
5.22%
Apprenticeship
11
4.78%
Total 16+ residents: 230

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
66
50%
Owns with a mortgage
20
15.15%
Owns outright
16
12.12%
Other social rented
13
9.85%
Social rents from council
12
9.09%
Total households: 132

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 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE6 2FE.

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

Schools

In the NE6 2FE 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 2FE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryByker Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt Lawrence's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryWelbeck AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE6 2FE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miRaby Cross Convenience Store4 - 6 Raby Cross, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2ALWalking directions to Raby Cross Convenience Store
0.3 miLifestyle Express196 - 198 Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DUWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.3 miMini Market LvivShields Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DSWalking directions to Mini Market Lviv
0.3 miSultan114-118 Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DSWalking directions to Sultan
0.3 miByker International Foods98-100 Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DSWalking directions to Byker International Foods

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 2FE, 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 040CE01008305
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE6 2FE

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

The area around NE6 2FE records about 151 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 2FE?

The median sale price around NE6 2FE 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 2FE?

There are 11 schools close to NE6 2FE, including Byker Primary School (Outstanding), St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Welbeck Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE6 2FE?

NE6 2FE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 470 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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