Postcode NE6 2FW 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 1.2 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 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.
Byker South & St Peters has a very high crime rate, with approximately 151.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 87.2% 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.
The average income per household in Byker South & St Peters is £35,991 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE6 2FW.
Byker South & St Peters near NE6 2FW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE6 2FW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 2025 | 209, Commercial Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2ED | Flats | Leasehold | £82,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2025 | 207, Commercial Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2ED | Flats | Leasehold | £70,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 68, Beresford Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2EL | Terraced | Freehold | £115,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 195, St Peters Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2EA | Flats | Leasehold | £45,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2025 | 8, Clydesdale Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2EJ | Terraced | Freehold | £55,000 |
In the NE6 2FW postcode area, located within Byker South & St Peters, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE6 2FW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Manns | Allendale Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2SU | Walking directions to Manns |
| 0.2 mi | Raby Cross Convenience Store | 4 - 6 Raby Cross, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2AL | Walking directions to Raby Cross Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Sahota Discount Store | 65 - 67 Allendale Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2SX | Walking directions to Sahota Discount Store |
| 0.4 mi | J K Bingham LTD | Welbeck Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2HX | Walking directions to J K Bingham LTD |
| 0.4 mi | Hornby's Food & Wine Store | Monkchester Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2LL | Walking directions to Hornby's Food & Wine Store |
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 2FW, 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 2FW 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.
The median sale price around NE6 2FW in Byker South & St Peters is £129,000 (about £144 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to NE6 2FW, including St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School (Good), Byker Primary School (Outstanding) and Welbeck Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE6 2FW 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).
The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend covering NE6 2FW is Mary Glindon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nick Hartley (Green Party).