Postcode NE6 2HW 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 452.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Byker South & St Peters is £35,991 per year. The nearest station is Manors located about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Byker South & St Peters has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 76 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 452.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Byker South & St Peters is £35,991 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 313 ft away from NE6 2HW.
Byker South & St Peters near NE6 2HW 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Manors | N/A | Walking directions to Manors |
Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £144,250 in Byker area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £360,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 17 | £117,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £135,250 |
| Terraced | 33 | £187,500 |
10 year median price trend in Byker
In the NE6 2HW postcode area, located within Byker South & St Peters, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE6 2HW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Mini Market Lviv | Shields Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DS | Walking directions to Mini Market Lviv |
| 0.2 mi | Sultan | 114-118 Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DS | Walking directions to Sultan |
| 0.2 mi | Byker International Foods | 98-100 Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DS | Walking directions to Byker International Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Premier Express | 90 Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DP | Walking directions to Premier Express |
| 0.2 mi | Dali | 56 Shields Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DR | Walking directions to Dali |
Annual council tax rates for Newcastle upon Tyne district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.