Postcode NE6 2HY 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 Walker North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 152.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Walker North is £28,800 per year. The nearest station is Heworth located about 1.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Walker North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 709 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Walker North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 152.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 42.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 64.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Walker North is £28,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE6 2HY.
Walker North near NE6 2HY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Heworth located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £140,500 in Byker area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £600,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 29 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £198,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £177,500 |
10 years price trend in Byker
In the NE6 2HY postcode area, located within Walker North, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.