Postcode NE6 2JE 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 148.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Walker North is £28,800 per year. The nearest station is Manors located about 1.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is St. Anthony's Park.
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 148.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 57.3% 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 2JE.
Walker North near NE6 2JE 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 2JE postcode area, located within Walker North, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE6 2JE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | J K Bingham LTD | Welbeck Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2HX | Walking directions to J K Bingham LTD |
| 0.1 mi | Heron Foods | 444,446 Welbeck Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2NY | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | 267 Welbeck Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2QX | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 126 Roman Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2RH | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Welbeck Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2NY | Walking directions to Premier |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.