Postcode NE6 2JG 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 370.8 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 370.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 90.6% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 299 ft away from NE6 2JG.
Byker South & St Peters near NE6 2JG 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 83 recent sales, the median property price is £128,000 in Byker area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,900 up to £350,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £238,000 | £2,902 |
| Flats | 30 | £81,275 | £1,365 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £128,000 | £1,462 |
| Terraced | 43 | £140,500 | £1,875 |
10 year median price trend in Byker
In the NE6 2JG 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 2JG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sultan | 114-118 Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DS | Walking directions to Sultan |
| 0.2 mi | Mini Market Lviv | Shields Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DS | Walking directions to Mini Market Lviv |
| 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.
Elected local representatives for NE6 2JG, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.