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NE6 2NW

Byker

Newcastle upon Tyne

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Overview

Postcode NE6 2NW 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 Heaton South & Byker North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 210.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Heaton South & Byker North is £42,321 per year. The nearest station is Manors, about 1.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
211
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
82.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Heaton South & Byker North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 689 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Heaton South & Byker North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 210.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

82.4%

Approximately 82.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Heaton South & Byker North is £42,321 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 309 ft away from NE6 2NW.

Flood risk

No risk

Heaton South & Byker North near NE6 2NW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Manors located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
232
Population density
3,235.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
93.14(+141%)
Anti-social behaviour
66.29(+203%)
Shoplifting
38.29(+227%)
Public order
28(+242%)
Other theft
22.29(+272%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
133
56.36%
African
31
13.14%
Indian
29
12.29%
Other White
18
7.63%
Other
11
4.66%
Total population: 236

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
48
25.53%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
24.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
14.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
14.89%
Level 3 (A level)
18
9.57%
Total 16+ residents: 188

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
66
50.38%
Social rents from council
42
32.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
9.92%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.82%
Owns outright
2
1.53%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Byker

Median price£129,000
Price per sq ft£144
Sales (last 12 months)78
Typical range (middle 50%)£81K – £189K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Byker over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£238,000£270
Terraced43£140,500£174
Semi-Detached7£133,000£144
Flats27£80,550£127

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Byker

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Byker.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Byker.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Byker.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Byker.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Byker in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE6 2NW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE6 2NW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Jun 202531, Cheviot Mount, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 1EGTerracedFreehold£97,500
26 May 20266, Benson Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2QTTerracedFreehold£114,000
26 Jun 2025290, Shields Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 1DXOtherFreehold£374,500
19 Jun 2026275, Shields Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 1DQTerracedFreehold£67,500
27 Jun 2025219, Shields Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 1DQTerracedFreehold£130,000

Schools

In the NE6 2NW postcode area, located within Heaton South & Byker North, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE6 2NW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Lawrence's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryByker Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryWelbeck AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE6 2NW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE6 2NW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miIceland264-282 Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DXWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miStop And Shop201 Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DPWalking directions to Stop And Shop
0.2 miLifestyle Express196 - 198 Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DUWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.2 miThe Food WarehouseFossway, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2UJWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.3 miAsdaFossway, Newcastle Shopping Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2XPWalking directions to Asda

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newcastle upon Tyne district.

Band A£1,695
Band B£1,977
Band C£2,260
Band D£2,542
Band E£3,107
Band F£3,672
Band G£4,237
Band H£5,084

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE6 2NW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nick Hartley

Byker - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Member of parliament

Mary Glindon

Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNewcastle upon TyneE08000021
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewcastle upon Tyne East and WallsendE14001378
WardBykerE05011439
ParishNewcastle upon Tyne, unparished areaE43000270
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Heaton South & Byker NorthE02001725
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle upon Tyne 018AE01008303
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE6 2NW

Is NE6 2NW (Heaton South & Byker North) safe?

The area around NE6 2NW records about 211 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.

What is the average house price near NE6 2NW?

The median sale price around NE6 2NW in Heaton South & Byker North is £129,000 (about £144 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE6 2NW?

There are 10 schools close to NE6 2NW, including St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School (Good), Byker Primary School (Outstanding) and Welbeck Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE6 2NW?

NE6 2NW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 689 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE6 2NW (Heaton South & Byker North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend covering NE6 2NW is Mary Glindon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nick Hartley (Green Party).