Postcode NE6 2PB is located in a major urban area, within the Walkergate ward of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East region, and forms part of the Byker East area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Byker East is £31,000 per year. The nearest station is Heworth located about 1.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Walker Park.
Byker East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,852 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Byker East has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 69.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 52.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Byker East is £31,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE6 2PB.
Byker East near NE6 2PB 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Walker Park | Large | Walking directions to Walker Park |
Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £209,950 in Walkergate area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £465,496.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £346,746 |
| Flats | 5 | £86,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £237,500 |
| Terraced | 40 | £157,500 |
10 year median price trend in Walkergate
In the NE6 2PB postcode area, located within Byker East, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE6 2PB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | Welbeck Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 3BX | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.1 mi | G Bassi | Scrogg Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4BY | Walking directions to G Bassi |
| 0.2 mi | Beer Food & Discount Centre | 331 Welbeck Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2QX | Walking directions to Beer Food & Discount Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Welbeck Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2NY | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 126 Roman Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2RH | Walking directions to Premier |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.