Postcode NE6 2PL is located in a major urban area, within the Walker ward of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East region, and forms part of the Walker North area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 108.7 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 1.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Walker Park.
Walker North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 293 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Walker North has a high crime rate, with approximately 108.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 66.9% 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 2PL.
Walker North near NE6 2PL 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Walker Park | Large | Walking directions to Walker Park |
Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £123,000 in Walker area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £195,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £190,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £75,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £144,750 |
| Terraced | 30 | £123,000 |
10 year median price trend in Walker
In the NE6 2PL postcode area, located within Walker North, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE6 2PL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | Welbeck Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 3BX | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | G Bassi | Scrogg Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4BY | Walking directions to G Bassi |
| 0.3 mi | Beer Food & Discount Centre | 331 Welbeck Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2QX | Walking directions to Beer Food & Discount Centre |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Welbeck Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2NY | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 153 - 155 St Anthony's Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2NH | Walking directions to Premier |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.