Postcode NE6 2QH 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 94.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walker North is £32,621 per year. The nearest station is Heworth, about 1.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is St. Anthony's Park.
Walker North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 636 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Walker North has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 71.3% 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 per household in Walker North is £32,621 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE6 2QH.
Walker North near NE6 2QH 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | St. Anthony's Park | Large | Walking directions to St. Anthony's Park |
Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £134,000 (about £164 per square foot) in Walker area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £230,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £230,000 | £281 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £141,000 | £186 |
| Terraced | 34 | £131,500 | £163 |
| Flats | 3 | £75,000 | £101 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £50,000 | £95,000 | £86,000 |
| 2017 | £142,995 | £45,000 | £121,995 | £85,000 |
| 2018 | £138,995 | £67,975 | £106,495 | £82,000 |
| 2019 | £180,000 | £75,250 | £90,000 | £94,500 |
| 2020 | £152,475 | £41,000 | £107,500 | £90,000 |
| 2021 | £154,000 | £53,000 | £110,000 | £100,000 |
| 2022 | £205,000 | £37,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| 2023 | £159,750 | £90,250 | £140,000 | £110,000 |
| 2024 | £200,000 | £80,000 | £145,250 | £110,000 |
| 2025 | £210,000 | £73,750 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2026 | — | — | £142,000 | £125,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £95 | £115 | £102 |
| 2017 | £166 | £80 | £154 | £111 |
| 2018 | £177 | £81 | £149 | £110 |
| 2019 | £169 | £117 | £123 | £102 |
| 2020 | £188 | £78 | £127 | £120 |
| 2021 | £191 | £106 | £141 | £124 |
| 2022 | £192 | £72 | £147 | £144 |
| 2023 | £183 | £112 | £154 | £142 |
| 2024 | £248 | £131 | £167 | £142 |
| 2025 | £258 | £111 | £171 | £164 |
| 2026 | — | — | £181 | £155 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE6 2QH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sept 2025 | 13, Flodden Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2QL | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 08 May 2026 | 20, Leicester Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2QE | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 66, Dunstanburgh Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2PX | Terraced | Freehold | £116,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 68, Dunstanburgh Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2PX | Terraced | Freehold | £123,000 | |
| 14 May 2025 | 31, Cullercoats Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2JA | Terraced | Freehold | £107,000 |
In the NE6 2QH postcode area, located within Walker North, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE6 2QH
| 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 |
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | 267 Welbeck Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2QX | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Welbeck Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2QX | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Beer Food & Discount Centre | 331 Welbeck Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2QX | Walking directions to Beer Food & Discount Centre |
Annual council tax rates for Newcastle upon Tyne district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE6 2QH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Leslie Wood
Walker - Elected 2 May 2024
Mary Glindon
Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE6 2QH records about 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around NE6 2QH in Walker North is £134,000 (about £164 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to NE6 2QH, including Welbeck Academy (Requires improvement), Monkchester Road Nursery School (Outstanding) and St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE6 2QH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 636 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend covering NE6 2QH is Mary Glindon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Leslie Wood (Labour Party).