Postcode NE6 2QN 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 East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 174.3 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 1.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is St. Anthony's Park.
Byker East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 235 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Byker East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 174.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 48.7% 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 2QN.
Byker East near NE6 2QN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £140,500 in Byker area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £600,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 29 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £198,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £177,500 |
10 years price trend in Byker
In the NE6 2QN postcode area, located within Byker East, there are 11 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.