Postcode NE6 2RB 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 Walker North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 112.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Walker North is £32,621 per year. The nearest station is Heworth located about 1.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Walker North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 709 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Walker North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 42.2% 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 2RB.
Walker North near NE6 2RB 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.
Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £144,250 in Byker area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £360,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 17 | £117,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £135,250 |
| Terraced | 33 | £187,500 |
10 year median price trend in Byker
In the NE6 2RB 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 2RB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | 267 Welbeck Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2QX | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.1 mi | Beer Food & Discount Centre | 331 Welbeck Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2QX | Walking directions to Beer Food & Discount Centre |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Welbeck Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2NY | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Heron Foods | 444,446 Welbeck Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2NY | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 126 Roman Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2RH | Walking directions to Premier |
Annual council tax rates for Newcastle upon Tyne district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.