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NE6 2RT

Scarborough Road

Byker

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Overview

Postcode NE6 2RT 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 103.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Byker East is £35,963 per year. The nearest station is Manors, about 1.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is St. Anthony's Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
58.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Byker East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 747 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Byker East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 103.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

58.1%

Approximately 58.1% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Byker East is £35,963 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE6 2RT.

Flood risk

No risk

Byker East near NE6 2RT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Manors located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE6 2RT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSt. Anthony's ParkLargeWalking directions to St. Anthony's Park

Area Profile

Population
284
Population density
9,930.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.29(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.55(+12%)
Public order
16.57(+102%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.51(+19%)
Burglary
12.28(+175%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
218
76.76%
African
22
7.75%
Other White
20
7.04%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
2.11%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.76%
Total population: 284

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
57
24.68%
Level 4+ (Degree)
47
20.35%
Level 3 (A level)
44
19.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
13.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
13.42%
Total 16+ residents: 231

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
58
44.96%
Other social rented
17
13.18%
Owns outright
16
12.4%
Owns with a mortgage
16
12.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
12.4%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Byker

Median price£129,000
Price per sq ft£144
Sales (last 12 months)78
Typical range (middle 50%)£81K – £189K

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £129,000 (about £144 per square foot) in Byker area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Byker over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£238,000£270
Terraced43£140,500£174
Semi-Detached7£133,000£144
Flats27£80,550£127

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Byker

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Byker.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£58,000£164,995£114,995
2017£92,500£95,000£119,995
2018£81,670£91,750£96,750
2019£120,500£157,750£88,000
2020£90,000£121,250£137,000
2021£92,000£155,000£112,500
2022£90,000£120,000£100,000
2023£85,800£110,000£148,750
2024£102,500£138,000£140,500
2025£81,000£133,000£145,500
2026£77,000£128,000£130,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Byker.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Byker.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£82£143£168
2017£148£113£172
2018£115£121£108
2019£177£143£117
2020£145£140£157
2021£140£133£139
2022£145£135£120
2023£153£111£160
2024£154£157£175
2025£121£144£177
2026£127£151£217
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Byker.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Byker in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE6 2RT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE6 2RT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Aug 202581, Scarborough Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2RTFlatsLeasehold£47,000
20 Feb 2026117, Scarborough Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2RUFlatsLeasehold£55,000
17 Mar 2025142, Scarborough Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2RUFlatsLeasehold£53,000
11 Jun 202610, Gillies Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2JPTerracedFreehold£118,000
02 Jun 202538, Gillies Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2JPFlatsLeasehold£80,000

Schools

In the NE6 2RT postcode area, located within Byker East, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE6 2RT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Lawrence's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryWelbeck AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.4 miNurseryMonkchester Road Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE6 2RT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE6 2RT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Food WarehouseFossway, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2UJWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.3 miAsdaFossway, Newcastle Shopping Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2XPWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miJ K Bingham LTDWelbeck Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2HXWalking directions to J K Bingham LTD
0.3 miIceland264-282 Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DXWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miHeron Foods444,446 Welbeck Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2NYWalking directions to Heron Foods

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newcastle upon Tyne district.

Band A£1,695
Band B£1,977
Band C£2,260
Band D£2,542
Band E£3,107
Band F£3,672
Band G£4,237
Band H£5,084

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE6 2RT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nick Hartley

Byker - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Member of parliament

Mary Glindon

Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNewcastle upon TyneE08000021
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewcastle upon Tyne East and WallsendE14001378
WardBykerE05011439
ParishNewcastle upon Tyne, unparished areaE43000270
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Byker EastE02007098
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle upon Tyne 035DE01008302
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1985-04-01

Frequently asked questions about NE6 2RT

Is NE6 2RT (Byker East) safe?

The area around NE6 2RT records about 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near NE6 2RT?

The median sale price around NE6 2RT in Byker East is £129,000 (about £144 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE6 2RT?

There are 12 schools close to NE6 2RT, including St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School (Good), Welbeck Academy (Requires improvement) and Monkchester Road Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE6 2RT?

NE6 2RT scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 747 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE6 2RT (Byker East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend covering NE6 2RT is Mary Glindon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nick Hartley (Green Party).