Postcode NE6 2RY 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 252.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Byker East is £35,963 per year. The nearest station is Manors located about 1.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Byker East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,171 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Byker East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 252.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.2% 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 per household in Byker East is £35,963 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE6 2RY.
Byker East near NE6 2RY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Manors located about 1.7 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 2RY postcode area, located within Byker East, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE6 2RY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 126 Roman Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2RH | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | 267 Welbeck Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2QX | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Beer Food & Discount Centre | 331 Welbeck Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2QX | Walking directions to Beer Food & Discount Centre |
| 0.2 mi | J K Bingham LTD | Welbeck Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2HX | Walking directions to J K Bingham LTD |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | 444,446 Welbeck Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2NY | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
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.