Postcode NE6 2SR 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 very high crime levels, with around 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% 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 1.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and no 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 1,160 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Walker North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 101 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 73.1% 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 2SR.
Walker North near NE6 2SR 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE6 2SR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2026 | 70, Wilton Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2TT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2025 | 10, Irthing Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2TQ | Terraced | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 41, Irthing Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2TQ | Flats | Leasehold | £41,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 42, Irthing Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2TQ | Flats | Leasehold | £36,500 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 53, Irthing Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2TQ | Flats | Leasehold | £53,000 |
In the NE6 2SR postcode area, located within Walker North, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE6 2SR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hornby's Food & Wine Store | Monkchester Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2LL | Walking directions to Hornby's Food & Wine Store |
| 0.2 mi | Sahota Discount Store | 65 - 67 Allendale Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2SX | Walking directions to Sahota Discount Store |
| 0.3 mi | Manns | Allendale Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2SU | Walking directions to Manns |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 153 - 155 St Anthony's Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2NH | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | St. Anthony's Supermarket | 1204 Walker Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 3JP | Walking directions to St. Anthony's Supermarket |
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 2SR, 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 2SR records about 101 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around NE6 2SR in Walker North is £134,000 (about £164 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to NE6 2SR, including St Vincents Catholic Primary School, Newcastle (Good), Monkchester Road Nursery School (Outstanding) and Welbeck Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE6 2SR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,160 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 2SR is Mary Glindon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Leslie Wood (Labour Party).