Postcode NE6 2SX is located in a major urban area, within the Byker area of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East region, and forms part of the Byker South & St Peters area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Byker South & St Peters is £35,991 per year. The median sale price in Byker is £120,000 (around £145 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £86,750 and £184,750. The nearest station is Heworth, about 1.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is St. Anthony's Park.
Byker South & St Peters has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,878 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Byker South & St Peters has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 56.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Byker South & St Peters is £35,991 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 231 ft away from NE6 2SX.
Byker South & St Peters near NE6 2SX 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | St. Anthony's Park | Large | Walking directions to St. Anthony's Park |
Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 (about £145 per square foot) in Byker area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £350,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £238,000 | £270 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £132,500 | £144 |
| Terraced | 39 | £120,000 | £148 |
| Flats | 24 | £78,775 | £135 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £80,000 | £133,000 | £145,000 |
| 2026 | £77,000 | £132,000 | £120,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £123 | £144 | £181 |
| 2026 | £127 | £166 | £146 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE6 2SX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2025 | 91, Allendale Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2SX | Flats | Leasehold | £85,500 | |
| 20 May 2025 | 25, Relton Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2TH | Flats | Leasehold | £48,000 | |
| 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 |
In the NE6 2SX postcode area, located within Byker South & St Peters, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nursery | Monkchester Road Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Jul 2025. | |
Monkchester Road Nursery School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Jul 2025
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Welbeck Academy | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Nov 2025. | |
Welbeck Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 25 Nov 2025
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Vincents Catholic Primary School, Newcastle | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Jun 2023. | |
St Vincents Catholic Primary School, Newcastle ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 27 Jun 2023
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11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE6 2SX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sahota Discount Store | 65 - 67 Allendale Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2SX | Walking directions to Sahota Discount Store |
| 0.2 mi | Manns | Allendale Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2SU | Walking directions to Manns |
| 0.2 mi | Hornby's Food & Wine Store | Monkchester Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2LL | Walking directions to Hornby's Food & Wine Store |
| 0.4 mi | J K Bingham LTD | Welbeck Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2HX | Walking directions to J K Bingham LTD |
| 0.4 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE6 2SX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nick Hartley
Byker - Elected 2 May 2024
Mary Glindon
Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE6 2SX records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 public order.
The median sale price around NE6 2SX in Byker is £120,000 (about £145 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to NE6 2SX, including Monkchester Road Nursery School (Requires improvement), Welbeck Academy (Good) and St Vincents Catholic Primary School, Newcastle (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE6 2SX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,878 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 2SX is Mary Glindon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nick Hartley (Green Party).