Postcode NE6 2UG 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 Heaton South & Byker North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 210.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Heaton South & Byker North is £42,321 per year. The nearest station is Manors located about 1.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Heaton Park.
Heaton South & Byker North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 218 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Heaton South & Byker North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 210.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 58.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Heaton South & Byker North is £42,321 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE6 2UG.
Heaton South & Byker North near NE6 2UG 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Heaton Park | Large | Walking directions to Heaton Park |
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £128,000 in Byker area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,900 up to £350,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £238,000 | £2,902 |
| Flats | 30 | £81,275 | £1,365 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £128,000 | £1,462 |
| Terraced | 43 | £140,500 | £1,875 |
10 year median price trend in Byker
In the NE6 2UG postcode area, located within Heaton South & Byker North, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE6 2UG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Stop And Shop | 201 Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DP | Walking directions to Stop And Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 264-282 Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DX | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Heaton Village Store | 60 Heaton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5HL | Walking directions to Heaton Village Store |
| 0.2 mi | The Honey Tree | 68 Heaton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5HL | Walking directions to The Honey Tree |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | 196 - 198 Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DU | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
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.
Elected local representatives for NE6 2UG, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.