Postcode NE6 2UX 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 234.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× 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 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Byker East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,506 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Byker East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 234.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.6% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 148 ft away from NE6 2UX.
Byker East near NE6 2UX 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £238,000 | £270 |
| Terraced | 43 | £140,500 | £174 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £133,000 | £144 |
| Flats | 27 | £80,550 | £127 |
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 | £81,000 | £133,000 | £145,500 |
| 2026 | £77,000 | £128,000 | £130,250 |
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 | £121 | £144 | £177 |
| 2026 | £127 | £151 | £217 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE6 2UX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug 2025 | 81, Scarborough Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2RT | Flats | Leasehold | £47,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 21, Lawson Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2UL | Terraced | Freehold | £167,500 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 17, Lawson Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2UL | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2025 | 23, Lawson Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2UL | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 14 Jan 2026 | 74, Lawson Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2US | Detached | Freehold | £238,000 |
In the NE6 2UX postcode area, located within Byker East, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE6 2UX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | Fossway, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2UJ | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Fossway, Newcastle Shopping Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2XP | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 264-282 Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DX | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | J K Bingham LTD | Welbeck Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2HX | Walking directions to J K Bingham LTD |
| 0.3 mi | Stop And Shop | 201 Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DP | Walking directions to Stop And Shop |
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 2UX, 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 2UX records about 235 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.
The median sale price around NE6 2UX in Byker East is £129,000 (about £144 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to NE6 2UX, including St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School (Good), Welbeck Academy (Requires improvement) and Byker Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE6 2UX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,506 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 2UX is Mary Glindon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nick Hartley (Green Party).