Postcode NE6 2YL is located in a major urban area, within the Walkergate 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 303.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Byker East is £31,000 per year. The nearest station is Manors located about 1.7 miles away. There are 8 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 303.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 14.2% 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 of residents in Byker East is £31,000 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 237 ft away from NE6 2YL.
Byker East near NE6 2YL 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 83 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Walkergate area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,000 up to £305,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £253,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £85,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £205,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £145,000 |
10 years price trend in Walkergate
In the NE6 2YL postcode area, located within Byker East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.