Postcode NE6 2YN 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, roughly 1.8× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Heaton South & Byker North is £42,321 per year. The nearest station is Manors, about 1.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Heaton Park.
Heaton South & Byker North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 689 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% 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 49.5% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 324 ft away from NE6 2YN.
Heaton South & Byker North near NE6 2YN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Heaton Park | Large | Walking directions to Heaton Park |
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 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE6 2YN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2025 | 183, Shields Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 1DP | Other | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 19 May 2025 | 201, Shields Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 1DP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 19 May 2025 | 201, Shields Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 1DP | Other | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 30, Addison Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 1XA | Terraced | Freehold | £140,500 | |
| 10 Sept 2025 | 18, Addison Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 1XA | Terraced | Freehold | £145,000 |
In the NE6 2YN postcode area, located within Heaton South & Byker North, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE6 2YN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Stop And Shop | 201 Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DP | Walking directions to Stop And Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | 196 - 198 Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DU | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 264-282 Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DX | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Mini Market Lviv | Shields Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DS | Walking directions to Mini Market Lviv |
| 0.2 mi | Sultan | 114-118 Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DS | Walking directions to Sultan |
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 2YN, 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 2YN records about 211 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around NE6 2YN in Heaton South & Byker North is £129,000 (about £144 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to NE6 2YN, including St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School (Good), St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton (Outstanding) and Byker Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE6 2YN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 689 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 2YN is Mary Glindon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nick Hartley (Green Party).