Postcode NE6 3BL is located in a major urban area, within the Walker area of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East region, and forms part of the Walker North area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walker North is £32,621 per year. The median sale price in Walker is £140,000 (around £158 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £116,000 and £160,000. The nearest station is Heworth, about 1.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Walker Park.
Walker North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 522 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Walker North has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 64.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 64.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Walker North is £32,621 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE6 3BL.
Walker North near NE6 3BL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Walker Park | Large | Walking directions to Walker Park |
Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 (about £158 per square foot) in Walker area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £230,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £230,000 | £281 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £154,500 | £177 |
| Terraced | 35 | £133,000 | £158 |
| Flats | 5 | £75,000 | £101 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £50,000 | £95,000 | £86,000 |
| 2017 | £142,995 | £45,000 | £121,995 | £85,000 |
| 2018 | £138,995 | £67,975 | £106,495 | £82,000 |
| 2019 | £180,000 | £75,250 | £90,000 | £94,500 |
| 2020 | £152,475 | £41,000 | £107,500 | £90,000 |
| 2021 | £154,000 | £53,000 | £110,000 | £100,000 |
| 2022 | £205,000 | £37,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| 2023 | £159,750 | £90,250 | £140,000 | £110,000 |
| 2024 | £200,000 | £80,000 | £145,250 | £110,000 |
| 2025 | £210,000 | £73,750 | £140,000 | £125,000 |
| 2026 | — | £82,000 | £156,000 | £130,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £95 | £115 | £102 |
| 2017 | £166 | £80 | £154 | £111 |
| 2018 | £177 | £81 | £149 | £110 |
| 2019 | £169 | £117 | £123 | £102 |
| 2020 | £188 | £78 | £127 | £120 |
| 2021 | £191 | £106 | £141 | £124 |
| 2022 | £192 | £72 | £147 | £144 |
| 2023 | £183 | £112 | £154 | £142 |
| 2024 | £248 | £131 | £167 | £142 |
| 2025 | £258 | £111 | £176 | £164 |
| 2026 | — | £118 | £169 | £157 |
There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE6 3BL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jul 2025 | 1, Lowfield Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 3EU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2025 | 51, Wharrier Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 3DY | Terraced | Freehold | £146,500 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 25, Highfield Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 3EE | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £144,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 7, Highfield Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 3EE | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 12, Chalfont Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 3ES | Terraced | Freehold | £80,000 |
In the NE6 3BL postcode area, located within Walker North, there are 7 primary and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Central Walker Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Mar 2014. | |
Central Walker Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 27 Mar 2014
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| 0.4 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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| 0.4 mi | Primary | West Walker Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Sept 2014. | |
West Walker Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 16 Sept 2014
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12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE6 3BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 153 - 155 St Anthony's Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2NH | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Walker Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 3LB | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | Welbeck Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 3BX | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Walker Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 3XR | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | 1 Church Walk, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 3DH | 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 3BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Leslie Wood
Walker - Elected 2 May 2024
Mary Glindon
Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE6 3BL records about 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NE6 3BL in Walker is £140,000 (about £158 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to NE6 3BL, including Central Walker Church of England Primary School (Good), Monkchester Road Nursery School (Requires improvement) and West Walker Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE6 3BL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 522 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 3BL is Mary Glindon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Leslie Wood (Labour Party).