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NE6 3JL

Walker Road

Walker

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Overview

Postcode NE6 3JL is located in a major urban area, within the Walker ward of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East region, and forms part of the Walker South area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walker South is £33,661 per year. The nearest station is Heworth, about 1 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is St. Anthony's Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
44.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Walker South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 606 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Walker South has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

44.9%

Approximately 44.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 65.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Walker South is £33,661 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 12 ft away from NE6 3JL.

Flood risk

No risk

Walker South near NE6 3JL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Heworth located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE6 3JL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSt. Anthony's ParkLargeWalking directions to St. Anthony's Park

Area Profile

Population
383
Population density
6,128 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.21(+14%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.33(+78%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.75(-28%)
Public order
13.21(+61%)
Other crime
7.11(+92%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
315
81.61%
African
32
8.29%
Other White
16
4.15%
Arab
6
1.55%
Other Asian
4
1.04%
Total population: 386

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
74
27.41%
No qualifications
67
24.81%
Level 3 (A level)
46
17.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
12.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
11.11%
Total 16+ residents: 270

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
44
28.21%
Owns with a mortgage
28
17.95%
Social rents from council
26
16.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
16.67%
Owns outright
21
13.46%
Total households: 156

Property prices in Walker

Median price£134,000
Price per sq ft£164
Sales (last 12 months)46
Typical range (middle 50%)£118K – £147K

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £134,000 (about £164 per square foot) in Walker area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £230,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Walker over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£230,000£281
Semi-Detached8£141,000£186
Terraced34£131,500£163
Flats3£75,000£101

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Walker

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walker.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£125,000£125,000
2026£142,000£125,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walker.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walker.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£171£164
2026£181£155
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walker.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Walker in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE6 3JL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE6 3JL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 202554, Monkchester Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2TXTerracedFreehold£130,000
04 Nov 202517, The Oval, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 3LHSemi-DetachedFreehold£66,500
29 Jul 202517, The Oval, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 3LHSemi-DetachedFreehold£65,000
07 May 202514, The Oval, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 3LHOtherFreehold£84,000
07 May 202516, The Oval, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 3LHOtherLeasehold£84,000

Schools

In the NE6 3JL postcode area, located within Walker South, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE6 3JL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Vincents Catholic Primary School, NewcastleAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryCentral Walker Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miNurseryMonkchester Road Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE6 3JL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE6 3JL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSt. Anthony's Supermarket1204 Walker Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 3JPWalking directions to St. Anthony's Supermarket
0.3 miHornby's Food & Wine StoreMonkchester Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2LLWalking directions to Hornby's Food & Wine Store
0.3 miPremier153 - 155 St Anthony's Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2NHWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miSahota Discount Store65 - 67 Allendale Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2SXWalking directions to Sahota Discount Store
0.5 miMannsAllendale Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2SUWalking directions to Manns

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newcastle upon Tyne district.

Band A£1,695
Band B£1,977
Band C£2,260
Band D£2,542
Band E£3,107
Band F£3,672
Band G£4,237
Band H£5,084

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE6 3JL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Leslie Wood

Walker - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Mary Glindon

Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNewcastle upon TyneE08000021
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewcastle upon Tyne East and WallsendE14001378
WardWalkerE05011458
ParishNewcastle upon Tyne, unparished areaE43000270
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Walker SouthE02001737
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle upon Tyne 030AE01008390
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE6 3JL

Is NE6 3JL (Walker South) safe?

The area around NE6 3JL records about 98 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NE6 3JL?

The median sale price around NE6 3JL in Walker South is £134,000 (about £164 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE6 3JL?

There are 12 schools close to NE6 3JL, including St Vincents Catholic Primary School, Newcastle (Good), Central Walker Church of England Primary School (Good) and Monkchester Road Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE6 3JL?

NE6 3JL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 606 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE6 3JL (Walker South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend covering NE6 3JL is Mary Glindon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Leslie Wood (Labour Party).