Postcode NE6 3LB 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 South area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walker South is £33,661 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 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Walker Park.
Walker South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,281 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Walker South has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 82.5% 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.
The average income per household in Walker South is £33,661 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 113 ft away from NE6 3LB.
Walker South near NE6 3LB 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Heworth | N/A | Walking directions to Heworth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 3LB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov 2025 | 6, Brampton Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 3LX | Terraced | Freehold | £60,000 | |
| 08 Jun 2026 | 15, Lancefield Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2NP | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 01 Oct 2025 | 14, Pottery Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 3TS | Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 19, Pottery Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 3TS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £148,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2025 | 26, Pottery Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 3TS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £140,000 |
In the NE6 3LB postcode area, located within Walker South, there are 7 primary and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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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| 0.3 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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| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Vincents Catholic Primary School, Newcastle | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Jun 2023. | |
St Vincents Catholic Primary School, Newcastle ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 27 Jun 2023
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4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE6 3LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Aldi | Walker Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 3LB | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | St. Anthony's Supermarket | 1204 Walker Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 3JP | Walking directions to St. Anthony's Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Walker Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 3XR | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 153 - 155 St Anthony's Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2NH | Walking directions to Premier |
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 3LB, 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 3LB records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.
The median sale price around NE6 3LB in Walker is £140,000 (about £158 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to NE6 3LB, including Central Walker Church of England Primary School (Good), West Walker Primary School (Good) and St Vincents Catholic Primary School, Newcastle (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to NE6 3LB is Heworth, about 1,595 m away.
NE6 3LB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,281 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 3LB is Mary Glindon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Leslie Wood (Labour Party).