Postcode NE6 3LU 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 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 nearest station is Heworth, about 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 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 the United Kingdom, 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 42.9% 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.
The average income per household in Walker South is £33,661 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 295 ft away from NE6 3LU.
Walker South near NE6 3LU 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Walker Park | Large | Walking directions to Walker Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £230,000 | £281 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £141,000 | £186 |
| Terraced | 34 | £131,500 | £163 |
| Flats | 3 | £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 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2026 | — | — | £142,000 | £125,000 |
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 | £171 | £164 |
| 2026 | — | — | £181 | £155 |
There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE6 3LU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov 2025 | 6, Brampton Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 3LX | Terraced | Freehold | £60,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 207, Scrogg Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 3EN | Terraced | Freehold | £142,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2025 | 6, Southfield Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 3EL | Flats | Leasehold | £125,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2025 | 3, Southfield Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 3EL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 3, Crossfield Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 3EJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £121,000 |
In the NE6 3LU postcode area, located within Walker South, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE6 3LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Walker Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 3LB | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Walker Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 3XR | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 153 - 155 St Anthony's Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2NH | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | St. Anthony's Supermarket | 1204 Walker Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 3JP | Walking directions to St. Anthony's Supermarket |
| 0.5 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 3LU, 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 3LU 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around NE6 3LU in Walker South is £134,000 (about £164 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to NE6 3LU, including Central Walker Church of England Primary School (Good), West Walker Primary School (Good) and St Vincents Catholic Primary School, Newcastle (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE6 3LU 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 3LU is Mary Glindon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Leslie Wood (Labour Party).