Postcode NE6 3NU 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 1.3 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 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 18.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE6 3NU.
Walker South near NE6 3NU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE6 3NU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 May 2026 | 88, Kingsmere Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 3NU | Terraced | Leasehold | £45,000 | |
| 04 Jun 2025 | 86, Kingsmere Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 3NU | Flats | Leasehold | £72,000 | |
| 20 Apr 2026 | 15, Kingsmere Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 3NP | Flats | Leasehold | £47,500 | |
| 25 Nov 2025 | 8, Exeter Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 3ED | Terraced | Freehold | £133,000 | |
| 10 Sept 2025 | 33, Walker Park Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 3NS | Flats | Leasehold | £42,000 |
In the NE6 3NU postcode area, located within Walker South, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Tyneview Primary School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 13 Jan 2026. | |
Tyneview Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 13 Jan 2026
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| 0.4 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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5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE6 3NU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Walker Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 3XR | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | 1 Church Walk, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 3DH | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Walker Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 3LB | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 153 - 155 St Anthony's Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2NH | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Best-one | Welbeck Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 3BX | Walking directions to Best-one |
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 3NU, 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 3NU 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 3NU 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 3NU, including West Walker Primary School (Good), Tyneview Primary School (Good) and Central Walker Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE6 3NU 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 3NU is Mary Glindon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Leslie Wood (Labour Party).