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NE6 3UQ

Station Road

Walker

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Detailed insights for NE6 3UQ

Overview

Postcode NE6 3UQ 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 very high crime levels, with around 224.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× 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 1.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Riverside Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
224
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
70.3%
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 423 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Walker South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 224.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

70.3%

Approximately 70.3% 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 34 ft away from NE6 3UQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Walker South near NE6 3UQ 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE6 3UQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRiverside ParkLargeWalking directions to Riverside Park
0.3 miWalker ParkLargeWalking directions to Walker Park

Area Profile

Population
260
Population density
3,817.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
104.93(+171%)
Shoplifting
42.83(+266%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.54(+76%)
Criminal damage and arson
32.83(+188%)
Public order
27.12(+231%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
236
92.55%
Other White
6
2.35%
African
5
1.96%
Chinese
4
1.57%
Other Black
1
0.39%
Total population: 255

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
88
37.93%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
17.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
15.09%
Level 3 (A level)
28
12.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.05%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
97
58.79%
Owns with a mortgage
25
15.15%
Other social rented
19
11.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
6.06%
Owns outright
9
5.45%
Total households: 165

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 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE6 3UQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE6 3UQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Jan 202630, Station Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 3UQSemi-DetachedFreehold£142,000
29 Jan 202630, Station Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 3UQSemi-DetachedFreehold£142,000
20 Mar 202614, Royston Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 3URTerracedFreehold£125,000
19 Mar 202611, Royston Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 3URTerracedFreehold£125,000
27 Feb 20261, Andromeda Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 3UDTerracedFreehold£160,000

Schools

In the NE6 3UQ postcode area, located within Walker South, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE6 3UQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWest Walker Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryTyneview Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryCentral Walker Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE6 3UQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE6 3UQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremierWalker Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 3XRWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miHeron Foods1 Church Walk, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 3DHWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.4 miAldiWalker Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 3LBWalking directions to Aldi

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 3UQ, 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 030BE01008425
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE6 3UQ

Is NE6 3UQ (Walker South) safe?

The area around NE6 3UQ records about 224 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 3UQ?

The median sale price around NE6 3UQ 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 3UQ?

There are 12 schools close to NE6 3UQ, including West Walker Primary School (Good), Tyneview Primary School (Good) and Central Walker Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE6 3UQ?

NE6 3UQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 423 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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