Postcode NE6 4BB is located in a major urban area, within the Walkergate ward of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East region , and forms part of the Byker East area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 117.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Byker East is £31,000 per year. The nearest station is Heworth located about 1.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Byker East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 446 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Byker East has a high crime rate, with approximately 117.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 70.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Byker East is £31,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE6 4BB.
Byker East near NE6 4BB 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Walkergate area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,000 up to £305,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £253,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £85,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £205,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £145,000 |
10 years price trend in Walkergate
In the NE6 4BB postcode area, located within Byker East, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.