Postcode NE6 4HR 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 moderate crime levels, with around 69.1 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 2.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Byker East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,852 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Byker East has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 69.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 24.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 291 ft away from NE6 4HR.
Byker East near NE6 4HR 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £192,000 in Walkergate area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £315,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £235,250 |
| Flats | 4 | £76,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £237,500 |
| Terraced | 29 | £155,000 |
10 year median price trend in Walkergate
In the NE6 4HR postcode area, located within Byker East, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE6 4HR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | Fossway, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4XY | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Coutts Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4RA | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | 914 Shields Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 4QP | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Booze And Food | 1 Appletree Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 4NY | Walking directions to Booze And Food |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | 505 Shields Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 4NS | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.