Postcode NE6 4HU 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Byker East is £35,963 per year. The nearest station is Heworth located about 2.0 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Byker East has a 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 56.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.4% 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 per household in Byker East is £35,963 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE6 4HU.
Byker East near NE6 4HU 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Walkergate area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £465,496.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £215,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £155,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £99,000 |
| Detached | 14 | £311,873 |
10 year median price trend in Walkergate
In the NE6 4HU postcode area, located within Byker East, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE6 4HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Coutts Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4RA | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | Fossway, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4XY | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | 914 Shields Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4QP | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | G Bassi | Scrogg Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4BY | Walking directions to G Bassi |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | 505 Shields Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4NS | Walking directions to Lidl |
Annual council tax rates for Newcastle upon Tyne district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE6 4HU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Maureen Beatrice Lowson
Walkergate - Elected 2 May 2024
Mary Glindon
Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.