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NE6 4JT

Welbeck Road

Walker

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Overview

Postcode NE6 4JT 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 North area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walker North is £32,621 per year. The nearest station is Heworth, about 1.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Walker Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
52.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Walker North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 716 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Walker North has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

52.8%

Approximately 52.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 64.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Walker North is £32,621 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE6 4JT.

Flood risk

No risk

Walker North near NE6 4JT 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE6 4JT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWalker ParkLargeWalking directions to Walker Park

Area Profile

Population
285
Population density
2,732.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.46(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.7(+82%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.11(-17%)
Public order
10.35(+26%)
Other crime
5.82(+57%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
274
95.8%
Other
11
3.85%
Arab
1
0.35%
Total population: 286

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
93
38.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
17.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
12.5%
Level 4+ (Degree)
27
11.25%
Level 3 (A level)
26
10.83%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
67
52.76%
Owns with a mortgage
27
21.26%
Owns outright
20
15.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.66%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.57%
Total households: 127

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 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE6 4JT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE6 4JT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Oct 2025827, Welbeck Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 4JPTerracedFreehold£55,000
12 Feb 202676, Midway, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 3PBSemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000
06 Nov 202528, Sunningdale Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 4DNTerracedFreehold£146,000
31 Mar 202615, Weardale Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 4LDTerracedFreehold£145,000
24 Mar 202521, Weardale Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 4LDTerracedFreehold£140,000

Schools

In the NE6 4JT postcode area, located within Walker North, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE6 4JT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryTyneview Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miNot applicableSir Charles Parsons SchoolFoundation special school

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondaryWalker Riverside AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE6 4JT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE6 4JT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miWelbeck Convenience Store813 - 815 Welbeck Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4JNWalking directions to Welbeck Convenience Store
0.2 miHeron Foods1 Church Walk, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 3DHWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.4 miBest-oneWelbeck Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 3BXWalking directions to Best-one
0.4 miG BassiScrogg Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4BYWalking directions to G Bassi

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 4JT, 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 NorthE02001735
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle upon Tyne 028DE01008429
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE6 4JT

Is NE6 4JT (Walker North) safe?

The area around NE6 4JT records about 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 4JT?

The median sale price around NE6 4JT in Walker North is £134,000 (about £164 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE6 4JT?

There are 11 schools close to NE6 4JT, including Tyneview Primary School (Good), Sir Charles Parsons School (Outstanding) and Walker Riverside Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE6 4JT?

NE6 4JT scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 716 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE6 4JT (Walker North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend covering NE6 4JT is Mary Glindon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Leslie Wood (Labour Party).