Postcode NE6 4NS 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 very high crime levels, with around 252.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Byker East is £35,963 per year. The nearest station is Manors located about 1.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Iris Brickfield Park.
Byker East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,171 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Byker East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 252.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.8% 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 per household in Byker East is £35,963 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 126 ft away from NE6 4NS.
Byker East near NE6 4NS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Manors located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Iris Brickfield Park | Medium | Walking directions to Iris Brickfield Park |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £205,100 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £346,746 |
| Flats | 5 | £87,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £237,500 |
| Terraced | 36 | £161,000 |
10 year median price trend in Walkergate
In the NE6 4NS postcode area, located within Byker East, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE6 4NS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Lidl | 505 Shields Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 4NS | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | 914 Shields Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 4QP | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Booze And Food | 1 Appletree Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 4NY | Walking directions to Booze And Food |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Coutts Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4RA | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Anands | 17 Whitefield Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5DT | Walking directions to Anands |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.