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NE6 4UB

Walkergate

Newcastle upon Tyne

England / North East / Newcastle upon Tyne / Walkergate / NE6 4UB

Overview

Postcode NE6 4UB 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 Walkergate area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 124.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Walkergate is £32,700 per year. The nearest station is Heworth located about 2.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
124
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
23.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Walkergate has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,805 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Walkergate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

23.1%

Approximately 23.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income of residents in Walkergate is £32,700 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 276 ft away from NE6 4UB.

Flood risk

No risk

Walkergate near NE6 4UB 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in Walkergate

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.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£253,000
Flats9£85,000
Semi-Detached40£205,000
Terraced31£145,000

10 years price trend in Walkergate

Schools

In the NE6 4UB postcode area, located within Walkergate, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryWalker Riverside AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimarySt Alban's Catholic Primary School, WalkerAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableSir Charles Parsons SchoolFoundation special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.2 miLifestyle ExpressFossway, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4XY
0.4 miPremierShields Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4SQ
0.4 miCostcutterCoutts Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4RA
0.4 miWelbeck Convenience Store813 - 815 Welbeck Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 4JN
0.4 miGo LocalFirtree Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4TB

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.