Postcode NE6 4US is located in a major urban area, within the Walkergate area 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 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walkergate is £41,541 per year. The median sale price in Walkergate is £180,000 (around £186 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,000 and £224,815. The nearest station is Heworth, about 2.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Walkergate has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,772 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Walkergate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 105 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 79.4% 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.
The average income per household in Walkergate is £41,541 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 276 ft away from NE6 4US.
Walkergate near NE6 4US 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £186 per square foot) in Walkergate area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,020 up to £310,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £250,000 | £235 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £201,000 | £206 |
| Terraced | 33 | £152,000 | £151 |
| Flats | 10 | £83,000 | £147 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £172,995 | £71,500 | £140,750 | £109,950 |
| 2017 | £180,895 | £77,175 | £137,750 | £119,973 |
| 2018 | £170,000 | £78,129 | £155,050 | £111,250 |
| 2019 | £196,250 | £75,000 | £145,000 | £135,000 |
| 2020 | £183,750 | £71,000 | £155,475 | £115,000 |
| 2021 | £200,000 | £67,500 | £150,000 | £135,000 |
| 2022 | £180,500 | £88,000 | £180,000 | £143,500 |
| 2023 | £320,000 | £85,000 | £185,000 | £163,750 |
| 2024 | £312,998 | £86,500 | £193,000 | £146,000 |
| 2025 | £328,498 | £93,500 | £205,100 | £153,500 |
| 2026 | £250,000 | £83,000 | £210,000 | £156,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £172 | £103 | £142 | £110 |
| 2017 | £177 | £109 | £152 | £133 |
| 2018 | £191 | £115 | £147 | £121 |
| 2019 | £163 | £102 | £160 | £145 |
| 2020 | £178 | £114 | £165 | £131 |
| 2021 | £202 | £108 | £169 | £150 |
| 2022 | £177 | £121 | £191 | £173 |
| 2023 | £296 | £129 | £188 | £174 |
| 2024 | £301 | £121 | £191 | £177 |
| 2025 | £282 | £147 | £203 | £167 |
| 2026 | £243 | £136 | £225 | £165 |
There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE6 4US.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | 25, Tumulus Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 4XA | Terraced | Freehold | £114,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 43, Tumulus Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 4XA | Terraced | Freehold | £126,500 | |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 54, George Road, Wallsend, NE28 6BU | Terraced | Leasehold | £133,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2025 | 29, George Road, Wallsend, NE28 6BU | Flats | Leasehold | £70,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 24B, The Avenue, Wallsend, NE28 6BT | Terraced | Leasehold | £87,500 |
In the NE6 4US postcode area, located within Walkergate, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Carville Academy | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 16 Sept 2025. | |
Carville Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 16 Sept 2025
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Walker Riverside Academy | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2024. | |
Walker Riverside Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Sept 2024
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Western Community Primary School | Foundation school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Apr 2024. | |
Western Community Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 30 Apr 2024
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8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE6 4US
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Whites | Warwick Road, Wallsend, NE28 6RT | Walking directions to Whites |
| 0.3 mi | Wallsend Mini Mart | High Street West, North Tyneside, NE28 8QQ | Walking directions to Wallsend Mini Mart |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local | Firtree Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4TB | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Shields Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4SQ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | High Street West, North Tyneside, NE28 6RX | Walking directions to Premier |
Annual council tax rates for Newcastle upon Tyne district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE6 4US, 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
The area around NE6 4US records about 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NE6 4US in Walkergate is £180,000 (about £186 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to NE6 4US, including Carville Academy (Requires improvement), Walker Riverside Academy (Requires improvement) and Western Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE6 4US scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,772 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend covering NE6 4US is Mary Glindon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Maureen Beatrice Lowson (Labour Party).