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NE6 4XX

Fossway

Walkergate

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Overview

Postcode NE6 4XX 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 average crime levels, with around 64.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walkergate is £41,541 per year. The nearest station is Heworth, about 2.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Walkergate has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,585 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Walkergate has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.7%

Approximately 5.7% 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

4/10

The average income per household in Walkergate is £41,541 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 29 ft away from NE6 4XX.

Flood risk

No risk

Walkergate near NE6 4XX 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

Area Profile

Population
304
Population density
4,750 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.2(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.49(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.56(-65%)
Public order
7.56(-8%)
Other theft
4.41(-26%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
289
95.07%
Other White
5
1.64%
Pakistani
4
1.32%
African
2
0.66%
Indian
1
0.33%
Total population: 304

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
63
23.6%
Level 4+ (Degree)
57
21.35%
Level 3 (A level)
44
16.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
14.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
12.36%
Total 16+ residents: 267

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
67
47.52%
Owns with a mortgage
56
39.72%
Social rents from council
7
4.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
4.96%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.13%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Walkergate

Median price£170,450
Price per sq ft£184
Sales (last 12 months)105
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £230K

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £170,450 (about £184 per square foot) in Walkergate area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,020 up to £315,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Walkergate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£250,000£235
Semi-Detached51£210,000£206
Terraced35£155,000£152
Flats10£90,500£144

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Walkergate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walkergate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£155,000
2026£255,000£86,000£210,000£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walkergate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walkergate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£166
2026£237£129£222£152
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walkergate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Walkergate in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE6 4XX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE6 4XX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Feb 202611, Selby Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 4YATerracedLeasehold£230,000
03 Oct 20251, Selby Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 4YATerracedFreehold£200,000
12 Aug 202539, Selby Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 4YATerracedFreehold£125,000
05 Jun 20253, Selby Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 4YASemi-DetachedFreehold£205,100
14 Mar 202520, Selby Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 4YASemi-DetachedFreehold£152,000

Schools

In the NE6 4XX postcode area, located within Walkergate, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE6 4XX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Alban's Catholic Primary School, WalkerAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miSecondaryWalker Riverside AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryWalkergate Community SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE6 4XX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE6 4XX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLifestyle ExpressFossway, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4XYWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.2 miCostcutterCoutts Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4RAWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miBest-one914 Shields Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4QPWalking directions to Best-one
0.3 miPremierShields Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4SQWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miBooze And Food1 Appletree Gardens, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4NYWalking directions to Booze And Food

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 4XX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Maureen Beatrice Lowson

Walkergate - 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
WardWalkergateE05011459
ParishNewcastle upon Tyne, unparished areaE43000270
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WalkergateE02001727
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle upon Tyne 020EE01008435
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE6 4XX

Is NE6 4XX (Walkergate) safe?

The area around NE6 4XX records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 4XX?

The median sale price around NE6 4XX in Walkergate is £170,450 (about £184 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE6 4XX?

There are 11 schools close to NE6 4XX, including St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker, Walker Riverside Academy (Requires improvement) and Walkergate Community School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE6 4XX?

NE6 4XX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,585 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE6 4XX (Walkergate) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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