Postcode NE6 4YL 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 high crime levels, with around 90.1 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 2.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Walkergate has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,463 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Walkergate has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Walkergate is £32,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE6 4YL.
Walkergate near NE6 4YL 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £209,950 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 | 17 | £346,746 |
| Flats | 5 | £86,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £237,500 |
| Terraced | 40 | £157,500 |
10 year median price trend in Walkergate
In the NE6 4YL postcode area, located within Walkergate, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE6 4YL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Shields Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4SQ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | Fossway, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4XY | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local | Firtree Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4TB | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.3 mi | Wallsend Mini Mart | High Street West, North Tyneside, NE28 8QQ | Walking directions to Wallsend Mini Mart |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Coutts Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4RA | Walking directions to Costcutter |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.