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NE6 5DH

Richardson Street

Heaton

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Overview

Postcode NE6 5DH is located in a major urban area, within the Heaton ward of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East region, and forms part of the Heaton South & Byker North area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Heaton South & Byker North is £42,321 per year. The nearest station is Manors, about 1.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Armstrong Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
44.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Heaton South & Byker North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,198 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Heaton South & Byker North has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

44.4%

Approximately 44.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Heaton South & Byker North is £42,321 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 311 ft away from NE6 5DH.

Flood risk

No risk

Heaton South & Byker North near NE6 5DH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Manors located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE6 5DH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miArmstrong ParkLargeWalking directions to Armstrong Park
0.5 miHeaton ParkLargeWalking directions to Heaton Park
0.4 miIris Brickfield ParkMediumWalking directions to Iris Brickfield Park

Area Profile

Population
220
Population density
16,296.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
28.63(+145%)
Violence and sexual offences
16.64(-57%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.65(-51%)
Public order
7.99(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.32(-36%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
172
79.63%
Other White
10
4.63%
African
8
3.7%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.85%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.85%
Total population: 216

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
40.43%
Level 3 (A level)
43
22.87%
No qualifications
28
14.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
10.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
5.32%
Total 16+ residents: 188

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
39
43.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
23.33%
Owns with a mortgage
19
21.11%
Owns outright
9
10%
Other social rented
1
1.11%
Total households: 90

Property prices in Heaton

Median price£199,995
Price per sq ft£250
Sales (last 12 months)153
Typical range (middle 50%)£165K – £305K

Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £199,995 (about £250 per square foot) in Heaton area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £645,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Heaton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£385,998£219
Terraced42£317,500£268
Semi-Detached30£287,500£291
Flats79£170,000£233

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Heaton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heaton.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£114,000£171,000£181,000
2017£113,000£200,000£189,000
2018£120,000£220,000£208,000
2019£120,500£190,500£220,000
2020£125,000£207,500£220,000
2021£130,000£225,000£240,000
2022£144,000£236,500£250,000
2023£150,000£227,500£284,285
2024£155,025£300,000£285,563
2025£170,000£294,995£306,000
2026£162,000£276,000£333,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heaton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heaton.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£151£164£152
2017£157£188£162
2018£160£212£180
2019£167£215£174
2020£170£229£178
2021£178£241£200
2022£197£249£210
2023£202£256£231
2024£213£280£241
2025£232£296£259
2026£233£291£269
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heaton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE6 5DH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE6 5DH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Jan 202614, Richardson Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 5DHTerracedFreehold£303,000
01 Sept 202512, Richardson Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 5DHTerracedFreehold£327,400
20 Feb 2026115, Spencer Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 5DATerracedFreehold£140,000
02 Sept 202583, Spencer Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 5DAFlatsLeasehold£157,500
16 May 20257, Cleghorn Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 5DJTerracedFreehold£310,000

Schools

In the NE6 5DH postcode area, located within Heaton South & Byker North, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE6 5DH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryChillingham Road Primary SchoolFoundation school

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimarySt Teresa's Catholic Primary School, HeatonAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryRavenswood Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE6 5DH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE6 5DH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miStar Market179-181 Chillingham Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5XNWalking directions to Star Market
0.1 miHeaton Convenience StoreAddycombe Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5DPWalking directions to Heaton Convenience Store
0.2 miCorner Shop30 Seventh Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5YDWalking directions to Corner Shop
0.2 miSainsbury's Local209 Chillingham Road, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5LJWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miHeaton Halal Superstore236 - 238 Chillingham Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5LPWalking directions to Heaton Halal Superstore

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 5DH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Clare Penny-Evans

Heaton - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative 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
WardHeatonE05011448
ParishNewcastle upon Tyne, unparished areaE43000270
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Heaton South & Byker NorthE02001725
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle upon Tyne 018DE01008361
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE6 5DH

Is NE6 5DH (Heaton South & Byker North) safe?

The area around NE6 5DH records about 56 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near NE6 5DH?

The median sale price around NE6 5DH in Heaton South & Byker North is £199,995 (about £250 per square foot) based on 153 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE6 5DH?

There are 12 schools close to NE6 5DH, including Chillingham Road Primary School (Requires improvement), St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton (Outstanding) and Ravenswood Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE6 5DH?

NE6 5DH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,198 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE6 5DH (Heaton South & Byker North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend covering NE6 5DH is Mary Glindon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Clare Penny-Evans (Labour and Co-operative Party).