Postcode NE6 5WH is located in a major urban area, within the Byker ward of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East region, and forms part of the Heaton South & Byker North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 353.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Heaton South & Byker North is £35,000 per year. The nearest station is Manors located about 1.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Heaton Park.
Heaton South & Byker North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 218 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Heaton South & Byker North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 353.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 49.5% 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.
The average income of residents in Heaton South & Byker North is £35,000 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 324 ft away from NE6 5WH.
Heaton South & Byker North near NE6 5WH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Manors located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Heaton Park | Large | Walking directions to Heaton Park |
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 in Byker area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £401,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 24 | £128,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £163,000 |
| Terraced | 35 | £165,000 |
10 year median price trend in Byker
In the NE6 5WH postcode area, located within Heaton South & Byker North, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE6 5WH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Stop And Shop | 201 Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DP | Walking directions to Stop And Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | 196 - 198 Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DU | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 264-282 Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DX | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Mini Market Lviv | Shields Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DS | Walking directions to Mini Market Lviv |
| 0.2 mi | Sultan | 114-118 Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DS | Walking directions to Sultan |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.