Postcode NE6 5YJ 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 high crime levels, with around 76.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% 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 1.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Armstrong Park.
Heaton South & Byker North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,449 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Heaton South & Byker North has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.4% 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.
The average income per household in Heaton South & Byker North is £42,321 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 141 ft away from NE6 5YJ.
Heaton South & Byker North near NE6 5YJ 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Armstrong Park | Large | Walking directions to Armstrong Park |
| 0.4 mi | Heaton Park | Large | Walking directions to Heaton Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £385,998 | £219 |
| Terraced | 42 | £317,500 | £268 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £287,500 | £291 |
| Flats | 79 | £170,000 | £233 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE6 5YJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Sept 2025 | 22, Third Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 5YJ | Flats | Leasehold | £165,000 | |
| 22 Jan 2026 | 30, First Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 5YE | Terraced | Freehold | £332,500 | |
| 24 Jul 2025 | 29, First Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 5YE | Terraced | Freehold | £248,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 16, First Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 5YE | Terraced | Freehold | £335,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 8, Fifth Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 5YL | Flats | Leasehold | £142,500 |
In the NE6 5YJ postcode area, located within Heaton South & Byker North, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE6 5YJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Corner Shop | 30 Seventh Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5YD | Walking directions to Corner Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 128-134 Heaton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5HN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | The Honey Tree | 68 Heaton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5HL | Walking directions to The Honey Tree |
| 0.2 mi | Heaton Village Store | 60 Heaton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5HL | Walking directions to Heaton Village Store |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 71 Heaton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5HH | 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 5YJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Clare Penny-Evans
Heaton - Elected 2 May 2024
Mary Glindon
Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE6 5YJ records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.
The median sale price around NE6 5YJ in Heaton South & Byker North is £199,995 (about £250 per square foot) based on 153 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to NE6 5YJ, including Chillingham Road Primary School (Requires improvement), St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton (Outstanding) and St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE6 5YJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,449 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 5YJ 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).