NE6 is a postcode district in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East, covering 1048 active and 502 retired postcodes.
The largest share of NE6 (18%) is characterised by a deprived but diverse community with strong neighbourhood identity, alongside a popular area with both students and graduate professionals — sociable and active (12%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes NE6 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in NE6 are around £256k, up 18.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across NE6 at 519 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 38, NE6 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full NE6 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
NE6 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NE6 postcode area.
50,765
38
£ 32,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
With 40% social renting, NE6 is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending up 18.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Monkchester Road Nursery School
Byker Primary School
Chillingham Road Primary School
Ravenswood Primary School
Hotspur Primary School
Choppington Primary School
Swansfield Park Primary School
Amble Links First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
38 nearby- Butchers Arms
- Crockets Hotel
- Corner House Hotel
- Masonic Catering
- Northumberland Hussar
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
107 nearby- Vincenzos
- Admiral
- Al-fardin kitchen
- Azzurri n.e ltd
- Baxterstorey
- + 102 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Heron Foods
- Iceland
- Asda
- Heron Foods
- Kingdom Life Community Grocery
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
73 nearby- Greggs
- Dr Shake Express
- KODY'S MEDITERRANEAN CAFFE
- McDonald's Restaurants Ltd # 1688 Byker Delivery Kitchen
- Peccati Italiani
- + 68 more
Retailers - Other
97 nearby- A N Clough
- Connect25 Food Bank
- Acropolis Street Food
- Anand
- B & M Home Store
- + 92 more
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Area Profile: NE6 · Data under Open Government Licence