Postcode Analysis Newcastle upon Tyne, North East

NE6 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE6 1AB.

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Population

394

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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10/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE6 1AB spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE6 1AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from St. Lawrence in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Byker ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne East constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for NE6 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00042114 (shared with 40 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE6 1AB. The average age is 33.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.3%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean7.6%
Other / Mixed6.8%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 51%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Crime around NE6 1AB is moderate at 80 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences105
Anti-social behaviour87
Criminal damage and arson51
Public order29
Burglary27

school Local Schools

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Byker Primary School

Outstanding465 pupils0.3 km
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St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School

Good222 pupils0.6 km
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Welbeck Academy

Good440 pupils1.0 km
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Hotspur Primary School

Good437 pupils1.1 km
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Monkchester Road Nursery School

Outstanding144 pupils1.2 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton

Outstanding208 pupils1.2 km
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St Vincents Catholic Primary School, Newcastle

Good1.3 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good141 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • Acropolis Street Food0.1 km
  • Cake Designs0.9 km
  • Littles0.8 km
  • Streetwise Young People's Project0.2 km
  • Wilko0.7 km
  • + 30 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Brack Burger1.0 km
  • Byker And Saint Peter's Social Club0.3 km
  • St Peters Social Club And Institute0.3 km
  • The Schooner0.8 km
  • 2knives kitchen0.1 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Brinkburn St. Brewery Bar & Kitchen0.5 km
  • Chucho's The Real Mexican Food Ltd0.9 km
  • Miso Newcastle0.5 km
  • My Little Hanoi0.8 km
  • The Bake0.6 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons0.7 km
  • Kingdom Life Community Grocery1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Gelatorious Desserts0.8 km
  • Gelatorious Pizza Parlour0.8 km
  • La Chilenita Coffee Bakery0.9 km
  • Momo Palace0.8 km
  • Locked and Loaded0.1 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Ramada Encore0.9 km
  • Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside0.6 km
  • Hotel Du Vin And Bistro0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manors1.6 km
  • Newcastle2.3 km
  • Newcastle Central (Metro)2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Bolam Way-Brinkburn Street0.1 km
  • Bolam Way-Brinkburn Street0.1 km
  • Walker Road-Hawick Crescent0.2 km
  • Walker Road-Hawick Crescent0.2 km
  • St Michaels Road0.2 km