Postcode Analysis Newcastle upon Tyne, North East

NE6 1AN House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

303

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 35,000 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE6 1AN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

NE6 1AN has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

NE6 1AN is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.6km from Byker in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Byker ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NE6 1AN is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 124 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00042127 (shared with 18 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 1AN. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.7%
Asian / British Asian8.0%
Black / African / Caribbean5.6%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 1AN is above average at 124 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences216
Shoplifting196
Anti-social behaviour154
Criminal damage and arson68
Other theft65

school Local Schools

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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton

Outstanding208 pupils0.3 km
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Chillingham Road Primary School

Requires Improvement245 pupils0.5 km
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St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School

Good222 pupils0.6 km
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Byker Primary School

Outstanding465 pupils0.7 km
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Hotspur Primary School

Good437 pupils0.7 km
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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School

Good193 pupils1.0 km
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Welbeck Academy

Good440 pupils1.2 km
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Ravenswood Primary School

Good623 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • Proven Goods1.0 km
  • Acropolis Street Food0.8 km
  • Cake Designs0.1 km
  • Heaton Park Store0.4 km
  • Littles0.3 km
  • + 38 more
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Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Bar Warwick1.0 km
  • Byker And Saint Peter's Social Club0.8 km
  • Blue Bell0.8 km
  • Byker And Heaton Union Club0.3 km
  • The Chillingham0.6 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

62 nearby
  • Brinkburn St. Brewery Bar & Kitchen0.9 km
  • Cafe 1130.4 km
  • CASPIAN21.0 km
  • Chucho's The Real Mexican Food Ltd0.3 km
  • Miso Newcastle0.9 km
  • + 57 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Morrisons0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Asda0.5 km
  • Kingdom Life Community Grocery0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • A Little Piece Of Sky0.5 km
  • Gelatorious Desserts0.3 km
  • Gelatorious Pizza Parlour0.3 km
  • La Chilenita Coffee Bakery0.3 km
  • Momo Palace0.2 km
  • + 29 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manors1.8 km
  • Newcastle2.7 km
  • Newcastle Central (Metro)2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Heaton Road-Surgery0.0 km
  • Heaton Road-Social Club0.0 km
  • Heaton Road0.2 km
  • Heaton Road0.2 km
  • North View0.2 km