NE6 1AR 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 high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 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 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00175550 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE6 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE6 1AR.
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31
£ 0 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE6 1AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE6 1AR spans multiple life stages — average age 31, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE6 1AR. The average age is 31.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE6 1AR is moderate at 54 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.
school Local Schools
Byker Primary School
St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School
Welbeck Academy
Bede Community Primary School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
Monkchester Road Nursery School
Hotspur Primary School
St Vincents Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Acropolis Street Food0.4 km
- Streetwise Young People's Project0.5 km
- Wilko0.9 km
- Pioneer Performance0.1 km
- Proven Goods0.2 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Byker And Saint Peter's Social Club0.5 km
- St Peters Social Club And Institute0.3 km
- The Stags Head0.8 km
- Full Circle Brew Co0.1 km
- The Schooner0.6 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Brinkburn St. Brewery Bar & Kitchen0.6 km
- Miso Newcastle0.5 km
- The Bake0.8 km
- Feel Well Deli0.9 km
- Enfields Restaurant0.9 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Ramada Encore0.8 km
- Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside0.5 km
- Hotel Du Vin And Bistro0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Locked and Loaded0.2 km
- Golden Pizza Walker0.9 km
- Desserts Delivered Ltd0.1 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Jordys Burger and Bites0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors1.6 km
- Newcastle2.2 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Walker Road-Hawick Crescent0.1 km
- St Lawrence Road-Hawick Crescent0.2 km
- Walker Road-Hawick Crescent0.2 km
- Walker Road-Brinkburn Street0.2 km
- Walker Road-Brinkburn Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE61AR · Data under Open Government Licence