NE6 1BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from St. Peter's in Newcastle upon Tyne. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Byker ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne East constituency.
Within the NE6 district, this postcode is characterised by a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 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 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00042117 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE6 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE6 1BS.
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39
£ 0 /yr
73%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE6 1BS 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 39, NE6 1BS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE6 1BS. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE6 1BS is moderate at 56 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
Monkchester Road Nursery School
St Vincents Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
Bede Community Primary School
Hotspur Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Pioneer Performance0.3 km
- Proven Goods0.2 km
- Acropolis Street Food0.4 km
- Streetwise Young People's Project0.4 km
- Wilko1.0 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside0.7 km
- Hotel Du Vin And Bistro0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- St Peters Social Club And Institute0.1 km
- Byker And Saint Peter's Social Club0.4 km
- Full Circle Brew Co0.2 km
- The Schooner0.6 km
- 2knives kitchen0.3 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Locked and Loaded0.3 km
- Desserts Delivered Ltd0.3 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Jordys Burger and Bites1.0 km
- Sauce garden takeaway1.0 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Brinkburn St. Brewery Bar & Kitchen0.8 km
- Miso Newcastle0.7 km
- The Bake0.9 km
- McDonalds1.0 km
- Eat@The Catalyst0.9 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors1.8 km
- Heworth2.4 km
- Newcastle2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Walker Road-Brinkburn Street0.0 km
- Walker Road-Brinkburn Street0.0 km
- Bolam Way-Raby Street0.1 km
- Walker Road-Raby Street0.1 km
- St Lawrence Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE61BS · Data under Open Government Licence