NE6 1DL is an up-and-coming urban area on Shields Road, 0.5km 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 1DL is a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 120 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 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00042129 (shared with 247 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHIELDS ROAD, NE6 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHIELDS ROAD, NE6 1DL.
318
41
£ 35,000 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE6 1DL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
NE6 1DL has a significant social housing presence — 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE6 1DL. 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
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 1DL is above average at 120 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 Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton
Hotspur Primary School
St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School
Chillingham Road Primary School
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
Welbeck Academy
Christ Church CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Pioneer Performance0.8 km
- Proven Goods0.7 km
- Quayside Pharmacy1.0 km
- Gopuff1.0 km
- Acropolis Street Food0.6 km
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside1.0 km
- Hotel Du Vin And Bistro0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- St Peters Social Club And Institute0.9 km
- Bar Warwick0.8 km
- Brack Burger0.8 km
- Byker And Saint Peter's Social Club0.6 km
- Scranners @ Tanners Arms0.9 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Locked and Loaded0.8 km
- A Little Piece Of Sky0.8 km
- Gelatorious Desserts0.4 km
- Gelatorious Pizza Parlour0.4 km
- La Chilenita Coffee Bakery0.5 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
59 nearby- Mascalzone1.0 km
- The Factory Kitchen0.9 km
- The Garage1.0 km
- Brinkburn St. Brewery Bar & Kitchen0.6 km
- Burger Bro's1.0 km
- + 54 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Morrisons0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Asda0.7 km
- Kingdom Life Community Grocery0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors1.6 km
- Newcastle2.4 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Shields Road - Grafton Street0.0 km
- Shields Road - Headlam Street0.0 km
- Heaton Park Road-Shields Road0.1 km
- Brinkburn Street0.1 km
- Shields Road - Matthew Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NE61DL · Data under Open Government Licence