Postcode Analysis Newcastle upon Tyne, North East

NE6 1DW House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

327

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

29%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE6 1DW 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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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

NE6 1DW has a significant social housing presence — 90% 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 1DW is an up-and-coming urban area located 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 1DW is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 90% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newcastle upon Tyne. Full-time employment stands at 11% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 115 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 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00042126 (shared with 35 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 1DW. The average age is 33.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.0%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean28.4%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

29%Active
FT: 11%
Unemployed: 7%
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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 1DW is above average at 115 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 offences211
Anti-social behaviour176
Shoplifting122
Other theft68
Criminal damage and arson65

school Local Schools

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Byker Primary School

Outstanding465 pupils0.5 km
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Hotspur Primary School

Good437 pupils0.5 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton

Outstanding208 pupils0.6 km
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St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School

Good222 pupils0.7 km
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Chillingham Road Primary School

Requires Improvement245 pupils0.9 km
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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School

Good193 pupils1.0 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good141 pupils1.2 km
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Welbeck Academy

Good440 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

45 nearby
  • Gopuff0.9 km
  • Acropolis Street Food0.6 km
  • Cake Designs0.4 km
  • Heaton Park Store0.4 km
  • Littles0.5 km
  • + 40 more
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Pub, NightClub

30 nearby
  • Brack Burger0.7 km
  • Byker And Saint Peter's Social Club0.7 km
  • Scranners @ Tanners Arms0.8 km
  • St Peters Social Club And Institute1.0 km
  • 2knives kitchen0.8 km
  • + 25 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

60 nearby
  • Brinkburn St. Brewery Bar & Kitchen0.5 km
  • Burger Bro's0.9 km
  • Cafe 1130.4 km
  • Chucho's The Real Mexican Food Ltd0.6 km
  • Miso Newcastle0.5 km
  • + 55 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Morrisons0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • The Food Warehouse By Iceland0.8 km
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Kingdom Life Community Grocery0.4 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • A Little Piece Of Sky0.8 km
  • Gelatorious Desserts0.5 km
  • Gelatorious Pizza Parlour0.5 km
  • La Chilenita Coffee Bakery0.6 km
  • Momo Palace0.3 km
  • + 18 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside0.9 km
  • Hotel Du Vin And Bistro0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manors1.5 km
  • Newcastle2.3 km
  • Newcastle Central (Metro)2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Shields Road-Heaton Park Road0.0 km
  • Heaton Park Road-Shields Road0.0 km
  • Heaton Park Road-Shields Road0.1 km
  • Shields Road - Morrisons0.1 km
  • Shields Road - Grafton Street0.1 km