NE6 1HX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from St. Peter's in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Byker ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NE6 1HX offers members of this subgroup are likely to be married, and the numbers of households with children are above the group average. adults are more likely to be in the 25 to 44 age group, and older residents are also more prevalent than elsewhere in this group. the subgroup is less ethnically diverse than the group average, with slightly more white ethnic group members, and has more secular attitudes to religion than the group as a whole. residence in the social rented sector is very rare. households in this subgroup are more likely to own multiple cars than those assigned elsewhere in the group. students are relatively less common, although individuals are highly skilled and educated to degree standard. unemployment or part-time work is rare, and many individuals are employed in associate professional, technical, administrative or secretarial occupations. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (66% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1HX are sourced from Output Area E00042124 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE6 1HX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE6 1HX.
194
40
£ 0 /yr
75%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE6 1HX 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
NE6 1HX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE6 1HX. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE6 1HX has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Vincents Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
Monkchester Road Nursery School
Welbeck Academy
Byker Primary School
St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
Bede Community Primary School
Central Walker Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Friars Goose Water Sports Club0.7 km
- Byker And Saint Peter's Social Club0.8 km
- The Schooner0.6 km
- 2knives kitchen0.8 km
- Free Trade Inn0.9 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Acropolis Street Food0.9 km
- Streetwise Young People's Project0.8 km
- Friction Bouldering0.9 km
- Gateshead Stadium Food Hub0.8 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Gateshead Football Club0.8 km
- The Golden Marigold0.9 km
- Gateshead International Stadium0.8 km
- JJ's Kitchen1.0 km
- Studio 28 Patisserie0.8 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Desserts Delivered Ltd0.8 km
- Golden Pizza Walker0.7 km
- My Chinese0.8 km
- Takaway town0.8 km
- Locked and Loaded0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heworth1.9 km
- Manors2.3 km
- Newcastle2.9 km
Bus Stops
- St Peters Basin0.2 km
- Walker Road-Solway Street0.3 km
- St Peters Basin0.3 km
- St Lawrence Road0.3 km
- Walker Road-Till Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE61HX · Data under Open Government Licence