Postcode Analysis Newcastle upon Tyne, North East

NE6 1AD House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

459

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE6 1AD 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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7/10
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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

Social renting makes up 78% of tenure in NE6 1AD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 1AD is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from St. Lawrence in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Byker ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NE6 1AD is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

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 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00042134 (shared with 33 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 1AD. The average age is 35.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.6%
Asian / British Asian5.2%
Black / African / Caribbean11.3%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 14%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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Crime around NE6 1AD 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.

Violence and sexual offences179
Anti-social behaviour158
Shoplifting112
Public order70
Other theft62

school Local Schools

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Byker Primary School

Outstanding465 pupils0.4 km
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Hotspur Primary School

Good437 pupils0.6 km
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St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School

Good222 pupils0.8 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton

Outstanding208 pupils0.9 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good141 pupils1.0 km
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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School

Good193 pupils1.1 km
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Chillingham Road Primary School

Requires Improvement245 pupils1.2 km
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Welbeck Academy

Good440 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Gopuff0.8 km
  • Acropolis Street Food0.5 km
  • Cake Designs0.7 km
  • Heaton Park Store0.6 km
  • Littles0.7 km
  • + 37 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • Brack Burger0.5 km
  • Byker And Saint Peter's Social Club0.6 km
  • Scranners @ Tanners Arms0.6 km
  • Bar Warwick0.8 km
  • Tanners Arms0.6 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

50 nearby
  • Brinkburn St. Brewery Bar & Kitchen0.2 km
  • Burger Bro's0.9 km
  • Cafe 1130.6 km
  • Chucho's The Real Mexican Food Ltd0.8 km
  • Forum Cafe0.9 km
  • + 45 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Morrisons0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Kingdom Life Community Grocery0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Gelatorious Desserts0.7 km
  • Gelatorious Pizza Parlour0.7 km
  • La Chilenita Coffee Bakery0.8 km
  • Momo Palace0.6 km
  • Pizzabase0.9 km
  • + 21 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Ramada Encore0.9 km
  • Malmaison1.0 km
  • Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside0.7 km
  • Hotel Du Vin And Bistro0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manors1.3 km
  • Newcastle2.1 km
  • Newcastle Central (Metro)2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Shields Road-Clifford Street0.2 km
  • Dalton Street-Dalton Crescent0.2 km
  • Shields Road - Morrisons0.2 km
  • Dalton Street-Gordon Road0.2 km
  • Shields Road-Heaton Park Road0.2 km