NE6 1AQ 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 families considering a move, NE6 1AQ represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 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 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00042117 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE6 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE6 1AQ.
215
39
£ 0 /yr
73%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE6 1AQ 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 1AQ is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE6 1AQ. 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 1AQ is moderate at 50 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
St Vincents Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
Monkchester Road Nursery School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
Bede Community Primary School
Central Walker Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Pioneer Performance0.4 km
- Proven Goods0.4 km
- T H Repper Newsagents0.9 km
- Acropolis Street Food0.6 km
- Streetwise Young People's Project0.5 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- St Peters Social Club And Institute0.2 km
- Byker And Saint Peter's Social Club0.5 km
- Full Circle Brew Co0.3 km
- The Schooner0.5 km
- 2knives kitchen0.4 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Royal Sky Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Brinkburn St. Brewery Bar & Kitchen1.0 km
- Miso Newcastle0.9 km
- McDonalds1.0 km
- The Cycle Hub0.8 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Locked and Loaded0.4 km
- Takeaway Town0.9 km
- Desserts Delivered Ltd0.4 km
- Golden Pizza Walker0.6 km
- Takaway town0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors2.0 km
- Heworth2.2 km
- Newcastle2.6 km
Bus Stops
- St Lawrence Road0.1 km
- Walker Road-Raby Street0.2 km
- St Peters Basin0.2 km
- Walker Road-Brinkburn Street0.2 km
- Walker Road-Brinkburn Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE61AQ · Data under Open Government Licence