Postcode Analysis Newcastle upon Tyne, North East

NE6 1BP House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

394

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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10/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE6 1BP spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE6 1BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Stepney in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Byker ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne East constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 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 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00042114 (shared with 40 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 1BP. The average age is 33.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.3%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean7.6%
Other / Mixed6.8%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 51%
Unemployed: 2%
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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)

Crime around NE6 1BP is above average at 96 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 offences141
Anti-social behaviour136
Shoplifting89
Public order52
Other theft47

school Local Schools

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Hotspur Primary School

Good437 pupils0.6 km
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Byker Primary School

Outstanding465 pupils0.6 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good141 pupils0.9 km
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St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School

Good222 pupils1.0 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton

Outstanding208 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 pupils1.3 km
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Welbeck Academy

Good440 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • Gopuff0.6 km
  • Acropolis Street Food0.6 km
  • Cake Designs0.8 km
  • Heaton Park Store0.7 km
  • Littles0.9 km
  • + 36 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

30 nearby
  • Brack Burger0.4 km
  • Byker And Saint Peter's Social Club0.8 km
  • Nancy's Bordello0.9 km
  • Scranners @ Tanners Arms0.4 km
  • HMS Calliope1.0 km
  • + 25 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

61 nearby
  • Brinkburn St. Brewery Bar & Kitchen0.2 km
  • Burger Bro's0.8 km
  • Cafe 1130.6 km
  • Chucho's The Real Mexican Food Ltd1.0 km
  • Forum Cafe0.8 km
  • + 56 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Morrisons0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Kingdom Life Community Grocery0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Gelatorious Desserts0.9 km
  • Gelatorious Pizza Parlour0.9 km
  • La Chilenita Coffee Bakery1.0 km
  • Momo Palace0.8 km
  • Pizzabase0.7 km
  • + 31 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Ramada Encore0.7 km
  • Newcastle Central Travel Lodge0.9 km
  • Malmaison0.8 km
  • Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside0.6 km
  • Hotel Du Vin And Bistro0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manors1.1 km
  • Newcastle1.9 km
  • Newcastle Central (Metro)1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Ouseburn Valley0.2 km
  • Lime Street0.2 km
  • Ouseburn Valley0.2 km
  • Walker Road-Ouse Street0.3 km
  • Walker Road-Horatio Street0.3 km