Postcode report
Is NE6 4PS a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About NE6 4PS: area rating, property, schools and local change
NE6 4PS is a postcode in Walkergate, Newcastle upon Tyne, North East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NE6 4PS, then scores the surrounding small area 61/100 - top 37% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NE6 4PS are housing and safety, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for NE6 4PS is based on Newcastle upon Tyne 020 Census 2021. It covers 8,747 residents, 4,120 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 43, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 59% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 27% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near NE6 4PS, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NE6 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £206k from 66 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NE6 4PS can compare 7 state schools within one mile, including 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NE6 4PS by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around NE6 4PS is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 14 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about NE6 4PS
Is NE6 4PS a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 61/100 (top 37% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NE6 4PS?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NE6 4PS?
7 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near NE6 4PS?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for NE6 4PS?
LocaleIQ matched NE6 4PS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NE6 4PS?
The latest median sold price is £206k based on 66 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NE6 4PS?
LocaleIQ currently shows 14 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.