Rabygate Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne
54 addresses across 2 postcodes (NE6), about 90 m long. USRN 8202650.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £35,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 40 homes have an energy certificate (C: 21, D: 19).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Newcastle upon Tyne costs £2,542 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Manors, about 1.7 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 210 m away, and Heaton Park (11 hectares) is about 760 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 39 to 51 m above sea level.
- Noise: 53 of its 54 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Heaton Road Surgery, about 290 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 640 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 12% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 440 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £35,000 | £35,000 | £35,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £37,500 | £37,500 | £37,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep 2024 | 36 NE6 2EF | Flat or maisonette | £35,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Dec 2014 | 36 NE6 2EF | Flat or maisonette | £37,500 | Leasehold. |
| 1 May 2014 | 37 NE6 2EF | Flat or maisonette | £34,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 Mar 2014 | 10 NE6 2EF | Terraced | £34,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
40 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 52 m². Most common: Maisonette, mid-terrace (26); Flat (12); Maisonette, end-terrace (2). Built: 1976-1982 (22); 1967-1975 (18). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (30); owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (25 addresses)
- 2, Rabygate
- 7, Rabygate
- 8, Rabygate
- 9, Rabygate
- 12, Rabygate
- 13, Rabygate
- 14, Rabygate
- 18, Rabygate
- 19, Rabygate
- 20, Rabygate
- 21, Rabygate
- 27, Rabygate
- 30, Rabygate
- 32, Rabygate
- 34, Rabygate
- 35, Rabygate
- 38, Rabygate
- 39, Rabygate
- 40, Rabygate
- 41, Rabygate
- 45, Rabygate
- 46, Rabygate
- 48, Rabygate
- 50, Rabygate
- 51, Rabygate
Council tax
What each band costs in Newcastle upon Tyne in 2026-27: Band D £2,542 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,695 | £1,977 | £2,260 | £2,542 | £3,107 | £3,672 | £4,237 | £5,084 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (96% of about 1,640 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land to the east of Matthew Bank: up to 57 homes, not permissioned (270 m)
- Maling Street: up to 37 homes, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Site of Byker Buildings Byker Bank: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Loadman Street Elswick Newcastle - Combination of 1515 and 5897: up to 188 homes, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- 73-78 Clayton Street: up to 24 homes, not permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Land at Westfield Road Benwell: up to 59 homes, not permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- Calder Industrial Materials Skinnerburn Road Newcastle: up to 1,200 homes, permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Land south of Skinnerburn Road: up to 46 homes, not permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Started, not reported finished by 30 September 2026
- 18 September 2026 to 22 September 2026: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footpath (minor works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 54 addresses are between 39 m and 51 m above sea level (49 m on average); the ground rises about 12 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE6 2EF | 100% | 2% | 0% | 0% |
| NE6 2FD | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Manors 64,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Newcastle 11 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Byker (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 50 m |
| Chillingham Road (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 930 m (0.6 miles) | |
| Manors (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 27 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 68 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Conyers Road Byker | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Gateshead | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Car park-Newcastle upon Tyne Shields Road | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 370 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 9.9 km (6.1 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Heaton Road Surgery | 290 m |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Heaton Road Pharmacy | 290 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mydentist Heaton Smile | 310 m |
| Hospital | Walkergate Park Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police - Byker Police Station | 250 m |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 250 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,480 m² | 210 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Heaton Park 11 ha | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 230 m² | 320 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Harbottle Park 7.6 ha | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Saint Michaels Road Allotments 3,090 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 10 parks and gardens, 21 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Swimming Baths, a listed building (Grade II*), 50 m. 49 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 38 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ouseburn Valley | Valley | 740 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Millers Hill | Hill | 870 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Jesmond Vale | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| St Anthony's Point | Wetland | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Quarry Plantation | Wood | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south |
| Team Gut | Tidal water | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 53 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 54 |
53 of the street's 54 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Newcastle upon Tyne: see them on the Newcastle upon Tyne page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byker Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 280 m | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 330 m | No published inspection |
| Hotspur Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Welbeck Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Chillingham Road Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Vincents Catholic Primary School, Newcastle Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Gateshead College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Walkergate Community School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinkburn store NE6 2JW | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Lifestyle Express NE6 1DU | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2025 |
| The Old Post Office NE6 1DU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2024 |
| Card Factory NE6 1DT | Retailers - other | 160 m | Exempt | |
| Admiral NE6 1DU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2024 |
| The Raby NE6 1DU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Sonna Food Store NE6 1DN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 190 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 30 Jul 2025 |
| WOK HEY NE6 1DP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 4 Good | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Bargain Essentials NE6 1DP | Retailers - other | 190 m | 4 Good | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Manna Gift NE6 1DU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Jacksons NE6 1DU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Wazobia Africa Food Store NE6 1DN | Retailers - other | 210 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 27 Nov 2025 |
| NEDICKS FOOD NE6 1DN | Retailers - other | 220 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Dicksons Pork Shop NE6 1DS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2024 |
| Blossom's Cafe NE6 1DN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 11 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 132 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 100 |
| Shoplifting | 51 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 |
| Public order | 38 |
| Other theft | 19 |
| Burglary | 15 |
| Robbery | 10 |
| Other crime | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Drugs | 8 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Brinkburn Street (125); On or near Conyers Road (68); On or near Edwin Street (37); On or near Corbridge Street (37); On or near Brinkburn Close (31).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 12% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 8% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 82% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 10% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 42% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 26% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 88% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 37% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 82% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 6% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Raby Crescent · Shipley Place · Raby Way · Conyers Road · Brinkburn Street · Norfolk Square · A193 · Raby Way · Cheviot Mount · Brinkburn Close · Corbridge Street · Brinkburn Court
All the streets in NE6 and across Newcastle upon Tyne.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.