Welbeck Close Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (NE6), about 30 m long. USRN 8206040.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (B: 6).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Heworth, about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 390 m away, and Walker Park (11 hectares) is about 430 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 36 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Walker Medical Group, about 780 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 33% of households owned their home and 10% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 126 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 74 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (6). Built: 2016 (6). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 addresses)
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (60% of about 750 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Site of 2-4 Hexham Avenue, Walker: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (320 m)
- Land at Scrogg Road, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- Land to the west of Titan Road, permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- Land to the west of Roman Avenue Byker: up to 26 homes, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- CF1 - Site of Wharrier Street Primary School Walker: up to 40 homes, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- Church Walk centre, Berry Close, Walker: up to 75 homes, not permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- Fern Avenue Garage, to rear of Fern Avenue, Jesmond, permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- Site of Former Cemex Materials: up to 105 homes, not permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
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 addresses are about 36 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE6 2LA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE6 2PB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Manors 64,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Newcastle 11 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Walkergate (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Chillingham Road (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Byker (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Welbeck Road-Scrogg Road Walker | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Wallsend Metro Interchange | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Morrisons Car park-Newcastle upon Tyne Shields Road | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 11 km (6.9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Walker Medical Group | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Walker Pharmacy Limited | 50 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest P M Cowie Dental Practice | 300 m |
| Hospital | Walkergate Park Hospital | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police - Byker Police Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 7 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest David Robson And Assoc Estate Agents, Walker | 180 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 390 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Walker Park 11 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,210 m² | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.0 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Walkergate Allotments 9,020 m² | 50 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 19 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 2, Walker section of Hadrian's Wall under the forecourt of the Fosse public house, a scheduled monument, 770 m (0.5 miles) north-west. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 2, Walker section of Hadrian's Wall under the forecourt of the Fosse public house | Scheduled monument | 770 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Nos 1-17 (CONSEC), WITH ATTACHED WALLS, FENCES, SEATS AND PERGOLAS | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| No 1, WITH ATTACHED WALLS AND FENCES | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 2, Walker section of Hadrian's Wall 171m long across Millers Dene playing field | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 2, Walker section of Hadrian's Wall near the junction of Fossway and Shields Road | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Newcastle General Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Jesmond Dene, Armstrong and Heaton Parks | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| St Anthony's Point | Wetland | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| Cutthroat Dean | Valley | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Ouseburn Valley | Valley | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Millers Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Willington Gut | Tidal water | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) north-east |
| Quarry Plantation | Wood | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 7 |
1 of the street's 7 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkchester Road Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 540 m (0.3 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 |
| Welbeck Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 640 m (0.4 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 |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Central Walker Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Tyneview Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Walker Riverside Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Vincents Catholic Primary School, Newcastle Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Walkergate Community School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| West Walker Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Byker Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | 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 |
| Benfield School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (May 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Gee's NE6 4HA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Wow Pizza NE6 2PD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Bassi General Dealer NE6 4HA | Retailers - other | 190 m | 4 Good | 10 Jun 2026 |
| NEGOMBOS NE6 4HA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Vishu Express NE6 2QX | Retailers - other | 210 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Scrogg Road Social Club NE6 2PR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jul 2024 |
| Tams Chop Suey House NE6 2NY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Spice Fisheries NE6 2QX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Premier Welbeck News Food & Wine NE6 2NY | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Frango Frango butchery NE6 2NY | Retailers - other | 250 m | Unknown | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Saint Martins Centre Nursery NE6 2RJ | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 26 Sep 2023 |
| The Avenue NE6 2RJ | Other catering premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Lifestyle Express NE6 2PR | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Go Local NE6 3AA | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Premier - Walker Superstore NE6 2RH | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Belford Terrace (31); On or near Spinney Terrace (21); On or near B1313 (13); On or near Hurst Terrace (11); On or near Scrogg Road (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 33% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 13% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 53% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 12% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 21% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 92% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 10% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 35% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
Farne Terrace · Parson's Avenue · Finsbury Avenue · Spinney Terrace · Lowthian Crescent · Troutbeck Avenue · Belford Terrace · Marske Terrace · Scrogg Road · Denver Gardens · Christie Terrace · Hurst Terrace
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.