167,383TOTAL POPULATION
74,379HOUSEHOLDS
9.6%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£34,320AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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NE6 POSTCODE REGION

Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE6)

The NE6 postcode area is located in the Newcastle Upon Tyne postcode town region, within the county of Tyne and Wear, and contains a total of 1523 individual postcodes.

There are 8 electoral wards in the NE6 postcode area, including Alnwick, Ashington, Bamburgh, Bedlington, Belford, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Blyth, Boldon Colliery, Chathill, Choppington, Corbridge, Cramlington, East Boldon, Gateshead, Haltwhistle, Hebburn, Hexham, Jarrow, Morpeth, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea, Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Shields, Prudhoe, Riding Mill, Rowlands Gill, Ryton, Seahouses, South Shields, Stocksfield, Wallsend, Washington, Whitley Bay, Wooler, Wylam which come under the local authority of the Newcastle upon Tyne Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 14% of people in NE6 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of NE6 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The NE6 postcode belongs to the Newcastle upon Tyne locality in the UK. It is located in the east of the city, just north of the city centre, bordered by the A1058 Coast Road and A191 Jarrow Road.

The area comprises an eclectic mix of residential housing, both new and old, as well as offices, industrial and retail premises and public spaces. It is a vibrant and diverse area, home to a large population of students as well as young professionals, families and older residents.

The postcode includes some of the most sought-after residential neighbourhoods in Newcastle, including Walker, Byker and Walkergate, and is close to the city centre and the River Tyne. Some of the area's highlights include Newcastle's Ouseburn Valley, a range of boutique shops in the area of Heaton, Jesmond and Shieldfield, and the historic Town Moor.

In terms of public transport, NE6 is well served by metro and bus services connecting it to other parts of the city. The Newcastle Park and Ride also operates in this part of the city to help commuters get around the city efficiently and without congestion.

In addition to its easy transport links, NE6 provides plenty of opportunities for leisure activities, including outdoor activities such as walking on the banks of the River Tyne, exploring the Byker Wall nature reserve, and visiting the many popular parks and gardens in the area. There are also popular pubs and bars with live music and nightlife, as well as cultural attractions such as the renowned theatre at Northumbria University and Sage Gateshead.

In short, NE6 is a vibrant and diverse area in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, close to the city centre and the River Tyne, and offering access to an array of public transport, leisure activities and attractions.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 75%WORKING
  • 25%UNEMPLOYED

25% of people in NE6 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 14%AB
  • 49%C2/C2
  • 37%DE

According to census records, 14% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 88%WHITE
  • 12%NON-WHITE

88% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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NE6Tyne and Wear

Tyne and Wear

The county of Tyne and Wear

NE6 is located in the county of Tyne and Wear, in England.

Tyne and Wear has a total population of 1,128,800, making it the 16th largest county in the UK.

Tyne and Wear has a total area of 210 square miles, and a population density of 2090 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Tyne and Wear Postal Town Map
Outward CodeNE6
Postal TownNewcastle Upon Tyne
MSOA NameNewcastle upon Tyne 018
LSOA NameNewcastle upon Tyne 018A
CountyTyne and Wear
RegionTyne and Wear
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityNewcastle upon Tyne
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

NE6 Electoral Wards

The postal region of NE6, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Byker
East Gateshead
Felling Shore
Heaton
Hebburn New Town
St Anthony's
St Peter's
Walker
Wallsend
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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