NE6 2PG postcode in Newcastle upon Tyne, England
NE6 2PG is a postcode in Newcastle upon Tyne, in the Byker ward. It is in the Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend parliamentary constituency and the Northumbria police force area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where NE6 2PG is, and what is near it
- NE6 2PG
- Other postcodes in NE6 2: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 1 Underground, metro or tram station
- 3 GP practices
- 10 bus stops
- 1 EV charging point
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 54.9741, longitude -1.5733)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after NE6 2PG?
- Newcastle upon TyneCouncil, for all local services Newcastle upon Tyne: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around NE6 2PG Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- NorthumbriaPolice force area
- Newcastle upon Tyne East and WallsendParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Mary Glindon (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Mary Glindon
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at NE6 2PG?
Every home and business at NE6 2PG can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, but none can get gigabit, Ofcom says.
Newcastle upon Tyne: 91%
Newcastle upon Tyne: 97%
The line marks the figure across Newcastle upon Tyne.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at NE6 2PG?
BinDayBuddy does not read Newcastle City Council's collection days yet, so the council's own checker is the place to look.
Newcastle City Council's bin daysSource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is NE6 2PG at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include NE6 2PG.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Newcastle upon Tyne
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for NE6 2PG: 4,236 properties in Newcastle upon Tyne are at high risk (2.7% of all its properties). All the figures for Newcastle upon Tyne
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of NE6 2PG is not in any of the Environment Agency's flood warning or alert areas. Part of the postcode may still be, so check your own address when you sign up.
Sign up for flood warnings, free, on GOV.UK Check flood risk at another postcodeSource: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near NE6 2PG?
Homes in NE6 2 sold for a typical £110,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 48 sales, up 10% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- 12 months to August 2025
- £100,000
- 12 months to August 2026
- £110,000
▲ up 10% on the 12 months before
Across the whole NE6 district: a typical £177,000 from 389 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in NE6 2PG
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in NE6 2PG from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near NE6 2PG?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 1,010 homes in the neighbourhood around NE6 2PG. Over half of them (93%) are in council tax band A. More were built from 1965 to 1982 than in any other period (79%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Newcastle upon Tyne for 2026‑27: £2,542. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,695 (band A) to £2,542 (band D); band A, the most common, is £1,695.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 940 (93%) | £1,695 |
| Band B | withheld | £1,977 |
| Band C | about 60 (6%) | £2,260 |
| Band D | about 10 (1%) | £2,542 |
| Band E | fewer than 5 | £3,107 |
| Band F | fewer than 5 | £3,672 |
| Band G | fewer than 5 | £4,237 |
| Band H | withheld | £5,084 |
When the homes were built
- 1% Before 1900
- Withheld 1900 to 1918
- 3% 1919 to 1939
- None 1945 to 1964
- 79% 1965 to 1982
- 1% 1983 to 1999
- 11% 2000 to 2009
- 5% 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
1945 to 1964, 2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Newcastle upon Tyne before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of NE6 2PG is in (ONS area E01008305), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near NE6 2PG?
The nearest open schools to NE6 2PG, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to NE6 2PG?
The nearest railway station to the centre of NE6 2PG is Manors Rail Station, 2.0 km away in a straight line.
- Manors Rail Station Railway station 2.0 kmCycle
- Heworth Rail Station Railway station 2.7 kmCycle
- Byker (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) Underground, metro or tram 450 mWalk
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
10 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Bothal Street, 169 m away.
More stations near NE6 2PG, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near NE6 2PG?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of NE6 2PG, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Heaton Road Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report September 2025 · Phone 0191 265 5911 650 mWalk
- Thornfield Medical Group Care Quality Commission rating: Outstanding CQC report November 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 0191 275 5740 750 mWalk
- St. Anthony's Health Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2024 · Phone 0191 219 6100 1.4 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near NE6 2PG?
The nearest charging points to the centre of NE6 2PG, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- A charging point Charging point · 8 chargers 600 mWalk
- Pod Point Charging point · No details mapped 1.6 kmCycle
- A charging point Charging point · 2 chargers 1.9 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near NE6 2PG?
The nearest to the centre of NE6 2PG, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Mydentist - Heaton Smile - Newcastle- Upon- Tyne Phone 0191 265 5908 600 mWalk
- Mydentist - Heaton Road - Newcastle Upon Tyne Phone 0191 265 9789 700 mWalk
- Windmill Heaton Orthodontics Phone 0191 276 7755 700 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to NE6 2PG?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Nuffield Health Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2026 · Phone 0191 281 6131 2.5 kmCycle
- Royal Victoria Infirmary Phone 0191 233 6161 3.0 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near NE6 2PG?
The nearest care homes to the centre of NE6 2PG, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Enhanced Elderly Care Service - Byker Hall Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 0191 224 0588 250 mWalk
- Balmoral Court Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report September 2026 · Phone 0191 265 2666 350 mWalk
- Flexible Support Options Limited (Brilan) Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2024 · Phone 0191 276 6813 350 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near NE6 2PG?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of NE6 2PG, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Asda Pharmacy, Newcastle Shopping Centre Mon to Sat 9am to 8pm; Sun 10am to 4pm · Phone 0191 210 6990 600 mWalk
- Heaton Road Pharmacy Mon to Fri 8:45am to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 0191 265 0131 650 mWalk
- Parkside Pharmacy Walker Mon to Fri 9am to 5:30pm; Sat 9am to 5pm; Sun closed · Phone 0191 265 9048 750 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near NE6 2PG?
The nearest vets to the centre of NE6 2PG on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Strachan Tyson & Hamilton Veterinary Phone +44 191 265 3998 650 mWalk
- Value Vets Phone +44 191 26 55 808 850 mWalk
- firstvets - Heaton branch 1.8 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is NE6 2PG in a conservation area?
The centre of NE6 2PG is in one area with planning rules of its own, as planning.data.gov.uk holds them:
Work on a home here, and on its trees, may need permission that it would not need elsewhere. The council's planning team has the rules for one address. Not every council has sent all its data.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near NE6 2PG?
Police.uk records 545 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of NE6 2PG in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: burglary 28, other theft 27, other crime 7, bicycle theft 6, robbery 6, drugs 4, possession of weapons 4, theft from the person 3.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for NE6 2PG
- Ward
- Byker
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- North East
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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