Newcastle upon Tyne · NE6

EICR in NE6 (Walker)? We'll point you the right way.

Covering Walker, Byker, Heaton, including Ouseburn, Walkergate. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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NE6 (Walker) in a nutshell

NE6 covers Walker, Byker, Heaton, in Newcastle upon Tyne. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for NE6

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Newcastle upon Tyne council area

NE6 is in Newcastle upon Tyne's area. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so it's worth checking theirs.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

NE6 stretches across Byker, Heaton, Ouseburn and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'NE6', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Flats and shared houses

Plenty of Newcastle upon Tyne homes are flats or converted houses, where the shared hallway lights and circuits matter too. Ask whether the quote covers communal areas.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Newcastle upon Tyne: 25.4% purpose-built flats, 6.3% converted/shared
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
  • If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.

More detail on the Newcastle upon Tyne page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does NE6 cover?

NE6 (Walker, Byker, Heaton) includes the wards of Byker, Heaton, Ouseburn, Walker, Walkergate (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to NE6?

Neighbouring districts include NE7 (High Heaton), NE10 (Felling), NE2 (Jesmond), NE1 (Newcastle city centre) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering NE6 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in NE6?

About 22,975 households and 50,914 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,065 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is NE6 in?

NE6 sits in Newcastle upon Tyne (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
NE6 1
Areas covered
Walker, Byker, Heaton 2
Active postcodes
1,065 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
22,975 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
50,914 2
Electoral wards
Byker, Heaton, Ouseburn, Walker, Walkergate 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend 4
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne 4
Households privately renting (Newcastle upon Tyne built-up area)
23.4% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.