With a great choice of different property types, Byker has something for everyone. There are smaller apartments suitable for single people or couples which are within walking distance of the City, universities and colleges, as well as spacious two, three and four bedroom family homes. We also have two sheltered housing schemes on the estate which have undergone major refurbishment including extensive safety modifications making them two of the best in the City.
Properties in Byker offer lots of outdoor space where you can sit outside to meet with your neighbours or let the kids out to play. The estate was designed and built to tie in with the landscape, so many properties have great views of the river and are south/south west facing so get lots of sunshine.
Byker has a very diverse community. It’s a community which has a rich ethnic mix, making it a special place to live. In 2018, we won the Academy of Urbanism “Great Neighbourhood” award in the UK and Ireland and in 2019 were voted 24th best landlord in the UK and Ireland by Housing 24.
A Great Location
Byker is situated in a great location very close to the City Centre with lots of facilities on the estate and within a 10 to 15 minute walk. It is the perfect location for shopping and leisure and boasts a climbing wall, swimming pool, horse riding, library and the renowned Ouseburn quarter, popular for its artistic and musical attributes. With the Metro and excellent bus services situated on the estate, Byker offers easy access to the train station, port, airport and the rest of the region.
The estate has churches, two primary schools (Church of England and Roman Catholic), pubs, social clubs and its own shops.
