The Byker area has a wide range and variety of accommodation which is unique to Newcastle.  Because of this, English Heritage has awarded the Byker Estate Grade II* listed status.

The Byker area has a wide range and variety of accommodation which is unique to Newcastle. 

The Byker estate consists of 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom houses, maisonettes, flats and a small number of bungalows.  There are also a number of sheltered housing schemes in the area (managed by YHN's Sheltered Housing Service).

Most properties are constructed from modular brick with timber cladding in different colours. 

Other types of cladding have also been used, including asbestos cement board, aluminium sheet and plastic cladding.  The two types of roofing used are blue metal sheeting and black concrete tile. 

Heating and hot water is supplied by panel radiators fed by district heating system fuelled by gas.

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