Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Byker within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Byker, township, S. Northumberland, on river Tyne, wholly within bor. of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 879 ac. land and 56 tidal water, pop. 21,011; P.O., T.O., at Byker Bank; has potteries, glass-works, and collieries.