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Battle Hill West

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About

Battle Hill West is a residential area located on the western side of the town of Wallsend. The neighbourhood is characterised by a mix of post-war and more modern housing estates, with a significant amount of green space provided by its namesake, Battle Hill. This large, open parkland offers recreational areas and walking paths.

The area is served by local shopping facilities on Benton Way and is situated near the major transport corridor of the A19. A notable local feature is the presence of the Segedunum Roman Fort museum, which marks the eastern end of Hadrian's Wall, reflecting the deep historical layers of this part of North Tyneside.

Area overview

On average Battle Hill West has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Battle Hill West is £40,217 per year. There are 3 schools in Battle Hill West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Battle Hill West is home to around 5,514 people, with a population density of about 4,866.7 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
24.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Battle Hill West Population
5,514
Population density
4,866.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.72(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.04(-8%)
Shoplifting
15.6(+28%)
Other theft
9.61(+48%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.25(-23%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,296
96.06%
Other White
55
1%
African
33
0.6%
Other
20
0.36%
Irish
20
0.36%
Total population: 5,513

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,020
22.1%
No qualifications
938
20.33%
Level 3 (A level)
859
18.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
699
15.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
514
11.14%
Total 16+ residents: 4,615

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
888
34.35%
Owns with a mortgage
722
27.93%
Social rents from council
551
21.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
287
11.1%
Other social rented
64
2.48%
Total households: 2,585

Property prices in Battle Hill West

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Battle Hill West area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Battle Hill West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Battle Hill West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£255,500
Flats11£90,000
Semi-Detached28£165,275
Terraced26£150,000

10 years median price trend in Battle Hill West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Battle Hill West.

All postcodes in Battle Hill West

NE289LT

Tynedale Avenue

NE289DF

Bradford Avenue

NE289AH

Blackthorn Drive

NE289AQ

Berry Close

NE289JH

Kings Road North

NE289BH

Belper Close

NE289JP

Rae Avenue

NE289BE

Briar Close

NE289LR

Tynedale Avenue

NE289BN

Boston Close

NE289DG

Bradford Avenue

NE289AG

Burnet Close

NE289JF

Milfield Avenue

NE289NA

Allendale Avenue

NE289EL

Battle Hill Drive

NE289LG

High View North

NE289LJ

Rose Gardens

NE289RJ

Bray Close

NE289LB

High View North

NE289AZ

Baywood Grove

NE289JQ

Kings Road North

NE289DX

Belmont Close

NE289HT

Kings Road North

NE289JS

Birkdale Close

NE289LP

Prospect Avenue North

NE289BZ

Blandford Way

NE289QB

Canterbury Avenue

NE289BJ

Berkley Close

NE289JG

Milfield Avenue

NE289BB

Bracken Avenue

NE289JY

Russell Close

NE289LX

Weardale Avenue

NE289SG

Bodmin Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.