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About

Howdon sits on the north bank of the River Tyne in North Tyneside, immediately east of Wallsend and west of North Shields. The area forms its own council ward and is served by Howdon station on the Tyne and Wear Metro, which gives a direct link to the wider network. Streets are oriented around Howdon Road, where a small parade of shops and local services provides daily needs. Housing ranges from post-war council estates to later infill developments, and a primary school and community facilities serve local families.

Green space and river access shape much of local life: short paths from residential streets lead down to the Tyne embankment and connecting routes along the river. Community groups use a multi-use centre for events and activities, and small-scale light industry sits on former industrial plots rather than on the riverfront itself. The Metro stop bearing the area’s name is a regular reference point for residents and visitors moving across North Tyneside.

Area overview

On average Howdon has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 39.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Howdon is £38,343 per year. There are 4 schools in Howdon: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Howdon is home to around 6,408 people, with a population density of about 5,295.9 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
39.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Howdon Population
6,408
Population density
5,295.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.45(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.57(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.68(-15%)
Public order
8.58(+5%)
Shoplifting
7.65(-35%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,096
95.21%
Other White
102
1.59%
African
34
0.53%
Other
24
0.37%
Other Asian
22
0.34%
Total population: 6,403

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,364
25.84%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,030
19.51%
Level 3 (A level)
903
17.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
830
15.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
604
11.44%
Total 16+ residents: 5,278

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
934
31.13%
Owns with a mortgage
743
24.77%
Owns outright
614
20.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
334
11.13%
Other social rented
314
10.47%
Total households: 3,000

Property prices in Howdon

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £152,500 in Howdon area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £225,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Howdon 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 Howdon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced12£155,000
Semi-Detached28£150,000
Flats5£89,866

10 years median price trend in Howdon

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Howdon.

All postcodes in Howdon

NE280AN

Mitford Gardens

NE280DZ

Tynemouth Road

NE280PY

Sandown Court

NE287DX

Edward Road

NE287EE

Craster Gardens

NE280DG

Saltburn Gardens

NE280ET

Coniston Road

NE280HN

Lonsdale Gardens

NE280LY

Murray Road

NE280AB

Tynemouth Road

NE280DX

Ridley Avenue

NE280EP

Coniston Road

NE280HA

Appleby Gardens

NE280NX

Windsor Drive

NE280EZ

Ennerdale Gardens

NE280QB

Purley Close

NE287HX

The Bungalows

NE280DA

Keswick Gardens

NE280HL

Melrose Gardens

NE280LG

Tynemouth Road

NE280LJ

Lisle Grove

NE280PH

Elgin Avenue

NE280PN

Camberley Road

NE280RB

Sandholm Close

NE280BX

Denbigh Avenue

NE280DH

St Julien Gardens

NE280DQ

Cleveland Gardens

NE280EX

Derwent Gardens

NE280HH

Kendal Gardens

NE280PJ

Elgin Avenue

NE280PS

Windsor Drive

NE287TJ

Churchill Street

NE280DL

Henley Gardens

NE280PX

Sandown Gardens

NE280QJ

Mitford Gardens

NE280QP

Taunton Close

NE287DT

Simonside Avenue

NE280QU

Tiverton Close

NE280DE

Laing Grove

NE280LB

Amberley Close

NE280DW

Monmouth Gardens

NE280LP

Lisle Grove

NE280NA

Watson Gardens

NE280BY

Radnor Gardens

NE280EA

Tynemouth Road

NE287TW

Gibson Street

NE280QG

Oban Avenue

NE280HD

Brampton Gardens

NE280HF

Alston Close

NE280QR

Taunton Close

NE287DU

Edward Road

NE287TH

Churchill Street

NE287TN

Howdon

NE280DP

Pembroke Gardens

NE280NZ

Windsor Close

NE280EL

Howdon

NE280DN

Monmouth Gardens

NE280HB

Ridley Avenue

NE280HE

Brough Gardens

NE280LR

Lisle Grove

NE287EJ

Ryton Gardens

NE280LL

Coldstream Gardens

NE280NG

Robinson Gardens

NE280PP

Denbigh Avenue

NE280HP

Sandown Court

NE280NP

Windsor Drive

NE280NE

Harrison Road

NE280NF

Coldstream Gardens

NE280PR

Denbigh Avenue

NE280BU

Denbigh Avenue

NE280QH

Mitford Gardens

NE280QN

Mitford Gardens

NE280QQ

Beal Gardens

NE287TE

Churchill Street

NE280DT

Kelso Gardens

NE280EB

Stead Street

NE280DR

Denbigh Avenue

NE280HG

Langdale Gardens

NE280LN

Denbigh Avenue

NE280LS

Lisle Grove

NE287EF

Savory Road

NE280LT

Malvern Road

NE280ND

Harrison Road

NE280PG

Windsor Drive

NE280PW

Windsor Close

NE280QF

Perth Gardens

NE280DS

Denbigh Avenue

NE280HW

Melrose Gardens

NE280QL

Mitford Gardens

NE287EG

Simonside Avenue

NE287EH

Savory Road

NE280BZ

Caroline Gardens

NE280PU

Oban Avenue

NE280PZ

Perth Gardens

NE287ED

Savory Road

NE287EW

Octavia Court

NE287TL

Churchill Street

NE287FA

Engine Inn Road

NE280ER

Matfen Gardens

NE280PL

Windsor Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.