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Wallsend Central

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About

Wallsend Central ward sits along the northern bank of the River Tyne, a densely built residential area with a strong historical identity tied to shipbuilding and coal. Its street grid is defined by terraced housing, local shopping parades, and several community parks like the expansive Wallsend Park. The area's deep industrial past is physically anchored by the preserved ruins of Segedunum Roman Fort, a key site on Hadrian's Wall where the frontier monument reaches the river.

The ward is a functional urban centre, containing the main Wallsend Town Hall and library complex alongside modern residential developments. Public transport links, including the Tyne and Wear Metro, connect it directly to Newcastle. Daily life revolves around local institutions, schools, and the pedestrianised shopping area, with the Swan Hunter shipyard memorial serving as a quiet reminder of the community's defining 20th-century industry.

Area overview

On average Wallsend Central has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 22.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wallsend Central is £40,176 per year. There are 7 schools in Wallsend Central: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
22.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Wallsend Central

Median price£133,000
Price per sq ft£152
Sales (last 12 months)123
Typical range (middle 50%)£90K – £180K

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £133,000 (about £152 per square foot) in Wallsend Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,500 up to £685,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wallsend Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£367,500£213
Semi-Detached22£183,750£207
Terraced51£150,000£153
Flats45£87,750£139

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wallsend Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wallsend Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222,500£64,975£129,475£101,205
2017£219,950£67,250£127,000£113,000
2018£281,000£68,000£136,000£119,975
2019£204,750£69,975£130,500£120,000
2020£178,000£73,000£150,000£111,500
2021£219,500£75,000£149,250£127,500
2022£289,250£82,000£150,000£140,000
2023£262,000£86,000£160,000£135,250
2024£255,000£84,975£165,000£145,000
2025£383,750£85,000£180,900£147,500
2026£168,000£94,500£180,000£182,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wallsend Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wallsend Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£203£89£150£107
2017£190£95£132£112
2018£209£91£154£113
2019£197£90£129£111
2020£206£100£146£120
2021£208£108£159£123
2022£219£121£155£139
2023£239£124£155£143
2024£249£117£180£145
2025£241£120£209£153
2026£195£147£169£141
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wallsend Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wallsend Central in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Tyneside district.

Band A£1,641
Band B£1,915
Band C£2,188
Band D£2,462
Band E£3,009
Band F£3,556
Band G£4,103
Band H£4,924

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Wallsend Central ward.

Local councillors

Richard Julian Oliver

Wallsend Central - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Frequently asked questions about Wallsend Central

What is the average house price in Wallsend Central?

The median sale price in Wallsend Central is £133,000 (about £152 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Wallsend Central?

Wallsend Central has 6 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Wallsend Central?

Wallsend Central scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Wallsend Central sits around rank 6,174 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Wallsend Central?

The average household income in Wallsend Central is around £40,176 per year, and 22% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Wallsend Central?

Wallsend Central is represented by 1 elected councillor: Richard Julian Oliver (Reform UK).

All postcodesin Wallsend Central

NE288LP

Equitable Street

NE286BW

Union Street

NE286TB

Station Road

NE286JD

Vine Street

NE286QA

Northumberland Villas

NE287SJ

High Street East

NE286RN

Frank Street

NE288NX

High Street East

NE288PA

High Street East

NE288DD

Park View

NE287EY

St Peters Road

NE288JZ

Mutual Street

NE286PJ

Ash Grove

NE287PW

North View

NE286RZ

Portugal Place

NE286RL

Hugh Street

NE287PU

Charlotte Street

NE286TH

Sycamore Street

NE286PH

Myrtle Grove

NE287RF

Kings Road North

NE288JR

Atkinson Street

NE287LP

Park Road

NE287SE

Grey Street

NE287HR

St Oswalds Road

NE288HQ

Laburnum Avenue

NE288HR

Laburnum Avenue

NE286HG

Carville Station Cottages

NE286DL

Buddle Industrial Estate

NE287AB

St Hildas Avenue

NE286JE

Vine Street

NE287NU

Elm Terrace

NE287NZ

Hunters Court

NE287JQ

Haggie Avenue

NE288LJ

Blenkinsop Street

NE286AB

Carville Road

NE288PY

Forrest Road

NE286DH

Eden Street

NE287LH

Church Bank

NE287RT

High Street East

NE286DJ

Eden Street

NE286SA

Elsdon Terrace

NE288QT

Station Road

NE288LF

North Road

NE287HL

Bede Crescent

NE287PA

Kings Road South

NE288JQ

High Street West

NE286BS

Wilberforce Street

NE287HP

Norfolk Gardens

NE287HD

Deneholm

NE286RD

Plantation Street

NE287LB

High Street East

NE287HG

St Cuthberts Road

NE288JX

West Street

NE288RH

North Road

NE287JN

Segedunum Crescent

NE287SQ

Boyd Road

NE287PP

North View

NE287HE

Deneholm

NE288JN

Segedunum Way

NE288QG

St Aidans Road

NE286RE

Atkinson Terrace

NE287SG

Boyd Crescent

NE286PB

Holly Avenue

NE288LH

Hopper Street

NE287SB

Cumberland Street

NE287JG

Bede Crescent

NE287NW

Park Villas

NE287SN

Dene Crescent

NE286PQ

Laurel Street

NE286SB

Brussels Road

NE288QH

Windermere Close

NE288RA

David Street

NE286BB

Wallsend Central

NE287LN

Church Bank

NE286UZ

Davy Bank

NE288PR

High Street East

NE286BT

The Avenue

NE287LG

St Peters Road

NE287PG

The Green

NE287SA

Boyd Road

NE287JP

Roman Court

NE286SZ

Station Road

NE287HH

St Peters Road

NE287LQ

Wallsend Central

NE288HE

Woodbine Avenue

NE286QD

South Terrace

NE287PJ

Ferndale Avenue

NE288SG

Burn Avenue

NE288PX

Grasmere Road

NE287NT

Hawthorn Villas

NE286PU

Church View

NE288JY

Elton Street West

NE287EP

Whitehouse Mews

NE288LQ

Provident Terrace

NE287LT

Coronation Street

NE286RT

Warwick Road

NE286BX

Philiphaugh

NE286HQ

Buddle Street

NE288SD

Victoria Avenue

NE286AL

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