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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£140,000
Price per sq ft£154
Sales (last 12 months)116
Typical range (middle 50%)£90K – £181K

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 (about £154 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-Detached21£185,000£206
Terraced50£149,000£153
Flats40£87,250£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£91,500£185,000£181,000
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£178£148
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

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