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About

Wallsend East sits on the northern bank of the River Tyne, a residential district primarily composed of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. The area is defined by its proximity to the river and its historical roots in heavy industry, though the landscape is now largely residential and green. The streets are arranged on a gentle slope, offering views across the water towards Walker and the wider cityscape of Newcastle upon Gateshead.

A central feature is the expansive Wallsend Park, providing recreational space with sports fields and playgrounds. The area is anchored by the high street along Station Road, serving local shopping needs. The Segedunum Roman Fort and Museum, marking the eastern terminus of Hadrian's Wall, sits at the western edge, a direct link to the area's ancient significance. Regular bus services connect residents to Wallsend town centre and North Shields.

Area overview

On average Wallsend East has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wallsend East is £43,549 per year. There are 2 schools in Wallsend East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Wallsend East is home to around 7,175 people, with a population density of about 3,355.8 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
20.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wallsend East Population
7,175
Population density
3,355.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.85(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.49(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.29(-1%)
Public order
9.9(+21%)
Other theft
9.48(+58%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,319
88.08%
Other White
317
4.42%
Other
71
0.99%
Chinese
69
0.96%
Indian
62
0.86%
Total population: 7,174

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,573
26.93%
No qualifications
1,158
19.83%
Level 3 (A level)
1,093
18.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
871
14.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
570
9.76%
Total 16+ residents: 5,841

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
972
28.24%
Owns with a mortgage
900
26.15%
Owns outright
763
22.17%
Social rents from council
475
13.8%
Other social rented
214
6.22%
Total households: 3,442

Property prices in Wallsend East

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £141,000 in Wallsend East area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,500 up to £685,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wallsend East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached8£341,250£2,899
Flats35£87,500£1,470
Semi-Detached22£178,650£2,149
Terraced28£151,000£1,598

10 years median price trend in Wallsend East

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

All postcodes in Wallsend East

NE287LQ

Wallsend Central

NE286PW

Oak Grove

NE286PH

Myrtle Grove

NE287JS

Kings Vale

NE287PG

The Green

NE287RY

Westmoreland Street

NE287NU

Elm Terrace

NE287LP

Park Road

NE288SS

High View

NE288HJ

Henderson Road

NE287RQ

The Acres

NE287HQ

St Peters Road

NE287SA

Boyd Road

NE287RX

High Street East

NE286HS

Hadrian Road

NE287SJ

High Street East

NE287QY

Dees Avenue

NE287SB

Cumberland Street

NE288PQ

High Street East

NE287NX

Lily Bank

NE287QZ

Kings Road

NE286TQ

Laurel Street

NE287QB

Northumberland Street

NE287PT

Charlotte Street

NE287JF

St Cuthberts Road

NE287RN

Alexandra Street

NE287QX

Irwin Avenue

NE287PZ

Durham Street

NE286TG

Laurel Street

NE287JL

Caesar Way

NE287QT

Kings Road South

NE286PA

Holly Avenue

NE286PN

Willow Grove

NE287NQ

Park Road

NE287HP

Norfolk Gardens

NE287LT

Coronation Street

NE286PT

Brentwood Grove

NE287HL

Bede Crescent

NE286BB

Wallsend Central

NE287AD

Sussex Gardens

NE287HG

St Cuthberts Road

NE287SN

Dene Crescent

NE287PR

Richardson Street

NE287NP

The Green

NE287JD

St Cuthberts Road

NE287JH

Swan Avenue

NE287EY

St Peters Road

NE287JP

Roman Court

NE287QQ

The Covers

NE286TD

Station Road

NE287PJ

Ferndale Avenue

NE287RG

Ashfield Mews

NE287HJ

St Oswalds Road

NE287HR

St Oswalds Road

NE287SL

Boyd Road

NE287EN

Stadium Villas

NE287NA

Ferndale Avenue

NE287JA

Queens Vale

NE288PJ

High Street East

NE287QU

Queens Terrace

NE286QY

Park Road

NE287QA

The Meadows

NE287JB

St Cuthberts Road

NE287NZ

Hunters Court

NE286QX

Park Road

NE287PF

Crow Bank

NE286PL

Holly Avenue

NE286UZ

Davy Bank

NE286PG

Laurel Street

NE286PF

Lawson Street

NE287EP

Whitehouse Mews

NE287HA

Parkside

NE286JE

Vine Street

NE287PX

Northumberland Street

NE287NT

Hawthorn Villas

NE287HE

Deneholm

NE287NW

Park Villas

NE287LA

High Street East

NE287RL

High Street East

NE287ES

Hunters Lodge

NE287LS

Sunningdale Avenue

NE286JF

Vine Street

NE287HD

Deneholm

NE287SR

Durham Street West

NE287LB

High Street East

NE287JG

Bede Crescent

NE287SF

Percy Street

NE286PD

Holly Avenue

NE287JE

Essex Gardens

NE287PA

Kings Road South

NE286HF

Hadrian Road

NE287EZ

Lindisfarne Place

NE287LN

Church Bank

NE287PH

Grange Close

NE287LZ

Croft Avenue

NE288ST

Selby Gardens

NE286PB

Holly Avenue

NE287PP

North View

NE286HH

Hadrian Road

NE286JB

Vine Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.