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Wallsend East

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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 108 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
108
Deprivation level
8/10
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
50.17(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.68(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.57(-3%)
Public order
10.59(+21%)
Other theft
10.59(+63%)
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 81 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 in Wallsend East area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £625,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wallsend East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£277,500
Flats34£85,000
Semi-Detached23£178,000
Terraced19£152,000

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

NE287PD

Wallsend Central

NE288HW

Mills Gardens

NE288PQ

High Street East

NE288SS

High View

NE287QA

The Meadows

NE286HG

Carville Station Cottages

NE286HS

Hadrian Road

NE287LT

Coronation Street

NE287NP

The Green

NE287SR

Durham Street West

NE286PQ

Laurel Street

NE286PG

Laurel Street

NE286PH

Myrtle Grove

NE286PN

Willow Grove

NE287RZ

Durham Street

NE287SB

Cumberland Street

NE286PF

Lawson Street

NE287LA

High Street East

NE287RB

Kings Road South

NE287SJ

High Street East

NE286JB

Vine Street

NE287JN

Segedunum Crescent

NE287NJ

Back Elm Terrace

NE286TD

Station Road

NE287JF

St Cuthberts Road

NE287SF

Percy Street

NE286JE

Vine Street

NE286TG

Laurel Street

NE287ES

Hunters Lodge

NE287HJ

St Oswalds Road

NE287RT

High Street East

NE287EP

Whitehouse Mews

NE286HH

Hadrian Road

NE287PG

The Green

NE286PD

Holly Avenue

NE286PW

Oak Grove

NE287PL

Grange Villas

NE286PL

Holly Avenue

NE287HE

Deneholm

NE287JP

Roman Court

NE286HZ

Railway Terrace

NE287HL

Bede Crescent

NE287NX

Lily Bank

NE287RY

Westmoreland Street

NE287HW

Hampshire Gardens

NE287EN

Stadium Villas

NE287PZ

Durham Street

NE286JD

Vine Street

NE287LS

Sunningdale Avenue

NE287QZ

Kings Road

NE288SR

High View

NE286PR

Cedar Grove

NE287HF

St Peters Road

NE287NL

Park Road

NE287QX

Irwin Avenue

NE288HJ

Henderson Road

NE287NA

Ferndale Avenue

NE286PT

Brentwood Grove

NE287LP

Park Road

NE286BB

Wallsend Central

NE287JR

Cestrium Court

NE287PS

Richardson Street

NE286PA

Holly Avenue

NE287LZ

Croft Avenue

Data Sources

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