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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 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. 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

Median price£145,190
Price per sq ft£153
Sales (last 12 months)85
Typical range (middle 50%)£88K – £191K

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £145,190 (about £153 per square foot) in Wallsend East 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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£333,750£269
Semi-Detached20£185,150£190
Terraced25£163,000£151
Flats32£87,875£137

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wallsend East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wallsend East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220,000£63,475£129,000£119,000
2017£219,975£60,000£120,000£118,000
2018£251,000£67,000£139,950£114,500
2019£253,000£68,000£130,500£119,000
2020£230,000£65,725£134,500£120,000
2021£245,000£75,000£151,000£120,000
2022£295,000£79,000£154,975£142,000
2023£265,000£80,000£166,000£151,643
2024£260,000£81,500£185,000£150,000
2025£341,250£85,000£186,000£150,000
2026£229,000£97,000£192,625£183,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wallsend East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wallsend East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£188£87£147£129
2017£192£88£130£112
2018£199£86£160£107
2019£176£89£136£123
2020£222£98£145£123
2021£213£102£167£124
2022£239£117£152£148
2023£239£124£180£160
2024£260£129£198£166
2025£264£126£211£170
2026£232£154£175£146
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wallsend East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wallsend East 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.