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Wallsend West

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About

Wallsend West sits on the northern bank of the River Tyne, directly across from the city of Newcastle. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian terraces and more modern housing estates. Its layout is defined by major roads like the Coast Road, which provides a key transport link. The western boundary is marked by the extensive Rising Sun Country Park, offering woodland and farmland within the urban setting.

The area's history is deeply connected to shipbuilding and coal mining, though little heavy industry remains today. Wallsend West is home to the Segedunum Roman Fort, a major museum and excavated site that marks the eastern terminus of Hadrian's Wall. Local shopping needs are served by the High Street and the nearby Willington Quay. The residential streets are generally quiet, with good access to schools and community facilities.

Area overview

On average Wallsend West has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wallsend West is £36,878 per year. There are 4 schools in Wallsend West: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wallsend West is home to around 6,864 people, with a population density of about 3,135.7 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
25.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wallsend West Population
6,864
Population density
3,135.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.43(+33%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.22(+20%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.03(+41%)
Shoplifting
12.09(+3%)
Public order
11.8(+44%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,357
92.61%
Other White
144
2.1%
Chinese
55
0.8%
African
49
0.71%
Other Asian
41
0.6%
Total population: 6,864

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,463
25.4%
No qualifications
1,302
22.6%
Level 3 (A level)
990
17.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
817
14.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
585
10.16%
Total 16+ residents: 5,760

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
905
26.95%
Owns with a mortgage
898
26.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
595
17.72%
Social rents from council
547
16.29%
Other social rented
308
9.17%
Total households: 3,358

Property prices in Wallsend West

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £148,000 in Wallsend West area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,300 up to £330,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wallsend West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached4£251,000£3,261
Flats15£94,500£1,628
Semi-Detached29£167,500£1,973
Terraced29£155,000£1,680

10 years median price trend in Wallsend West

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

All postcodes in Wallsend West

NE288LJ

Blenkinsop Street

NE286HJ

Station Road

NE288JY

Elton Street West

NE288DB

Park Terrace

NE288HQ

Laburnum Avenue

NE288RE

Town Square

NE288SB

Station Road

NE288QE

Cresswell Road

NE288NB

Hedley Place

NE288QY

Lisle Street

NE286AU

Sedley Road

NE288EP

Chesterwood Drive

NE288RA

David Street

NE288PR

High Street East

NE288SG

Burn Avenue

NE289ES

Ohanlon Crescent

NE288RX

Diamond Street

NE288RL

North Road

NE288DU

Station Road

NE288JP

Wallsend Central

NE288ED

West Street

NE288NN

Chicken Road

NE286BX

Philiphaugh

NE288QQ

High Street West

NE288BN

Wallsend North

NE288DL

Queens Crescent

NE286SD

The Avenue

NE288RZ

Albert Avenue

NE288DZ

Lincoln Avenue

NE288EE

Cheshire Gardens

NE288JQ

High Street West

NE288DA

Coast Road

NE288DP

Regent Road

NE288LG

West Street

NE288EQ

Cambridge Avenue

NE288ND

Hedley Place

NE289ET

Churcher Gardens

NE288NT

Thames Gardens

NE288DQ

The Drive

NE288RP

Saker Place

NE288LF

North Road

NE286RN

Frank Street

NE286RP

Frank Street

NE286RX

Border Road

NE288PF

High Street East

NE288SX

Rheydt Avenue

NE288HX

High Street West

NE288BF

Fairway Drive

NE288LP

Equitable Street

NE286RL

Hugh Street

NE286EF

Winifred Gardens

NE286RQ

Praetorian Drive

NE286DH

Eden Street

NE288QG

St Aidans Road

NE286AL

Wallsend Central

NE286RE

Atkinson Terrace

NE288LN

Cobden Street

NE286RZ

Portugal Place

NE286BY

Cecil Court

NE288QL

Rutland Road

NE288RH

North Road

NE288RR

Wilson Street

NE288EJ

Station Road

NE288RY

Jubilee Street

NE286DL

Buddle Industrial Estate

NE288JR

Atkinson Street

NE288NG

Station Road North

NE286BS

Wilberforce Street

NE287QP

Park Road

NE286BT

The Avenue

NE288LQ

Provident Terrace

NE286RU

James Terrace

NE288NL

Grace Gardens

NE288AW

Elmfield Gardens

NE286RF

Atkinson Street

NE288RW

Harle Street

NE286BU

George Road

NE288NH

Chicken Road

NE286SB

Brussels Road

NE286RG

Atkinson Street

NE288RN

Clifton Avenue

NE288AH

Prince Road

NE288DJ

Thompson Gardens

NE288AU

Wiltshire Gardens

NE286DX

Carville Road

NE288DY

Somerset Gardens

NE288HA

Park Road

NE288DW

Queens Crescent

NE288HG

Laburnum Avenue

NE288NQ

Station Road North

NE288DN

Prince Road

NE288LL

Harrington Street

NE286RB

Atkinson Street

NE288QB

High Street West

NE288DF

Station Road

NE288JE

High Street West

NE288HE

Woodbine Avenue

NE286RY

Eden Street

NE288DS

Station Road

NE288SE

Windsor Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.