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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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 130 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
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
130
Deprivation level
8/10
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
60.9(+49%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.26(+24%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.59(+30%)
Shoplifting
14.28(+18%)
Public order
13.84(+58%)
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 81 recent sales, the median property price is £148,000 in Wallsend West area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,500 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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wallsend West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£280,000
Flats15£70,000
Semi-Detached30£171,248
Terraced34£150,000

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

NE288EA

Devonshire Gardens

NE288ES

Eltringham Close

NE286BY

Cecil Court

NE288QU

Elton Street East

NE288HA

Park Road

NE288LQ

Provident Terrace

NE288QD

High Street West

NE288RR

Wilson Street

NE288LJ

Blenkinsop Street

NE288RN

Clifton Avenue

NE288BN

Wallsend North

NE288QE

Cresswell Road

NE288RJ

North Road

NE289EU

Elliott Gardens

NE288ED

West Street

NE288LE

West Street

NE288SX

Rheydt Avenue

NE288NJ

Mulcaster Gardens

NE288ER

Stamfordham Close

NE288JN

Segedunum Way

NE288JR

Atkinson Street

NE288QL

Rutland Road

NE286RE

Atkinson Terrace

NE288BF

Fairway Drive

NE288PA

High Street East

NE286HD

Station Road

NE288EH

West Street

NE288RH

North Road

NE288SU

Rheydt Avenue

NE286AR

Crawley Road

NE288AZ

Strawberry Gardens

NE288ND

Hedley Place

NE288QQ

High Street West

NE286BA

Carville Gardens

NE288DB

Park Terrace

NE288HE

Woodbine Avenue

NE288LL

Harrington Street

NE288RX

Diamond Street

NE286EH

Buddle Street

NE286EQ

Hadrian Road

NE286TF

Carville Road

NE286HJ

Station Road

NE286SD

The Avenue

NE286RP

Frank Street

NE288AB

Station Road North

NE288HY

High Street West

NE288EL

Station Road

NE288JE

High Street West

NE288NB

Hedley Place

NE288NW

Primrose Gardens

NE286RQ

Praetorian Drive

NE288HQ

Laburnum Avenue

NE288QH

Windermere Close

NE288PZ

Forrest Road

NE288RW

Harle Street

NE288DU

Station Road

NE288DY

Somerset Gardens

NE286AU

Sedley Road

NE286SZ

Station Road

NE288DF

Station Road

NE286AX

The Avenue

NE286HP

Station Road

NE288DG

Queen's Crescent

NE288DZ

Lincoln Avenue

NE288QY

Lisle Street

NE286DJ

Eden Street

NE288EE

Cheshire Gardens

NE288HF

Beech Grove

NE288PY

Forrest Road

NE288AN

Elmfield Gardens

NE286RT

Warwick Road

NE288LP

Equitable Street

NE288SG

Burn Avenue

NE286DU

Maude Gardens

NE288AX

Strawberry Gardens

NE288DQ

The Drive

NE288DT

Station Road

NE288JZ

Mutual Street

NE286RB

Atkinson Street

NE288DW

Queens Crescent

NE288HZ

High Street West

NE288RB

Wilson Street

NE288SQ

Station Road

NE286SA

Elsdon Terrace

NE288JP

Wallsend Central

NE288RL

North Road

NE288AY

Orchard Gardens

NE288DA

Coast Road

NE288DR

Queens Crescent

NE288QG

St Aidans Road

NE288QJ

Lilian Avenue

NE286RN

Frank Street

NE288AS

Beechfield Gardens

NE286BU

George Road

NE286HR

Buddle Street

NE286RH

Tiberius Close

NE288DX

Dorset Avenue

NE288NL

Grace Gardens

NE288PU

Grasmere Road

NE288PX

Grasmere Road

Data Sources

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