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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

NE288QP

Lisle Street

NE288RG

Station Road

NE288SQ

Station Road

NE286EQ

Hadrian Road

NE288SU

Rheydt Avenue

NE288LY

Hedley Place

NE286TF

Carville Road

NE288RQ

North Road

NE288DD

Park View

NE286SZ

Station Road

NE288EG

Oxford Avenue

NE288AQ

Greenside Close

NE288HD

Hawthorne Grove

NE288AP

Ashfield Gardens

NE286AR

Crawley Road

NE286AS

Curzon Road West

NE288NJ

Mulcaster Gardens

NE288ES

Eltringham Close

NE288EH

West Street

NE288EN

Station Road

NE286DD

Neptune Road

NE286DJ

Eden Street

NE288LB

Westfield Park

NE288PU

Grasmere Road

NE286RH

Tiberius Close

NE287QS

Park Road

NE288QJ

Lilian Avenue

NE288DE

Park Avenue

NE288SD

Victoria Avenue

NE288HU

High Street West

NE286HD

Station Road

NE286AB

Carville Road

NE286BW

Union Street

NE288RB

Wilson Street

NE288QF

Forrest Road

NE288PX

Grasmere Road

NE288JA

High Street West

NE288SF

Balmoral Street

NE288RD

Station Road

NE286RT

Warwick Road

NE288EB

Derby Gardens

NE288QH

Windermere Close

NE288NW

Primrose Gardens

NE288AA

Station Road North

NE288EL

Station Road

NE288LA

Rochdale Street

NE288JD

High Street West

NE288EA

Devonshire Gardens

NE288JN

Segedunum Way

NE288DT

Station Road

NE286AX

The Avenue

NE288LH

Hopper Street

NE286SA

Elsdon Terrace

NE288SA

Station Road

NE288LD

West Street

NE288RJ

North Road

NE288QS

Station Road

NE288ER

Stamfordham Close

NE286BA

Carville Gardens

NE288NX

High Street East

NE288DH

Station Road

NE288PA

High Street East

NE288QU

Elton Street East

NE288QT

Station Road

NE286HQ

Buddle Street

NE288LE

West Street

NE288EF

Bedford Avenue

NE288AY

Orchard Gardens

NE289EU

Elliott Gardens

NE286HR

Buddle Street

NE288QX

John Street

NE288AZ

Strawberry Gardens

NE288HZ

High Street West

NE288HF

Beech Grove

NE286RD

Plantation Street

NE288QA

Lynn Road

NE287QR

Park Road

NE286HB

Wooley Street

NE288DR

Queens Crescent

NE288AN

Elmfield Gardens

NE288PZ

Forrest Road

NE288JZ

Mutual Street

NE288HY

High Street West

NE288HB

Woodbine Avenue

NE288AB

Station Road North

NE286DU

Maude Gardens

NE288AS

Beechfield Gardens

NE288RS

Mitchell Court

NE286HP

Station Road

NE288DX

Dorset Avenue

NE288JX

West Street

NE288HR

Laburnum Avenue

NE288LW

Douglass Street

NE288QD

High Street West

NE288BH

Fairway Drive

NE288PY

Forrest Road

NE288AX

Strawberry Gardens

NE286EH

Buddle Street

NE288DG

Queen's Crescent

NE286RJ

Carville Road

Data Sources

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