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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, in line with the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 25.4% 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
25.4%
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

Median price£147,750
Price per sq ft£167
Sales (last 12 months)78
Typical range (middle 50%)£120K – £190K

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £147,750 (about £167 per square foot) in Wallsend West area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,300 up to £414,995.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£335,998£322
Semi-Detached26£181,250£193
Terraced31£150,000£157
Flats17£90,000£146

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wallsend West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wallsend West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016—£75,000£122,000£103,103
2017£187,500£74,750£130,000£110,000
2018£175,000£76,500£135,000£128,250
2019£178,500£75,000£131,000£118,750
2020£192,750£87,500£140,000£114,000
2021£182,500£83,500£149,950£132,000
2022£224,500£84,500£173,500£145,000
2023£220,000£94,000£159,950£140,000
2024£404,995£89,000£190,000£151,000
2025£330,000£84,330£163,750£149,000
2026£272,000£90,750£185,000£155,405
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wallsend West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wallsend West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016—£102£135£116
2017£176£102£148£115
2018£212£103£143£122
2019£191£109£152£117
2020£239£111£155£121
2021£207£114£166£124
2022£237£125£186£137
2023£233£130£183£142
2024£265£106£226£154
2025£287£111£193£166
2026£324£146£189£132
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wallsend West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wallsend West 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.

All postcodesin Wallsend West

NE286RJ

Carville Road