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Willington Quay

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About

Willington Quay is a residential area in North Tyneside, located along the north bank of the River Tyne. The area is known for its industrial heritage, with historic shipyards and docks playing a key role in its development. Housing consists mainly of terraced homes and modern estates, offering a mix of older and newer properties. The Quayside provides views of the river and nearby landmarks, linking the area to the broader Tyneside landscape.

Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, catering to everyday needs. Public transport connects Willington Quay to nearby towns like Wallsend and North Shields. The area retains a strong sense of community, with local events and clubs fostering connections among residents. Its proximity to the river and green spaces adds to its appeal for those seeking a balance between urban and semi-rural living.

Area overview

On average Willington Quay has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 153 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 35.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Willington Quay is £39,134 per year. There are 3 schools in Willington Quay: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Willington Quay is home to around 7,643 people, with a population density of about 3,029.2 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
153
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
35.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Willington Quay Population
7,643
Population density
3,029.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,901
90.29%
Other White
220
2.88%
African
111
1.45%
Chinese
55
0.72%
Pakistani
50
0.65%
Total population: 7,643

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
905
25.64%
Owns with a mortgage
873
24.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
646
18.31%
Owns outright
603
17.09%
Other social rented
408
11.56%
Total households: 3,529

Property prices in Willington Quay

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Willington Quay area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £375,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Willington Quay 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 Willington Quay over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£259,303
Flats9£80,500
Semi-Detached26£183,750
Terraced25£138,000

10 years median price trend in Willington Quay

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Willington Quay.

All postcodes in Willington Quay

NE287AJ

Archer Street

NE286NH

Addison Court

NE286LB

Northumberland Avenue

NE287DN

Archer Street

NE287AU

Archer Court

NE286TE

Howdon Green

NE286SL

George Street

NE286RS

Carlyle Court

NE280JE

Kent Avenue

NE280AH

Elizabeth Road

NE286LA

Elmwood Avenue

NE287DP

Mcnamara Road

NE280AT

Timlin Gardens

NE287TQ

Churchill Street

NE280LZ

Murray Road

NE280PD

Bewicke Street

NE280BW

Tynemouth Road

NE286AD

Derwent Way

NE287LG

St Peters Road

NE287AR

Howdon

NE286JN

Horsley View

NE280BQ

Housesteads Close

NE280AY

Rutherford Street

NE286TW

Stote Close

NE286SQ

Bewicke Road

NE287BL

Northumberland Terrace

NE287BH

Beverley Place

NE287BD

Eversley Place

NE286UE

Coach Open

NE280BB

Tynemouth Road

NE287DE

Shakespeare Street

NE280BN

Walton Gardens

NE287ET

Garrett Close

NE287AH

Shafto Street

NE286NG

Byron Avenue

NE280LX

Ilford Road

NE280AX

Firtrees Avenue

NE286UA

Amec Drive

NE286JY

Ravensworth Street

NE280BL

Auburn Court

NE280AZ

Tynemouth Road

NE287AG

Dairy Gardens

NE286HA

Point Pleasant Industrial Estate

NE280AU

Brunton Avenue

NE287HU

Threap Gardens

NE286JU

Helmsley Drive

NE280AS

Woodman Street

NE280AD

Tynemouth Road

NE287BE

Chester Avenue

NE286NE

Denewood Court

NE286JL

Sandhoe Walk

NE286AG

Coquet Gardens

NE287AQ

Willington Terrace

NE286ND

Station Road

NE286LY

Bewicke Road

NE286SN

Westmorland Avenue

NE287DL

Archer Street

NE286SU

Bewicke Street

NE286SJ

Gladstone Street

NE280NH

Greenside Avenue

NE287BU

Bishops Close

NE286QA

Northumberland Villas

NE287ER

Dovecrest Court

NE286SF

Clavering Street

NE286LG

Headlam View

NE286JT

Quay View

NE287TG

Stanley Street

NE280BD

Howdon Lane

NE280BA

Tynemouth Road

NE286QB

Roland Road

NE286JH

Dilston Grange

NE286JG

Dilston Grange

NE286QF

Ford Terrace

NE286NA

Armstrong Road

NE287SZ

Churchill Street

NE286LE

Rosehill Road

NE286JS

Marina Veiw

NE286JW

Millers Bank

NE287JT

Glanton Close

NE280BG

Haydon Drive

NE280BH

Haydon Drive

NE286JJ

Mickley Close

NE287DZ

Rothbury Gardens

NE287DH

Merlin Crescent

NE286NF

Byron Avenue

NE286TT

Gut Road

NE287AS

Howdon

NE287AE

Ashbrooke Gardens

NE286AJ

Woodacre Mews

NE286AF

Alwin Close

NE280AJ

Hazelwood Terrace

NE287AF

Hornsby Court

NE280LF

Tynemouth Road

NE286SP

Norman Terrace

NE286LP

Carlyle Street

NE280BJ

Cawfields Close

NE287TB

Churchill Street

NE287HT

Threap Gardens

NE280NJ

Gilsland Avenue

NE280AL

Howdon Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/12/2025.