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Willington Quay

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About

Willington Quay is a residential area situated on the north bank of the River Tyne. It lies directly east of Howdon and is characterised by terraced housing and local amenities serving the community. The area has historical roots in shipbuilding and riverside industry, with its layout and architecture reflecting this past. The presence of the river and its associated quayside remains a dominant geographical feature shaping the local environment.

A notable local landmark is the Willington Gut, a tidal inlet that cuts into the quay. The area provides direct access to the Tyne Pedestrian and Cycle Tunnel, connecting to Jarrow. Green space is offered at the nearby Riverside Park. The community is served by several local schools, shops, and public houses, maintaining its function as a settled residential district within the wider borough.

Area overview

On average Willington Quay has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 35.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household 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
105
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
35.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.71(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.99(-4%)
Public order
9.81(+20%)
Other theft
8.64(+44%)
North East average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,491
24.64%
No qualifications
1,427
23.58%
Level 3 (A level)
983
16.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
947
15.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
647
10.69%
Total 16+ residents: 6,052

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

Median price£132,000
Price per sq ft£161
Sales (last 12 months)71
Typical range (middle 50%)£90K – £189K

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £132,000 (about £161 per square foot) in Willington Quay area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £352,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Willington Quay over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£241,000£239
Semi-Detached23£170,000£189
Terraced28£127,044£139
Flats12£74,000£107

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Willington Quay

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Willington Quay.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175,000£53,000£128,000£94,000
2017£165,495£68,000£116,500£86,000
2018£178,000£63,000£150,500£95,000
2019£197,975£54,000£123,000£110,750
2020£185,000£64,475£117,500£105,000
2021£201,500£68,000£150,500£116,475
2022£224,500£75,375£157,500£128,750
2023£249,950£75,000£152,500£140,000
2024£254,950£77,000£185,000£147,202
2025£245,000£75,000£170,000£128,750
2026£251,250£71,500£185,000£129,087
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Willington Quay.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Willington Quay.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£172£71£152£96
2017£169£84£130£111
2018£179£103£150£106
2019£173£81£146£118
2020£171£107£150£107
2021£192£99£165£138
2022£230£122£182£149
2023£254£90£183£148
2024£230£116£204£164
2025£220£104£188£141
2026£239£121£208£143
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Willington Quay.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Willington Quay 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.