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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 123 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 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
123
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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
66.6(+63%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.94(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.56(+5%)
Public order
11.25(+28%)
Other theft
7.98(+23%)
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

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £169,000 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
Detached9£259,303
Flats10£79,500
Semi-Detached25£185,000
Terraced24£137,250

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

NE286JG

Dilston Grange

NE286JH

Dilston Grange

NE286NA

Armstrong Road

NE286QB

Roland Road

NE286QF

Ford Terrace

NE286JJ

Mickley Close

NE286JS

Marina Veiw

NE286LE

Rosehill Road

NE287SZ

Churchill Street

NE280BG

Haydon Drive

NE280BH

Haydon Drive

NE286JW

Millers Bank

NE287JT

Glanton Close

NE286NF

Byron Avenue

NE287DH

Merlin Crescent

NE287DZ

Rothbury Gardens

NE286TT

Gut Road

NE287AE

Ashbrooke Gardens

NE287AS

Howdon

NE286AF

Alwin Close

NE286AJ

Woodacre Mews

NE280LF

Tynemouth Road

NE287AF

Hornsby Court

NE280AJ

Hazelwood Terrace

NE286LP

Carlyle Street

NE286SP

Norman Terrace

NE280AL

Howdon Lane

NE280BJ

Cawfields Close

NE280NJ

Gilsland Avenue

NE287HT

Threap Gardens

NE287TB

Churchill Street

NE280NQ

Gilsland Avenue

NE286RR

Smeaton Court

NE286LD

Rosehill Road

NE286PZ

North Terrace

NE287BJ

Burn Terrace

NE287HS

Whitby Gardens

NE286QE

South Terrace

NE287BB

Willington Terrace

NE286UL

Tyne View Terrace

NE287AZ

Orde Avenue

NE287BY

Priors Way

NE280AW

Rutherford Street

NE287BP

Rosehill

NE287DQ

Merlin Crescent

NE280AG

Martin Road

NE287DD

Stanley Street

NE286LR

Smeaton Street

NE286SG

Tyne View Terrace

NE286TS

Anderson Way

NE287BG

Kingsley Place

NE287DA

Mcnamara Court

NE287DR

Lesbury Avenue

NE286LX

Bewicke Road

NE286NB

Station Road

NE287AN

Mcnamara Road

NE287LJ

Church Bank

NE280AP

Stead Street

NE286JZ

Ravensworth Close

NE286LZ

Armstrong Road

NE286QD

South Terrace

NE287AY

West Farm Road

NE287TD

Churchill Street

NE280AR

Bolam Gardens

NE286LW

Armstrong Road

NE286SH

Bewicke Road

NE286TZ

Potter Street

NE287DJ

Archer Street

NE280BE

Howdon Lane

NE280AA

Tynemouth Road

NE287AA

Archer Street

Data Sources

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