Property profile

2 Merlin Crescent

Map showing 2, Merlin Crescent, Wallsend

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Estimated sale price

£55,000

Flats sold in Howdon

The box shows the middle 50% of flats sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold22 Oct 2010
£35,000Change since last sale: +£19,000 (+55%)
Annualised change
+2.8% per yearNorth Tyneside annualised change (flats) since 2010: +1.9% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £127 per sq ft
£85 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£42 per sq ft (−33%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Howdon
£78,000Estimate vs local median: −£24,000 (−31%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeFlat / End-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1950-1966
Floor area59 m² / 635 sq ft
Rooms3 habitable / 3 heated
Floor level1st
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection31 Aug 2010

Sales history

DatePriceChange
22 Oct 2010£35,000+37%
19 Dec 1997£25,500-

Local market

Property prices in Howdon

Median price£140,000
Price per sq ft£168
Sales (last 12 months)101
Typical range (middle 50%)£100K – £184K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 (about £168 per square foot) in Howdon 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 Howdon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£241,000£239
Semi-Detached44£158,500£183
Terraced31£132,000£154
Flats18£78,000£127

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Howdon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Howdon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175,000£72,000£126,000£94,000
2017£165,748£68,950£103,000£95,000
2018£176,000£66,000£133,000£93,750
2019£214,250£63,000£115,000£106,000
2020£180,000£64,250£119,500£112,750
2021£215,000£71,750£139,000£124,000
2022£224,500£75,000£140,000£132,000
2023£249,950£74,000£150,500£145,000
2024£257,127£77,000£150,000£150,000
2025£245,000£82,000£156,000£133,000
2026£251,250£77,500£164,000£132,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Howdon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Howdon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£169£107£142£112
2017£169£108£124£112
2018£183£107£145£114
2019£173£91£132£124
2020£167£100£148£124
2021£192£116£153£140
2022£236£122£157£151
2023£255£122£167£155
2024£231£122£186£166
2025£220£125£185£156
2026£239£131£180£153
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Howdon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Howdon in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE28 7DH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE28 7DH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Sept 202543, Stanley Street, Wallsend, NE28 7DBFlatsLeasehold£47,750
12 Sept 202545, Stanley Street, Wallsend, NE28 7DBFlatsFreehold£47,750
06 Nov 202511, Churchill Street, Wallsend, NE28 7SZTerracedFreehold£222,924
06 Jun 20255, Churchill Street, Wallsend, NE28 7SZTerracedFreehold£130,000
19 Sept 20256, Shakespeare Street, Wallsend, NE28 7DEFlatsLeasehold£55,000

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Area insights for NE28 7DH

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Overview

Postcode NE28 7DH is located in a major urban area, within the Howdon ward of North Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Willington Quay area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Willington Quay is £39,134 per year. The nearest station is Heworth, about 3.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
32.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Willington Quay has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,522 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Willington Quay has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32.3%

Approximately 32.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Willington Quay is £39,134 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE28 7DH.

Flood risk

No risk

Willington Quay near NE28 7DH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Heworth located about 3.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
257
Population density
7,750.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.95(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.93(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.48(-26%)
Other theft
4.85(-19%)
Shoplifting
4.85(-59%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
219
85.21%
African
14
5.45%
Other White
11
4.28%
White and Black African (mixed)
5
1.95%
Pakistani
4
1.56%
Total population: 257

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
50
23.92%
Level 3 (A level)
44
21.05%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
19.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
17.22%
Apprenticeship
16
7.66%
Total 16+ residents: 209

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
60
46.15%
Social rents from council
38
29.23%
Owns outright
16
12.31%
Owns with a mortgage
12
9.23%
Other social rented
4
3.08%
Total households: 130

Schools

In the NE28 7DH postcode area, located within Willington Quay, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE28 7DH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryStephenson Memorial Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryDenbigh Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryWallsend St Peter's CofE Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE28 7DH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE28 7DH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miChurchill St Discount CentreChurchill Street, North Tyneside, NE28 7TGWalking directions to Churchill St Discount Centre
0.1 miHeron FoodsChurchill Street, Wallsend, NE28 7DBWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.1 miLifestyle Express59 Archer Street, Wallsend, NE28 7DLWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.1 miBest-oneTynemouth Road, North Tyneside, NE28 0LFWalking directions to Best-one
0.1 miDiane's Mini MarketAngle Terrace, North Tyneside, NE28 7BQWalking directions to Diane's Mini Market