Postcode NE28 0BJ 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 126.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 3.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Howdon Park.
Willington Quay has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,584 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Willington Quay has a very high crime rate, with approximately 126.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.9% 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.
The average income per household in Willington Quay is £39,134 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 308 ft away from NE28 0BJ.
Willington Quay near NE28 0BJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Heworth located about 3.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Howdon Park | Medium | Walking directions to Howdon Park |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 (about £169 per square foot) in Howdon area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £352,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £250,000 | £232 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £157,000 | £184 |
| Terraced | 22 | £130,044 | £154 |
| Flats | 17 | £82,000 | £129 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £82,000 | £162,000 | £129,087 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE28 0BJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | 16, Cawfields Close, Wallsend, NE28 0BJ | Detached | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 40, Cawfields Close, Wallsend, NE28 0BJ | Detached | Freehold | £252,500 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 27, Cawfields Close, Wallsend, NE28 0BJ | Detached | Leasehold | £285,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 24, Cawfields Close, Wallsend, NE28 0BJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2025 | 21, Cawfields Close, Wallsend, NE28 0BJ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £270,000 |
In the NE28 0BJ postcode area, located within Willington Quay, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE28 0BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | Tynemouth Road, North Tyneside, NE28 0LF | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Churchill St Discount Centre | Churchill Street, North Tyneside, NE28 7TG | Walking directions to Churchill St Discount Centre |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | Churchill Street, Wallsend, NE28 7DB | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Tynemouth Road, North Tyneside, NE28 0LQ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | 119-125 Tynemouth Road, Wallsend, NE28 0BA | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
Annual council tax rates for North Tyneside district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE28 0BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dan Robson
Howdon - Elected 7 May 2026
Mary Glindon
Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE28 0BJ records about 127 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around NE28 0BJ in Willington Quay is £140,000 (about £169 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to NE28 0BJ, including Stephenson Memorial Primary School, Denbigh Community Primary School and Groundwork South and North Tyneside (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE28 0BJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,584 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend covering NE28 0BJ is Mary Glindon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dan Robson (Reform UK).