Postcode NE28 0BU is located in a major urban area, within the Howdon ward of North Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Howdon area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Howdon is £38,343 per year. The nearest station is Heworth, about 4.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Melrose Gardens Park.
Howdon has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,498 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Howdon has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 41.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Howdon is £38,343 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 285 ft away from NE28 0BU.
Howdon near NE28 0BU 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 4.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Melrose Gardens Park | Large | Walking directions to Melrose Gardens Park |
| 0.4 mi | Howdon Park | Medium | Walking directions to Howdon Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £241,000 | £239 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £158,500 | £183 |
| Terraced | 31 | £132,000 | £154 |
| Flats | 18 | £78,000 | £127 |
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 | £77,500 | £164,000 | £132,000 |
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 0BU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Mar 2026 | 24, Redcar Road, Wallsend, NE28 0DD | Flats | Leasehold | £90,225 | |
| 22 Sept 2025 | 13, Redcar Road, Wallsend, NE28 0DD | Flats | Leasehold | £73,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 31, Laing Grove, Wallsend, NE28 0DE | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £72,500 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 75, Coldstream Gardens, Wallsend, NE28 0LL | Other | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 74, Coldstream Gardens, Wallsend, NE28 0LL | Flats | Leasehold | £102,000 |
In the NE28 0BU postcode area, located within Howdon, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE28 0BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Tynemouth Road, Wallsend, NE28 0EB | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Tynemouth Road, Wallsend, NE28 0EA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | 119-125 Tynemouth Road, Wallsend, NE28 0BA | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Tynemouth Road, North Tyneside, NE28 0LQ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | News Plus | Windsor Drive, North Tyneside, NE28 0PS | Walking directions to News Plus |
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 0BU, 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 0BU records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 0BU in Howdon is £140,000 (about £168 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to NE28 0BU, including Denbigh Community Primary School, Stephenson Memorial Primary School and Silverdale School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE28 0BU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,498 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 0BU is Mary Glindon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dan Robson (Reform UK).