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NE28 0NB

Benjamin Road

Howdon

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Detailed insights for NE28 0NB

Overview

Postcode NE28 0NB 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 3.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Howdon Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
25%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Howdon has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25%

Approximately 25.0% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Howdon is £38,343 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 154 ft away from NE28 0NB.

Flood risk

No risk

Howdon near NE28 0NB 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 3.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE28 0NB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHowdon ParkMediumWalking directions to Howdon Park

Area Profile

Population
306
Population density
6,884.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.8(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.52(+44%)
Shoplifting
27.58(+136%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.51(-8%)
Public order
9.19(+12%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
280
91.5%
African
5
1.63%
Pakistani
4
1.31%
Irish
4
1.31%
Other
4
1.31%
Total population: 306

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
58
23.87%
Level 3 (A level)
47
19.34%
Level 4+ (Degree)
47
19.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
18.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
11.11%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
41
33.06%
Owns outright
37
29.84%
Social rents from council
31
25%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.68%
Shared ownership
1
0.81%
Total households: 124

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 0NB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE28 0NB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 May 202524, Harrison Road, Wallsend, NE28 0NDSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
21 Jan 20266, Murray Road, Wallsend, NE28 0LZSemi-DetachedFreehold£127,400
03 Feb 202611, Lisle Grove, Wallsend, NE28 0LJSemi-DetachedFreehold£90,000
14 Nov 20256, Rosewood Terrace, Wallsend, NE28 0AFSemi-DetachedFreehold£95,250
28 Mar 202544, Gilsland Avenue, Wallsend, NE28 0NJTerracedFreehold£100,000

Schools

In the NE28 0NB postcode area, located within Howdon, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE28 0NB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryStephenson Memorial Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryDenbigh Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.6 miPrimarySt Aidan's Catholic Primary School, WallsendAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE28 0NB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE28 0NB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBest-oneTynemouth Road, North Tyneside, NE28 0LFWalking directions to Best-one
0.1 miCostcutterTynemouth Road, North Tyneside, NE28 0LQWalking directions to Costcutter
0.1 miHeron FoodsChurchill Street, Wallsend, NE28 7DBWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.1 miChurchill St Discount CentreChurchill Street, North Tyneside, NE28 7TGWalking directions to Churchill St Discount Centre
0.2 miNisa Local119-125 Tynemouth Road, Wallsend, NE28 0BAWalking directions to Nisa Local

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.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE28 0NB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dan Robson

Howdon - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Mary Glindon

Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNorth TynesideE08000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewcastle upon Tyne East and WallsendE14001378
WardHowdonE05015871
ParishNorth Tyneside, unparished areaE43000176
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)HowdonE02001763
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Tyneside 026CE01008510
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE28 0NB

Is NE28 0NB (Howdon) safe?

The area around NE28 0NB 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.

What is the average house price near NE28 0NB?

The median sale price around NE28 0NB in Howdon is £140,000 (about £168 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE28 0NB?

There are 9 schools close to NE28 0NB, including Stephenson Memorial Primary School, Denbigh Community Primary School and St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE28 0NB?

NE28 0NB 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).

Who represents NE28 0NB (Howdon) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend covering NE28 0NB is Mary Glindon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dan Robson (Reform UK).