Postcode NE28 0PX 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% 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 4.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Melrose Gardens Park.
Howdon has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,119 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Howdon has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 81.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE28 0PX.
Howdon near NE28 0PX 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 4.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Melrose Gardens Park | Large | Walking directions to Melrose Gardens 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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE28 0PX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May 2025 | 56, Coniston Road, Wallsend, NE28 0ET | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2026 | 22, Purley Close, Wallsend, NE28 0QB | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2026 | 22, Purley Close, Wallsend, NE28 0QB | Terraced | Freehold | £329,995 | |
| 28 Jul 2025 | 31, Purley Close, Wallsend, NE28 0QB | Flats | Freehold | £157,500 | |
| 19 Jun 2026 | 29, Oban Avenue, Wallsend, NE28 0PU | Terraced | Freehold | £181,225 |
In the NE28 0PX postcode area, located within Howdon, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE28 0PX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | 116-118 Windsor Drive, Wallsend, NE28 0PS | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | Windsor Drive, Wallsend, NE28 0PS | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | News Plus | Windsor Drive, North Tyneside, NE28 0PS | Walking directions to News Plus |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Tynemouth Road, Wallsend, NE28 0EB | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 0PX, 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 0PX records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 0PX 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 0PX, including St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend, Silverdale School (Good) and Churchill Community College (Special Measures). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE28 0PX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,119 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 0PX is Mary Glindon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dan Robson (Reform UK).