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NE28 6QT

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Wallsend Central

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Detailed insights for NE28 6QT

Overview

Postcode NE28 6QT is located in a major urban area, within the Wallsend Central 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 109.2 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 3.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
109
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Willington Quay has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,210 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Willington Quay has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% 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.

Income level

3/10

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

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 283 ft away from NE28 6QT.

Flood risk

Medium

Willington Quay near NE28 6QT has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Heworth located about 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
506
Population density
1,184.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.64(+62%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.85(-14%)
Public order
9.98(+22%)
Other theft
8.87(+48%)
Other crime
6.1(+64%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
446
88.14%
Other White
14
2.77%
Chinese
10
1.98%
Other
8
1.58%
African
6
1.19%
Total population: 506

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
132
32.27%
Level 3 (A level)
74
18.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
73
17.85%
No qualifications
64
15.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
44
10.76%
Total 16+ residents: 409

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
103
45.18%
Owns outright
62
27.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
54
23.68%
Other forms of private rent
7
3.07%
Social rents from council
2
0.88%
Total households: 228

Property prices in Wallsend Central

Median price£133,500
Price per sq ft£150
Sales (last 12 months)129
Typical range (middle 50%)£90K – £181K

Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £133,500 (about £150 per square foot) in Wallsend Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,500 up to £685,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wallsend Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£367,500£213
Semi-Detached24£185,000£206
Terraced53£150,000£153
Flats47£87,750£139

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wallsend Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wallsend Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222,500£64,975£129,475£101,205
2017£219,950£67,250£127,000£113,000
2018£281,000£68,000£136,000£119,975
2019£204,750£69,975£130,500£120,000
2020£178,000£73,000£150,000£111,500
2021£219,500£75,000£149,250£127,500
2022£289,250£82,000£150,000£140,000
2023£262,000£86,000£160,000£135,250
2024£255,000£84,975£165,000£145,000
2025£383,750£85,000£180,900£147,500
2026£168,000£91,500£185,000£181,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wallsend Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wallsend Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£203£89£150£107
2017£190£95£132£112
2018£209£91£154£113
2019£197£90£129£111
2020£206£100£146£120
2021£208£108£159£123
2022£219£121£155£139
2023£239£124£155£143
2024£249£117£180£145
2025£241£120£209£153
2026£195£147£169£141
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wallsend Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wallsend Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE28 6QT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE28 6QT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 May 202616, Cawfields Close, Wallsend, NE28 0BJDetachedLeasehold£250,000
24 Apr 202640, Cawfields Close, Wallsend, NE28 0BJDetachedFreehold£252,500
27 Mar 202627, Cawfields Close, Wallsend, NE28 0BJDetachedLeasehold£285,000
19 Dec 202524, Cawfields Close, Wallsend, NE28 0BJSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
11 Aug 202521, Cawfields Close, Wallsend, NE28 0BJSemi-DetachedLeasehold£270,000

Schools

In the NE28 6QT postcode area, located within Willington Quay, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE28 6QT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableGroundwork South and North TynesideSpecial post 16 institution

Good

0.4 miPrimaryStephenson Memorial Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

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

Requires improvement

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 6QT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Richard Julian Oliver

Wallsend Central - 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
WardWallsend CentralE05015881
ParishNorth Tyneside, unparished areaE43000176
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Willington QuayE02001765
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Tyneside 028DE01008571
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1995-12-01

Frequently asked questions about NE28 6QT

Is NE28 6QT (Willington Quay) safe?

The area around NE28 6QT records about 109 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.

What is the average house price near NE28 6QT?

The median sale price around NE28 6QT in Willington Quay is £133,500 (about £150 per square foot) based on 129 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE28 6QT?

There are 11 schools close to NE28 6QT, including Groundwork South and North Tyneside (Good), Stephenson Memorial Primary School and Wallsend St Peter's CofE Aided Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE28 6QT?

NE28 6QT scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,210 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE28 6QT (Willington Quay) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend covering NE28 6QT is Mary Glindon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Richard Julian Oliver (Reform UK).