Postcode NE28 6RU 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 Wallsend West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 255 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wallsend West is £36,878 per year. The nearest station is Heworth, about 2.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Richardson Dees Park.
Wallsend West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,416 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Wallsend West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 255 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wallsend West is £36,878 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 86 ft away from NE28 6RU.
Wallsend West near NE28 6RU 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 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Richardson Dees Park | Large | Walking directions to Richardson Dees Park |
| 0.4 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The Green |
| 0.4 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The Green |
Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £131,500 (about £148 per square foot) in Wallsend Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,500 up to £685,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £367,500 | £213 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £182,500 | £206 |
| Terraced | 52 | £149,000 | £153 |
| Flats | 46 | £87,625 | £138 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £94,500 | £180,000 | £182,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE28 6RU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug 2025 | 94 - 96, High Street West, Wallsend, NE28 8HY | Other | Freehold | £110,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | Lockwise Ltd, Border Road, Wallsend, NE28 6RX | Other | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2025 | 3, Eden Street, Wallsend, NE28 6DH | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 54, High Street West, Wallsend, NE28 8HX | Other | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 168 - 172, High Street West, Wallsend, NE28 8HZ | Other | Leasehold | £210,000 |
In the NE28 6RU postcode area, located within Wallsend West, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE28 6RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Premier | High Street West, North Tyneside, NE28 6RX | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | 113 High Street West, Wallsend, NE28 8JD | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 30 Segedunum Way, Wallsend, NE28 8JP | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Whites | Warwick Road, Wallsend, NE28 6RT | Walking directions to Whites |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | 2-4 High Street East, Wallsend, NE28 8PQ | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
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 6RU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Richard Julian Oliver
Wallsend Central - Elected 7 May 2026
Mary Glindon
Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE28 6RU records about 255 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 6RU in Wallsend West is £131,500 (about £148 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to NE28 6RU, including Carville Primary School (Serious Weaknesses), Carville Primary School and Western Community Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE28 6RU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,416 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 6RU is Mary Glindon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Richard Julian Oliver (Reform UK).