Postcode NE28 7AL is located in a major urban area, within the Howdon 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 146.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Willington Quay is £39,134 per year. The nearest station is Heworth located about 3.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Willington Quay has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,717 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Willington Quay has a very high crime rate, with approximately 146.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 71.4% 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.
The average income per household in Willington Quay is £39,134 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE28 7AL.
Willington Quay near NE28 7AL 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 3.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £153,750 in Howdon area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £375,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £260,652 |
| Flats | 14 | £82,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £167,500 |
| Terraced | 35 | £147,000 |
10 year median price trend in Howdon
In the NE28 7AL postcode area, located within Willington Quay, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE28 7AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | 59 Archer Street, Wallsend, NE28 7DL | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Diane's Mini Market | Angle Terrace, North Tyneside, NE28 7BQ | Walking directions to Diane's Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Churchill St Discount Centre | Churchill Street, North Tyneside, NE28 7TG | Walking directions to Churchill St Discount Centre |
| 0.3 mi | Holy Cross Superstore | St Peter's Road, North Tyneside, NE28 7EY | Walking directions to Holy Cross Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | Churchill Street, Wallsend, NE28 7DB | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
Annual council tax rates for North Tyneside district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.