Postcode NE28 7LQ 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 East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 137.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wallsend East is £43,549 per year. The nearest station is Heworth, about 3.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Hall Grounds.
Wallsend East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,045 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Wallsend East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 137.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wallsend East is £43,549 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 284 ft away from NE28 7LQ.
Wallsend East near NE28 7LQ 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 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hall Grounds | Medium | Walking directions to Hall Grounds |
| 0.5 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The Green |
| 0.5 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 7LQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 2025 | 120, Dene Crescent, Wallsend, NE28 7SW | Flats | Leasehold | £106,500 | |
| 27 May 2025 | 26, Dene Crescent, Wallsend, NE28 7SW | Flats | Leasehold | £75,000 | |
| 27 May 2025 | 28, Dene Crescent, Wallsend, NE28 7SW | Flats | Leasehold | £75,000 | |
| 08 Oct 2025 | 325, High Street East, Wallsend, NE28 7LA | Flats | Leasehold | £80,000 | |
| 08 Oct 2025 | 323, High Street East, Wallsend, NE28 7LA | Flats | Freehold | £80,000 |
In the NE28 7LQ postcode area, located within Wallsend East, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE28 7LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Danials Store | 270 High Street East, Wallsend, NE28 7RX | Walking directions to Danials Store |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | 246/248 High Street East, Wallsend, NE28 7RX | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Madina | High Street East, North Tyneside, NE28 7RU | Walking directions to Madina |
| 0.3 mi | Holy Cross Superstore | St Peter's Road, North Tyneside, NE28 7EY | Walking directions to Holy Cross Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | 221-225 High Street East, Wallsend, NE28 7RS | Walking directions to Best-one |
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 7LQ, 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 7LQ records about 138 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 7LQ in Wallsend East 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 7LQ, including Burnside College (Good), Wallsend St Peter's CofE Aided Primary School (Requires improvement) and Wallsend St Peter's CofE Aided Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE28 7LQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,045 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 7LQ is Mary Glindon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Richard Julian Oliver (Reform UK).