Postcode NE28 7RL 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 169.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× 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 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Richardson Dees Park.
Wallsend East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,469 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Wallsend East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 169.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 37.8% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 13 ft away from NE28 7RL.
Wallsend East near NE28 7RL 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 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Hall Grounds | Medium | Walking directions to Hall Grounds |
| 0.2 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The Green |
Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £133,000 (about £152 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 | 22 | £183,750 | £207 |
| Terraced | 51 | £150,000 | £153 |
| Flats | 45 | £87,750 | £139 |
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 7RL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | 148, High Street East, Wallsend, NE28 7RP | Flats | Leasehold | £42,500 | |
| 16 Oct 2025 | 196, High Street East, Wallsend, NE28 7RP | Other | Freehold | £73,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2025 | 152, High Street East, Wallsend, NE28 7RP | Other | Freehold | £108,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 61, Laurel Street, Wallsend, NE28 6PG | Terraced | Freehold | £56,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 63, Laurel Street, Wallsend, NE28 6PG | Flats | Leasehold | £56,000 |
In the NE28 7RL postcode area, located within Wallsend East, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE28 7RL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | D D Supermarket | 150-152 High Street East, Wallsend, NE28 7RP | Walking directions to D D Supermarket |
| 0 mi | FoodLand | High Street East, North Tyneside, NE28 7RL | Walking directions to FoodLand |
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | 221-225 High Street East, Wallsend, NE28 7RS | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.1 mi | Fagaras Eastern European Mini Market | Park Road, North Tyneside, NE28 6RA | Walking directions to Fagaras Eastern European Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Park Road, North Tyneside, NE28 6QX | Walking directions to Premier |
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 7RL, 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 7RL records about 170 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 7RL in Wallsend East is £133,000 (about £152 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to NE28 7RL, including Richardson Dees Primary School (Good), Burnside College (Good) and Carville Primary School (Serious Weaknesses). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE28 7RL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,469 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 7RL is Mary Glindon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Richard Julian Oliver (Reform UK).