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NE28 8BX

Wallsend North

North Tyneside

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Detailed insights for NE28 8BX

Overview

Postcode NE28 8BX is located in a major urban area, within the Wallsend North ward of North Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the East Benton area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 19.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 83% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in East Benton is £47,296 per year. The nearest station is Manors, about 3 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Benton Quarry Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
20
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

East Benton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,189 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

East Benton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 19.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in East Benton is £47,296 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 141 ft away from NE28 8BX.

Flood risk

No risk

East Benton near NE28 8BX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Manors located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE28 8BX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBenton Quarry ParkMediumWalking directions to Benton Quarry Park

Area Profile

Population
242
Population density
1,061.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
17.64(+51%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.27(-44%)
Burglary
5.37(+20%)
Violence and sexual offences
4.6(-88%)
Public order
3.07(-63%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
225
92.21%
Chinese
8
3.28%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.64%
Other Asian
2
0.82%
Pakistani
1
0.41%
Total population: 244

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
51
22.17%
Level 3 (A level)
46
20%
No qualifications
44
19.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
13.04%
Apprenticeship
25
10.87%
Total 16+ residents: 230

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
70
48.61%
Owns with a mortgage
40
27.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
18.06%
Shared ownership
3
2.08%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.08%
Total households: 144

Property prices in Wallsend North

Median price£232,000
Price per sq ft£246
Sales (last 12 months)181
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £290K

Based on 181 recent sales, the median property price is £232,000 (about £246 per square foot) in Wallsend North area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £449,950.

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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached55£307,000£282
Semi-Detached71£232,000£239
Terraced42£164,033£222
Flats13£88,000£138

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wallsend North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wallsend North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220,000£55,500£127,000£112,750
2017£215,950£68,000£161,000£123,750
2018£240,975£85,000£156,250£123,165
2019£249,950£76,000£143,750£135,475
2020£245,950£78,000£165,000£132,500
2021£253,950£90,475£190,000£141,365
2022£274,950£88,000£169,250£150,000
2023£302,275£85,250£167,500£158,000
2024£296,176£97,750£204,998£153,965
2025£329,950£96,000£228,000£161,714
2026£300,000£90,250£229,995£167,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wallsend North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wallsend North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£203£140£158£151
2017£213£124£173£163
2018£208£147£167£162
2019£207£115£174£177
2020£210£138£185£184
2021£232£155£211£185
2022£253£159£192£189
2023£267£150£205£197
2024£267£169£220£200
2025£267£165£236£217
2026£280£155£227£243
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wallsend North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE28 8BX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE28 8BX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Jan 20266, Rosedale, Wallsend, NE28 9TXFlatsLeasehold£36,500
04 Jul 202513, Rosedale, Wallsend, NE28 9TXTerracedFreehold£159,000
28 Mar 202526, Rosedale, Wallsend, NE28 9TXSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
30 Sept 202579, Denver Way, Wallsend, NE28 8BSSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,458
30 Sept 202578, Denver Way, Wallsend, NE28 8BSSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,458

Schools

In the NE28 8BX postcode area, located within East Benton, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE28 8BX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryRedesdale Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryWallsend Jubilee Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.9 miPrimarySt Stephen's Catholic Primary School, NewcastleAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE28 8BX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE28 8BX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miNobles Convenience Store110 Mullen Road, Wallsend, NE28 9HAWalking directions to Nobles Convenience Store

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 8BX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Iain Paul Graham

Wallsend North - 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 NorthE05015882
ParishNorth Tyneside, unparished areaE43000176
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)East BentonE02001762
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Tyneside 025AE01008531
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced2025-12-01

Frequently asked questions about NE28 8BX

Is NE28 8BX (East Benton) safe?

The area around NE28 8BX records about 20 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near NE28 8BX?

The median sale price around NE28 8BX in East Benton is £232,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 181 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE28 8BX?

There are 9 schools close to NE28 8BX, including Redesdale Primary School (Good), Wallsend Jubilee Primary School (Good) and St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE28 8BX?

NE28 8BX scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,189 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE28 8BX (East Benton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend covering NE28 8BX is Mary Glindon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Iain Paul Graham (Reform UK).

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