Postcode NE28 8LP is located in a major urban area, within the Wallsend Central area 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 105.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wallsend West is £36,878 per year. The median sale price in Wallsend Central is £140,000 (around £155 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £90,000 and £182,000. The nearest station is Heworth, about 2.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Richardson Dees Park.
Wallsend West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,802 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Wallsend West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 105.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE28 8LP.
Wallsend West near NE28 8LP 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 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Richardson Dees Park | Large | Walking directions to Richardson Dees Park |
| 0.5 mi | Arboretum | Medium | Walking directions to Arboretum |
| 0.5 mi | Hall Grounds | Medium | Walking directions to Hall Grounds |
Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 (about £155 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 | 21 | £185,000 | £192 |
| Terraced | 49 | £150,000 | £147 |
| Flats | 37 | £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 | £179,300 | £147,500 |
| 2026 | £168,000 | £90,000 | £185,000 | £161,500 |
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 | £146 | £182 | £146 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE28 8LP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar 2026 | 7, Mutual Street, Wallsend, NE28 8JZ | Terraced | Freehold | £110,000 | |
| 28 May 2025 | 1, Mutual Street, Wallsend, NE28 8JZ | Terraced | Freehold | £89,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2025 | 11, Town Square, Wallsend, NE28 8RE | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2026 | 14, North Road, Wallsend, NE28 8LF | Terraced | Freehold | £105,500 | |
| 08 Dec 2025 | 8, North Road, Wallsend, NE28 8LF | Terraced | Freehold | £116,500 |
In the NE28 8LP postcode area, located within Wallsend West, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Western Community Primary School | Foundation school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Apr 2024. | |
Western Community Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 30 Apr 2024
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Carville Academy | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 16 Sept 2025. | |
Carville Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 16 Sept 2025
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2013. | |
St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Sept 2013
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE28 8LP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | 113 High Street West, Wallsend, NE28 8JD | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | High Street West, North Tyneside, NE28 6RX | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 30 Segedunum Way, Wallsend, NE28 8JP | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Porter's | 237 Station Road, Wallsend, NE28 8SA | Walking directions to Porter's |
| 0.2 mi | Whites | Warwick Road, Wallsend, NE28 6RT | Walking directions to Whites |
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 8LP, 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 8LP records about 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NE28 8LP in Wallsend Central is £140,000 (about £155 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to NE28 8LP, including Western Community Primary School (Good), Carville Academy (Requires improvement) and St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE28 8LP scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,802 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 8LP is Mary Glindon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Richard Julian Oliver (Reform UK).