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NE28 8PY

Forrest Road

Wallsend Central

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Detailed insights for NE28 8PY

Overview

Postcode NE28 8PY 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 West area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wallsend West is £36,878 per year. The nearest station is Manors, about 2.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Richardson Dees Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
1.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Wallsend West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,128 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Wallsend West has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.3%

Approximately 1.3% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Wallsend West is £36,878 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE28 8PY.

Flood risk

No risk

Wallsend West near NE28 8PY 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 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE28 8PY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRichardson Dees ParkLargeWalking directions to Richardson Dees Park
0.5 miThe GreenSmallWalking directions to The Green
0.5 miThe GreenSmallWalking directions to The Green

Area Profile

Population
300
Population density
8,310.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.26(-50%)
Vehicle crime
11(+168%)
Other theft
6.19(+3%)
Burglary
6.19(+38%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.5(-75%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
280
93.33%
Other White
6
2%
Chinese
4
1.33%
Indian
3
1%
African
2
0.67%
Total population: 300

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
29.5%
No qualifications
55
21.07%
Level 3 (A level)
40
15.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
13.79%
Apprenticeship
26
9.96%
Total 16+ residents: 261

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
67
41.88%
Owns with a mortgage
56
35%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
18.75%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.12%
Social rents from council
1
0.62%
Total households: 160

Property prices in Wallsend Central

Median price£131,500
Price per sq ft£148
Sales (last 12 months)126
Typical range (middle 50%)£89K – £179K

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.

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 Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£367,500£213
Semi-Detached23£182,500£206
Terraced52£149,000£153
Flats46£87,625£138

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wallsend Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wallsend Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wallsend Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wallsend Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wallsend Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE28 8PY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 May 202657, Windermere Close, Wallsend, NE28 8QHFlatsLeasehold£120,000
10 Feb 202631, Windermere Close, Wallsend, NE28 8QHFlatsLeasehold£120,000
26 Nov 202536, Windermere Close, Wallsend, NE28 8QHFlatsLeasehold£115,000
07 Nov 202543, Windermere Close, Wallsend, NE28 8QHTerracedLeasehold£185,000
30 Jun 202545, Windermere Close, Wallsend, NE28 8QHTerracedLeasehold£159,950

Schools

In the NE28 8PY postcode area, located within Wallsend West, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE28 8PY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWestern Community Primary SchoolFoundation school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryCarville Primary SchoolFoundation school

Serious Weaknesses

0.3 miPrimaryCarville Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE28 8PY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE28 8PY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAldi113 High Street West, Wallsend, NE28 8JDWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miWallsend Mini MartHigh Street West, North Tyneside, NE28 8QQWalking directions to Wallsend Mini Mart
0.2 miPremierHigh Street West, North Tyneside, NE28 6RXWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miWhitesWarwick Road, Wallsend, NE28 6RTWalking directions to Whites
0.2 miGo LocalFirtree Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4TBWalking directions to Go Local

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

Local councillors

Richard Julian Oliver

Wallsend Central - 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 CentralE05015881
ParishNorth Tyneside, unparished areaE43000176
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wallsend WestE02001767
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Tyneside 030BE01008535
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE28 8PY

Is NE28 8PY (Wallsend West) safe?

The area around NE28 8PY records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near NE28 8PY?

The median sale price around NE28 8PY in Wallsend West is £131,500 (about £148 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE28 8PY?

There are 12 schools close to NE28 8PY, including Western Community Primary School (Outstanding), Carville Primary School (Serious Weaknesses) and Carville Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE28 8PY?

NE28 8PY scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,128 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE28 8PY (Wallsend West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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