Postcode NE28 8QU 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 125.4 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 nearest station is Heworth, about 2.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Richardson Dees Park.
Wallsend West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,307 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Wallsend West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 125.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.8% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 320 ft away from NE28 8QU.
Wallsend West near NE28 8QU 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Hall Grounds | Medium | Walking directions to Hall Grounds |
| 0.3 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 8QU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2026 | 56, Elton Street East, Wallsend, NE28 8QU | Flats | Leasehold | £85,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 30, Elton Street East, Wallsend, NE28 8QU | Flats | Leasehold | £96,950 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 51, David Street, Wallsend, NE28 8RA | Flats | Leasehold | £67,500 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 36, David Street, Wallsend, NE28 8RA | Flats | Leasehold | £78,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 19, Wilson Street, Wallsend, NE28 8RB | Flats | Leasehold | £80,000 |
In the NE28 8QU postcode area, located within Wallsend West, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE28 8QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 30 Segedunum Way, Wallsend, NE28 8JP | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 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 | Porter's | 237 Station Road, Wallsend, NE28 8SA | Walking directions to Porter's |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | 2-4 High Street East, Wallsend, NE28 8PQ | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
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 8QU, 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 8QU records about 125 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around NE28 8QU in Wallsend West 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 8QU, including Western Community Primary School (Outstanding), Carville Primary School and Carville Primary School (Serious Weaknesses). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE28 8QU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,307 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 8QU is Mary Glindon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Richard Julian Oliver (Reform UK).