Postcode NE28 8UJ 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 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 79% 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 2.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
East Benton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,573 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.
East Benton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
The average income per household in East Benton is £47,296 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 171 ft away from NE28 8UJ.
East Benton near NE28 8UJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Manors located about 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £228,998 (about £245 per square foot) in Wallsend North area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £449,950.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 48 | £301,667 | £282 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £229,998 | £238 |
| Terraced | 38 | £162,533 | £224 |
| Flats | 12 | £92,625 | £152 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £325,000 | £96,000 | £210,000 | £161,428 |
| 2026 | £295,000 | £90,250 | £230,998 | £167,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE28 8UJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jul 2025 | 1, Holland Park, Wallsend, NE28 8UJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £322,500 | |
| 15 Sept 2025 | 2, Kensington Gardens, Wallsend, NE28 8UW | Detached | Leasehold | £410,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 23, Kensington Gardens, Wallsend, NE28 8UW | Detached | Freehold | £312,000 | |
| 02 May 2025 | 6, Kensington Gardens, Wallsend, NE28 8UW | Detached | Leasehold | £345,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 40, Home Park, Wallsend, NE28 8UH | Detached | Freehold | £340,000 |
In the NE28 8UJ postcode area, located within East Benton, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE28 8UJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Cochrane Park Convenience Store | Dimbula Gardens, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7RS | Walking directions to Cochrane Park Convenience Store |
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 8UJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Iain Paul Graham
Wallsend North - Elected 7 May 2026
Mary Glindon
Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE28 8UJ records about 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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.
The median sale price around NE28 8UJ in East Benton is £228,998 (about £245 per square foot) based on 160 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to NE28 8UJ, including Redesdale Primary School (Good), Benfield School (Requires improvement) and St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE28 8UJ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,573 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 8UJ is Mary Glindon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Iain Paul Graham (Reform UK).