Postcode NE28 9AL is located in a major urban area, within the Battle Hill area of North Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Battle Hill West area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 101.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Battle Hill West is £40,217 per year. The median sale price in Battle Hill is £160,000 (around £203 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £135,500 and £206,000. The nearest station is Manors, about 3.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Tall Trees Park.
Battle Hill West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,407 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Battle Hill West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 101.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 37.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Battle Hill West is £40,217 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE28 9AL.
Battle Hill West near NE28 9AL 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 3.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tall Trees Park | Small | Walking directions to Tall Trees Park |
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £203 per square foot) in Battle Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £385,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £280,000 | £261 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £163,500 | £222 |
| Terraced | 48 | £153,200 | £179 |
| Flats | 11 | £96,250 | £168 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £183,500 | £85,000 | £143,000 | £110,250 |
| 2017 | £203,500 | £80,000 | £138,000 | £110,000 |
| 2018 | £220,000 | £80,000 | £138,500 | £115,750 |
| 2019 | £239,000 | £78,000 | £135,000 | £116,675 |
| 2020 | £215,000 | £74,500 | £148,000 | £119,000 |
| 2021 | £246,500 | £75,750 | £158,000 | £129,950 |
| 2022 | £237,500 | £80,475 | £181,500 | £135,500 |
| 2023 | £236,250 | £85,000 | £178,000 | £135,000 |
| 2024 | £325,000 | £84,000 | £170,500 | £147,000 |
| 2025 | £276,250 | £100,000 | £165,550 | £150,700 |
| 2026 | £295,000 | £96,250 | £167,500 | £158,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £186 | £143 | £177 | £133 |
| 2017 | £192 | £122 | £170 | £139 |
| 2018 | £194 | £129 | £178 | £145 |
| 2019 | £199 | £130 | £182 | £145 |
| 2020 | £223 | £119 | £188 | £127 |
| 2021 | £218 | £123 | £198 | £160 |
| 2022 | £259 | £125 | £215 | £155 |
| 2023 | £249 | £146 | £199 | £174 |
| 2024 | £240 | £134 | £217 | £181 |
| 2025 | £271 | £169 | £222 | £180 |
| 2026 | £268 | £168 | £210 | £178 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE28 9AL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | 12, Beckford Close, Wallsend, NE28 9AY | Terraced | Freehold | £115,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 29, Basildon Gardens, Wallsend, NE28 9AJ | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 7, Beaufort Gardens, Wallsend, NE28 9AN | Terraced | Freehold | £109,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 21, Bedale Close, Wallsend, NE28 9AX | Flats | Leasehold | £60,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 16, Barnstaple Close, Wallsend, NE28 9AS | Terraced | Freehold | £121,500 |
In the NE28 9AL postcode area, located within Battle Hill West, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Battle Hill Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 May 2013. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Jul 2013. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Wallsend Jubilee Primary School | Foundation school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Mar 2014. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE28 9AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Battle Hill Drive, Wallsend, NE28 9EN | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Battle Hill Drive, Wallsend, NE28 9PA | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Unit 10 Battle Hill Drive, Wallsend, NE28 9EN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Kings Road North, North Tyneside, NE28 9HS | Walking directions to Londis |
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 9AL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Christopher Michael Croft
Battle Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Mary Glindon
Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE28 9AL records about 102 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 9AL in Battle Hill is £160,000 (about £203 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to NE28 9AL, including Battle Hill Primary School (Good), St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend (Good) and Wallsend Jubilee Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE28 9AL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,407 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 9AL is Mary Glindon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Christopher Michael Croft (Reform UK).