Postcode NE28 9BT 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 Heworth, about 4.2 miles away. There are 4 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 38.2% 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 9BT.
Battle Hill West near NE28 9BT 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 4.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE28 9BT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2025 | 8, Bexley Gardens, Wallsend, NE28 9BP | Terraced | Freehold | £135,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 38, Bradford Avenue, Wallsend, NE28 9DG | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 6, Blandford Way, Wallsend, NE28 9BX | Terraced | Freehold | £107,500 | |
| 26 Nov 2025 | 41, Blandford Way, Wallsend, NE28 9DB | Terraced | Freehold | £94,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 43, Blandford Way, Wallsend, NE28 9DB | Terraced | Freehold | £155,000 |
In the NE28 9BT postcode area, located within Battle Hill West, there are 4 primary and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Battle Hill Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 May 2013. | |
Battle Hill Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 2 May 2013
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| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Churchill Academy | Academy sponsor led | Unrated. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Hadrian Park Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Nov 2017. | |
Hadrian Park Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Nov 2017
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE28 9BT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Unit 10 Battle Hill Drive, Wallsend, NE28 9EN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | Battle Hill Drive, Wallsend, NE28 9PA | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Battle Hill Drive, Wallsend, NE28 9EN | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 9BT, 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 9BT 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 9BT in Battle Hill is £160,000 (about £203 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to NE28 9BT, including Battle Hill Primary School (Good), Churchill Academy and Hadrian Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE28 9BT 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 9BT is Mary Glindon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Christopher Michael Croft (Reform UK).