Postcode NE28 9DY is located in a major urban area, within the Battle Hill ward of North Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Battle Hill West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% 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 nearest station is Heworth, about 4.2 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 8,100 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Battle Hill West has a high crime rate, with approximately 73 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.1% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 311 ft away from NE28 9DY.
Battle Hill West near NE28 9DY 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Tall Trees Park | Small | Walking directions to Tall Trees Park |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £161,000 (about £206 per square foot) in Battle Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £455,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £270,000 | £290 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £165,000 | £226 |
| Terraced | 51 | £151,400 | £177 |
| Flats | 11 | £100,000 | £157 |
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 | £272,500 | £100,000 | £165,550 | £150,700 |
| 2026 | £295,000 | £102,500 | £158,000 | £165,000 |
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 | £187 |
| 2026 | £261 | £158 | £204 | £178 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE28 9DY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 May 2025 | 1, Bingley Close, Wallsend, NE28 9DY | Terraced | Freehold | £135,000 | |
| 08 Apr 2026 | 16, Tree Top Mews, Wallsend, NE28 9EH | Terraced | Freehold | £80,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2025 | 23, Tree Top Mews, Wallsend, NE28 9EH | Flats | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 04 Apr 2025 | 21, Tree Top Mews, Wallsend, NE28 9EH | Flats | Leasehold | £90,000 | |
| 19 May 2025 | 23, Belmont Close, Wallsend, NE28 9DX | Terraced | Freehold | £130,000 |
In the NE28 9DY postcode area, located within Battle Hill West, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE28 9DY
| 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 |
| 0.3 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 9DY, 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 9DY records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around NE28 9DY in Battle Hill West is £161,000 (about £206 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to NE28 9DY, including Battle Hill Primary School, Churchill Community College (Special Measures) and St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE28 9DY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,100 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 9DY is Mary Glindon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Christopher Michael Croft (Reform UK).