Postcode NE28 9LJ 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% 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 Manors, about 3.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Arboretum.
Battle Hill West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,310 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Battle Hill West has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.0% 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 9LJ.
Battle Hill West near NE28 9LJ 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 3.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Arboretum | Medium | Walking directions to Arboretum |
| 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 9LJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2025 | 34, Tynedale Avenue, Wallsend, NE28 9LT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 02 Dec 2025 | 38, Mullen Road, Wallsend, NE28 9LY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £135,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2025 | 10, Mullen Road, Wallsend, NE28 9LY | Terraced | Leasehold | £147,750 | |
| 22 Jul 2025 | 37, Mcilvenna Gardens, Wallsend, NE28 9EY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £88,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 14, Mcilvenna Gardens, Wallsend, NE28 9EY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £125,500 |
In the NE28 9LJ postcode area, located within Battle Hill West, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE28 9LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 7-8 Coast Road, Wallsend, NE28 9HP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Kings Road North, North Tyneside, NE28 9HS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Nobles Convenience Store | 110 Mullen Road, Wallsend, NE28 9HA | Walking directions to Nobles Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | Chicken Road, North Tyneside, NE28 8NN | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Premier Coast Road Convenience Store | 29 Coast Road, Wallsend, NE28 8DA | Walking directions to Premier Coast Road 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 9LJ, 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 9LJ records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 9LJ 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 8 schools close to NE28 9LJ, including Beacon Hill School (Good), St Bernadettes Catholic Primary, Wallsend and Wallsend Jubilee Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE28 9LJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,310 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 9LJ is Mary Glindon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Christopher Michael Croft (Reform UK).