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NE28 9XF

Bellshill Close

Battle Hill

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Detailed insights for NE28 9XF

Overview

Postcode NE28 9XF 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 East area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Battle Hill East is £47,260 per year. The nearest station is Seaton Delaval, about 4.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
55.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Battle Hill East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,318 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Battle Hill East has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

55.5%

Approximately 55.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Battle Hill East is £47,260 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 325 ft away from NE28 9XF.

Flood risk

No risk

Battle Hill East near NE28 9XF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Seaton Delaval located about 4.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
227
Population density
3,547.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.55(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.36(-66%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.42(-61%)
Public order
2.94(-64%)
Burglary
2.21(-51%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
206
91.56%
Other Asian
8
3.56%
Other Black
4
1.78%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.89%
Other White
2
0.89%
Total population: 225

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
41
24.12%
Level 3 (A level)
38
22.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
17.06%
Level 4+ (Degree)
26
15.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
13.53%
Total 16+ residents: 170

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
56
50.91%
Owns with a mortgage
21
19.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
12.73%
Owns outright
11
10%
Other social rented
5
4.55%
Total households: 110

Property prices in Battle Hill

Median price£161,000
Price per sq ft£206
Sales (last 12 months)103
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £201K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Battle Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£270,000£290
Semi-Detached26£165,000£226
Terraced51£151,400£177
Flats11£100,000£157

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Battle Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Battle Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Battle Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Battle Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Battle Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Battle Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE28 9XF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE28 9XF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Apr 2026189, Bellshill Close, Wallsend, NE28 9XHTerracedFreehold£140,000
02 Dec 2025193, Bellshill Close, Wallsend, NE28 9XHTerracedFreehold£140,000
13 Mar 2025199, Bellshill Close, Wallsend, NE28 9XJTerracedFreehold£105,000
15 May 202651, Ashburn Road, Wallsend, NE28 9UWFlatsLeasehold£130,150
18 Dec 2025226, Bellshill Close, Wallsend, NE28 9XNFlatsLeasehold£69,700

Schools

In the NE28 9XF postcode area, located within Battle Hill East, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE28 9XF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHadrian Park Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryBattle Hill Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miSecondaryChurchill Community CollegeFoundation school

Special Measures

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE28 9XF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE28 9XF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLifestyle ExpressAddington Drive, North Tyneside, NE28 9UYWalking directions to Lifestyle Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Tyneside district.

Band A£1,641
Band B£1,915
Band C£2,188
Band D£2,462
Band E£3,009
Band F£3,556
Band G£4,103
Band H£4,924

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE28 9XF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Christopher Michael Croft

Battle Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Mary Glindon

Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNorth TynesideE08000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewcastle upon Tyne East and WallsendE14001378
WardBattle HillE05015866
ParishNorth Tyneside, unparished areaE43000176
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Battle Hill EastE02001758
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Tyneside 021CE01008467
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE28 9XF

Is NE28 9XF (Battle Hill East) safe?

The area around NE28 9XF records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.

What is the average house price near NE28 9XF?

The median sale price around NE28 9XF in Battle Hill East is £161,000 (about £206 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE28 9XF?

There are 6 schools close to NE28 9XF, including Hadrian Park Primary School, Battle Hill Primary School and Churchill Community College (Special Measures). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE28 9XF?

NE28 9XF scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,318 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE28 9XF (Battle Hill East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend covering NE28 9XF is Mary Glindon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Christopher Michael Croft (Reform UK).