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NE28

WALLSEND

Tyne And Wear, North East, England

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NE28 is the postcode district for WALLSEND, located in Tyne And Wear, North East.

Avg price £174,281
1yr change ▼ 1.7%
Crime 24% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£174,281

▼ 1.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

39% below national avg

Crime Rate

100.5/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

24% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

17 schools

Broadband Speed

368 Mbps

Property Prices in NE28

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NE28 is £174,281, which is 34% below the Tyne And Wear average of £264,940.

Properties in NE28 cost 39.3% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NE28 have fallen 1.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £294,322 330
Semi-detached £174,929 632
Terraced £143,642 737
Flat £81,773 432
All types £174,281 2255

5-Year Price History

£172K £173K £174K £175K £176K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in NE28

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 100.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NE28 has a crime rate significantly 24% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
38.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
3.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
3.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
15.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
15.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in NE28

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NE28 has 17 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Carville Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Wallsend Jubilee Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Richardson Dees Primary School Primary Good mi
Redesdale Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Burnside College Secondary Good mi

0

Outstanding

3

Good

1

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

215,025

Population

62

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
31.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
21.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NE28 are 368.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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368.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

91%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NE28 is collected by North Tyneside. The Band D rate is £2,112/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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NE28 — WALLSEND

Area Summary

NE28 (WALLSEND) offers affordable property prices (£174,281, 39% below national average), higher-than-average crime (24% above national average), 17 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (368 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about NE28 WALLSEND

What is the average house price in NE28 WALLSEND?
The average house price in NE28 (WALLSEND) is £174,281, based on 2255 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 39% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 1.7% over the past year.
Is NE28 WALLSEND a safe area to live?
Crime in NE28 is above the national average (100.5 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (38.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (15.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of NE28 WALLSEND?
The population of NE28 (WALLSEND) is approximately 215,025 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 31% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 21% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in NE28?
The average broadband download speed in NE28 is 368 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 91%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in NE28 WALLSEND?
There are 17 schools in or near NE28. 18% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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