Brighton Close Wallsend, North Tyneside
51 addresses across 3 postcodes (NE28), about 150 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28302643.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £142,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 23 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 17, D: 5).
- Flood: 14 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in North Tyneside costs £2,462 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Heworth, about 7.1 km (4.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Rising Sun Country Park, is about 130 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 56 m above sea level.
- Noise: 18 of its 51 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bewicke Medical Centre, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 570 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 43% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 135 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £142,500 | £142,500 | £142,500 |
| 2019 | 1 | £97,500 | £97,500 | £97,500 |
| 2013 | 1 | £70,000 | £70,000 | £70,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £82,000 | £82,000 | £82,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £79,000 | £79,000 | £79,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £39,450 | £39,450 | £39,450 |
| 1999 | 1 | £14,750 | £14,750 | £14,750 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 May 2026 | 16 NE28 9SD | Terraced | £142,500 | |
| 20 Dec 2024 | 35 NE28 9SE | Terraced | £90,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Jun 2019 | 16 NE28 9SD | Terraced | £97,500 | |
| 22 Aug 2013 | 16 NE28 9SD | Terraced | £70,000 | |
| 8 Jun 2007 | 5 NE28 9SD | Terraced | £82,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2005 | 16 NE28 9SD | Semi-detached | £79,000 | |
| 21 May 2003 | 12 NE28 9SD | Terraced | £39,450 | |
| 19 Aug 1999 | 12 NE28 9SD | Terraced | £14,750 |
Energy performance certificates
23 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 87 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (10); House, end-terrace (9); Flat (4). Built: 1967-1975 (22); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (13); rented (private) (3); owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (19 addresses)
- 1, Brighton Close
- 2, Brighton Close
- 4, Brighton Close
- 5, Brighton Close
- 10, Brighton Close
- 13, Brighton Close
- 16, Brighton Close
- 17, Brighton Close
- 19, Brighton Close
- 20, Brighton Close
- 21, Brighton Close
- 22, Brighton Close
- 23, Brighton Close
- 24, Brighton Close
- 26, Brighton Close
- 27, Brighton Close
- 30, Brighton Close
- 33, Brighton Close
- 37, Brighton Close
Council tax
What each band costs in North Tyneside in 2026-27: Band D £2,462 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,641 | £1,915 | £2,188 | £2,462 | £3,009 | £3,556 | £4,103 | £4,924 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (70% of about 1,310 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Langdale Centre, Langdale Gardens, Howdon: up to 19 homes, not permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
- Langdale Centre, Langdale Gardens, Howdon: up to 19 homes, not permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 13 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE28 9SD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE28 9SE | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 13 / 1 | unlikely |
| NE28 9JU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 56 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE28 9JU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE28 9SD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE28 9SE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) |
| Manors 64,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) | |
| Seaton Delaval 73,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.5 km (4.6 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Howdon (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Hadrian Road (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 38 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Battle Hill Drive-Bathgate Close | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Wallsend | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | North Shields Ferry Terminal | 4.3 km (2.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Silverlink Shopping Centre Car Park | 230 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 11.9 km (7.4 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bewicke Medical Centre | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Battle Hill Pharmacy | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Unit 5 6 | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Endoscopy Cobalt Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Wallsend Police Station | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rising Sun Country Park 179 ha | 130 m |
| Play area | Unnamed 1,770 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,350 m² | 390 m |
| Allotments | Holy Cross Allotments 1.7 ha | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 191 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Holy Cross Church and graveyard, Wallsend, a scheduled monument, 1.5 km (1 mile) south-west. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Church and graveyard, Wallsend | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wallsend Dene | Valley | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Willington Gut | Tidal water | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Northumberland Dock | Tidal water | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-east |
| Shields Harbour | Tidal water | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south-east |
| Camperdown | Hill | 4.8 km (3 miles) north-west |
| Northern Wave Trap | Wetland | 5 km (3.1 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 15 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 33 | 51 |
18 of the street's 51 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for North Tyneside: see them on the North Tyneside page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Churchill Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Inadequate (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hadrian Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Denbigh Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Stephenson Memorial Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Burnside College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Bowman NE28 9UR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tynemouth Nursery At TMC NE28 9NL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Eothen Homes Ltd NE28 9EL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2024 |
| The Wall's End NE28 9NT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2026 |
| The Rai Store NE28 7TL | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 40 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Embleton Avenue (50); On or near Barr Close (25); On or near Brighton Close (15); On or near Bowness Avenue (13); On or near Bewick Park (12).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 27% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 43% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 47% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 12% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 83% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | under 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Jolly Bowman (takeaway/sandwich shop, NE28 9UR) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- NE28 9SD: 35 addresses of 38 in the postcode
- NE28 9SE: 15 addresses
- NE28 9JU: 1 address of 10 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Bowness Avenue · Bowness Terrace · Broxburn Close · Addington Drive · Bodmin Close · Bathgate Close · Bonchester Mews · Barr Close · Coast Road · Bewick Park · Andover Place · Abercorn Place
All the streets in NE28 and across North Tyneside.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.