Kittiwake Close Wallsend, North Tyneside
13 addresses across 1 postcode (NE28), about 230 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28302918.
- Flood: 2 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 92% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Seaton Delaval, about 7.2 km (4.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 180 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 61 to 64 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bewicke Medical Centre, about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away.
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 50% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 44 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (88% of about 640 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 (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Langdale Centre, Langdale Gardens, Howdon: up to 19 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 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, 1 at medium risk and 0 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 61 m and 64 m above sea level (63 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE28 9ND | 97% | 92% | 92% | 3% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Seaton Delaval 73,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.2 km (4.4 miles) |
| Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8 km (5 miles) | |
| Manors 64,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Silverlink-Kingfisher Way | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Transport Hub North Shields | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | North Shields Ferry Terminal | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Silverlink Shopping Centre Car Park | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 12.6 km (7.8 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Bewicke Medical Centre | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 380 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Unit 5 6 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Endoscopy Cobalt Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police - Wallsend Police Station | 300 m |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest M&S ATM | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.8 ha | 180 m |
| Play area | Unnamed 1,580 m² | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.3 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,060 m² | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 9.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wallsend Dene | Valley | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Willington Gut | Tidal water | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Northumberland Dock | Tidal water | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-east |
| Spital Dene | Valley | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) east |
| Northern Wave Trap | Wetland | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) east |
| Ballast Hill | Hill | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 13 |
4 of the street's 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadrian Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| New York Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Churchill Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Inadequate (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Battle Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Denbigh Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Norham High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Collingwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Whitehouse Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Inadequate (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waggonway Tea Room NE29 8DX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 12 Apr 2026 |
| Odeon Cinema NE28 9NP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2025 |
| KFC NE28 9NP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2026 |
| McDonalds NE28 9ND | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Nando's NE28 9ND | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Boots The Chemists NE28 9ND | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jan 2023 |
| Storelogs Ltd NE28 9ND | Distributors/Transporters | 280 m | Exempt | |
| Sports Direct NE28 9ND | Retailers - other | 280 m | Exempt | |
| One Beyond NE28 9ND | Retailers - other | 280 m | 4 Good | 18 Apr 2024 |
| Five Guys NE28 9NP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2026 |
| River Island | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Eurest At Sage NE28 9EJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Costa Next North Shields NE28 9PD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Next Retail NE28 9PD | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Cobalt Cafe NE28 9NZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 17 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Osprey Drive (23); On or near Middle Engine Lane (16); On or near Kittiwake Close (4); On or near Kingfisher Way (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 27% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 50% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 23% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 43% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 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 | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- NE28 9ND: 13 addresses of 105 in the postcode
Nearby streets
The Silverlink · Cobalt Park Way · Middle Engine Lane · Kingfisher Way · Bittern Close · Oak Road
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.