Middle Engine Lane Tynemouth, North Tyneside
15 addresses across 9 postcodes (NE27,NE28,NE29), about 1 km (0.6 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 28316360.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (E: 1).
- Flood: 10 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 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Seaton Delaval, about 6.7 km (4.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 410 m (0.3 miles) away, and Silverlink Park (20 hectares) is about 620 m (0.4 miles) 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 64 to 67 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Northumberland Park Medical Group, about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away.
- People: About 930 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 47% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 21 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2025 | N E T A E NE28 9NT | Other | £1,755,743 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 24 May 2024 | GALA CLUBS NE28 9NT | Other | £3,200,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 10 Jul 2023 | WICKES BUILDING SUPPLIES LTD NE28 9NT | Other | £5,569,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 20 Dec 2022 | B & Q PLC NE28 9NT | Other | £26,408,750 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 4 Dec 2020 | RETAIL WAREHOUSE NE28 9NT | Other | £3,300,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Oct 2013 | THE WALLS END NE28 9NT | Other | £1,262,445 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 190 m². Most common: House, detached (1). Built: before 1900 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1).
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 (76% of about 1,990 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.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 5 addresses are in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE29 8DX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE27 0QE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| NE28 9NT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE29 8DZ | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE27 0QF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| NE28 9EJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 3 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE28 9ND | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE29 8SD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE29 8SE | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 64 m and 67 m above sea level (65 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE27 0QE | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| NE27 0QF | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| NE28 9EJ | 88% | 88% | 88% | 13% |
| NE28 9ND | 97% | 92% | 92% | 3% |
| NE28 9NT | 100% | 33% | 33% | 0% |
| NE29 8DX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE29 8DZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE29 8SD | 7% | 7% | 7% | 93% |
| NE29 8SE | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Seaton Delaval 73,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.7 km (4.2 miles) |
| Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) | |
| Manors 64,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.9 km (5.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Middle Engine Lane-New York Way Cobalt | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Transport Hub North Shields | 3.1 km (2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | North Shields Ferry Terminal | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Village Hotel Newcastle Car Park Pre Book | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 12.8 km (7.9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Northumberland Park Medical Group | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest New York Pharmacy | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Unit 5 6 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Endoscopy Cobalt Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police - Wallsend Police Station | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | M&S ATM | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.8 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Silverlink Park 20 ha | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,580 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.0 ha | 180 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,940 m² | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 26 hectares in all.
Landmarks
3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wallsend Dene | Valley | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Willington Gut | Tidal water | 3.2 km (2 miles) south |
| Northumberland Dock | Tidal water | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) south |
| Spital Dene | Valley | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) east |
| Northern Wave Trap | Wetland | 4 km (2.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 15 |
7 of the street's 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hadrian Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Whitehouse Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Inadequate (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Shiremoor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Churchill Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Inadequate (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Collingwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiremoor House Farm NE29 8DZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Gills Silverlink Ltd NE27 0QF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 5 Very good | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Baristocracy Coffee NE29 8SG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Wow Fulfilment NE27 0QF | Distributors/Transporters | 190 m | Exempt | |
| Robs Ices NE29 8RD | Other catering premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jul 2026 |
| The Little Fishy NE29 8RD | Mobile caterer | 370 m | 5 Very good | 10 May 2023 |
| Elanders UK NE27 0QG | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Mar 2024 |
| Phoenix Convenience Store NE29 8SS | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Momins NE29 8SS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Royal Pizza NE29 8SS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near New York Way (8); On or near Larch Court (8); On or near Dereham Way (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 47% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 23% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 43% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 13% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 82% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 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
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
- NE29 8DX: 4 addresses
- NE27 0QE: 2 addresses of 4 in the postcode
- NE28 9NT: 2 addresses of 46 in the postcode
- NE29 8DZ: 2 addresses
- NE27 0QF: 1 address of 55 in the postcode
- NE28 9EJ: 1 address of 50 in the postcode
- NE28 9ND: 1 address of 105 in the postcode
- NE29 8SD: 1 address of 44 in the postcode
- NE29 8SE: 1 address of 25 in the postcode
Nearby streets
New York Way · Alder Road · Elm Road · Larch Court · Norham Road North · Dereham Way · Dereham Way · Dereham Way · Alder Road · Wyndham Way · Cumberland Road · Ambassadors Way
All the streets in NE27, NE28, NE29 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.