Queens Crescent Bigges Main, North Tyneside
3 addresses across 3 postcodes (NE28), about 640 m (0.4 miles) long. USRN 28312667.
- Sales: 20 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £169,950 across 1 sale.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 Manors, about 5.2 km (3.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Richardson Dees Park, is about 100 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 34 to 38 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 3 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Village Green Surgery, about 790 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 530 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 59% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 53 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £169,950 | £169,950 | £169,950 |
| 2022 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £155,525 | £155,525 | £155,525 |
| 2017 | 2 | £122,500 | £105,000 | £140,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £112,500 | £112,500 | £112,500 |
| 2015 | 1 | £122,000 | £122,000 | £122,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £87,950 | £87,950 | £87,950 |
| 2012 | 1 | £41,620 | £41,620 | £41,620 |
| 2006 | 2 | £104,250 | £96,500 | £112,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £118,000 | £118,000 | £118,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £81,000 | £74,000 | £88,000 |
| 2001 | 3 | £45,500 | £42,950 | £54,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec 2024 | 89 NE28 8DR | Semi-detached | £169,950 | |
| 21 Sep 2022 | 98 NE28 8DR | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 27 Sep 2021 | 89 NE28 8DR | Semi-detached | £155,525 | |
| 26 May 2017 | 85 NE28 8DR | Semi-detached | £105,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2017 | 98 NE28 8DR | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2016 | 100 NE28 8DR | Semi-detached | £112,500 | |
| 14 Aug 2015 | 89 NE28 8DR | Semi-detached | £122,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2015 | 89 NE28 8DR | Semi-detached | £98,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 4 Sep 2013 | 98 NE28 8DR | Semi-detached | £87,950 | |
| 1 Oct 2012 | 116 NE28 8DR | Semi-detached | £41,620 | |
| 8 Sep 2006 | 89 NE28 8DR | Semi-detached | £96,500 | |
| 25 Aug 2006 | 81 NE28 8DR | Semi-detached | £112,000 | |
| 27 Sep 2005 | 108 NE28 8DR | Semi-detached | £118,000 | |
| 21 Dec 2004 | 85 NE28 8DR | Semi-detached | £88,000 | |
| 15 Mar 2004 | 124 NE28 8DR | Terraced | £74,000 | |
| 16 Nov 2001 | 91 NE28 8DR | Semi-detached | £42,950 | |
| 29 Jun 2001 | 81 NE28 8DR | Semi-detached | £45,500 | |
| 16 Feb 2001 | 108 NE28 8DR | Semi-detached | £54,000 | |
| 2 Oct 2000 | 94 NE28 8DR | Semi-detached | £39,000 | |
| 7 Jun 1996 | 112 NE28 8DR | Semi-detached | £38,500 |
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (59% of about 1,520 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: 6 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Former Coastways Garage, Coast Road, Wallsend: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (390 m)
- Land at Westholme Farm Social Club, Mullen Road, Wallsend: up to 6 homes, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Land at Rising Sun adjacent to Sports Ground, Kings Road North, Wallsend: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
- Land at Rising Sun adjacent to Sports Ground, Kings Road North, Wallsend, not permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
- Telephone Exchange, Station Road, Wallsend: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
- Telephone Exchange, Station Road, Wallsend, not permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 19 October 2026 to 21 October 2026: NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL, Section 50, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 3 addresses are between 34 m and 38 m above sea level (36 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE28 8DR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE28 8DS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE28 8ST | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Manors 64,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Newcastle 11 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.2 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Wallsend (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hadrian Road (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 51 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest High Farm Wallsend | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Wallsend Metro Interchange | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Car parks | The Forum – Mscp Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 10.5 km (6.5 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Village Green Surgery | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Coast Road Pharmacy | 280 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wallsend Dental Clinic | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Walkergate Park Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 280 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Richardson Dees Park 13 ha | 100 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Rising Sun Country Park 179 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,090 m² | 340 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 6.7 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Queens Crescent Allotments 1,850 m² | 360 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 8 parks and gardens, 247 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of Holy Cross, a listed building (Grade I), 1 km (0.6 miles) east. 11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of Holy Cross | Listed building, Grade I | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Holy Cross Church and graveyard, Wallsend | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 0, Wallsend Roman fort, Segedunum | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 0, two sections of Hadrian's Wall between Sharpe Road and The Avenue | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wallsend Dene | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Willington Gut | Tidal water | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Jesmond Dene | Valley | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) west |
| St Anthony's Point | Wetland | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) south |
| Millers Hill | Hill | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) south-west |
| Gosforth Lake | Lake or reservoir | 5 km (3.1 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.0 | 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, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
3 of the street's 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wallsend Jubilee Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Redesdale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Western Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Richardson Dees Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Burnside College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Carville Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Battle Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Requires improvement (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Benfield School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Stores NE28 8DA | Retailers - other | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Porky's/A And S Buffets NE28 9HP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2026 |
| One Stop NE28 9HP | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Coast Road Pharmacy NE28 9HP | Retailers - other | 280 m | Exempt | |
| Fast Fry NE28 9HP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 5 Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| The Mandarin NE28 9HP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 5 Very good | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Rising Sun NE28 9HP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Drinks Express NE28 8DA | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jan 2024 |
| High Farm Convenience Store NE28 8NN | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Bluesign Service Station NE28 9HS | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2025 |
| St Columbas Roman Catholic Primary School NE28 8EN | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Westholme Farm Social Club NE28 9LH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ashfield Mews (16); On or near Malton Gardens (9); On or near Hollings Crescent (6); On or near Reid Avenue (6); On or near Fitzsimmons Avenue (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 59% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 25% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 35% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 14% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 87% | 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) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 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 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 3 to 8 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 8DR: 1 address of 29 in the postcode
- NE28 8DS: 1 address of 9 in the postcode
- NE28 8ST: 1 address of 24 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Selby Gardens · Henderson Road · Collingwood Avenue · Fitzsimmons Avenue · Kings Road North · Malton Gardens · Mills Gardens · Henderson Road · High View · Prospect Avenue · Reid Avenue · Ashfield Mews
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.