Swan Close Wallsend, North Tyneside
13 addresses across 1 postcode (NE28), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28316974.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (B: 11, C: 1).
- Flood: 4 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 Manors, about 4.9 km (3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Richardson Dees Park, is about 210 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 26 to 28 m above sea level.
- Noise: 13 of its 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hadrian Health Centre, about 540 m (0.3 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 60% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 69 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 69 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (6); Flat (6). Built: 2013 (11); 2012 onwards (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (11 addresses)
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 (40% of about 800 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)
- Telephone Exchange, Station Road, Wallsend: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Telephone Exchange, Station Road, Wallsend, not permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Portugal Place Block, High Street West, Wallsend: up to 23 homes, not permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- Portugal Place Block, High Street West, Wallsend: up to 23 homes, not permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- Former Coastways Garage, Coast Road, Wallsend: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- Land at Westholme Farm Social Club, Mullen Road, Wallsend: up to 6 homes, 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, 3 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 12 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 6 low and 0 very low.
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: the postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 26 m and 28 m above sea level (27 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE28 8EJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Manors 64,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Newcastle 11 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Wallsend (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hadrian Road (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Walkergate (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.7 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 48 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Station Road-The Drive Wallsend | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Wallsend Metro Interchange | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Forum – Mscp Car Park | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 10.6 km (6.6 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hadrian Health Centre | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Laburnum Dental Practice | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Walkergate Park Hospital | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Richardson Dees Park 13 ha | 210 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,900 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 6.9 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Queens Crescent Allotments 1,850 m² | 160 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 29 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 0, two sections of Hadrian's Wall between Sharpe Road and The Avenue, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south. 16 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 0, two sections of Hadrian's Wall between Sharpe Road and The Avenue | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Holy Cross Church and graveyard, Wallsend | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 0, Wallsend Roman fort, Segedunum | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wallsend Dene | Valley | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Willington Gut | Tidal water | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Jesmond Dene | Valley | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) west |
| Jesmond Vale | Valley | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south-west |
| St Anthony's Point | Wetland | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) south |
| Millers Hill | Hill | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 13 | 13 |
13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 50 m | No published inspection |
| Western Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wallsend Jubilee Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Carville Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Redesdale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Richardson Dees Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Burnside College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Benfield School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| 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) |
| Walker Riverside Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Walkergate Community School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Columbas Roman Catholic Primary School NE28 8EN | School/college/university | 110 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Wallsend Ex Servicemen And Working Mens Club And Institute NE28 8DG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Ruchita Tandoori NE28 8SB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Dorset Arms NE28 8DX | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Wok Station NE28 8SQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Trinity Methodist Church NE28 8SA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Porters News NE28 8SA | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Lindisfarne Social Club Ltd NE28 8LG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 5 Very good | 3 Apr 2018 |
| Who Wants Roasted & Deli (within Lindisfarne Club) NE28 8LG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Hadrian House NE28 8EH | Other catering premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Ghazni Retail Ltd NE28 8RJ | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Happy Home NE28 8EF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Oct 2025 |
| NE28 Suite NE28 8RG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 22 Nov 2022 |
| Verandah Cafe NE28 8RH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Footprints Day Nursery Wallsend NE28 8RH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Victoria Avenue (21); On or near Park View (19); On or near Eltringham Close (11); On or near Queen'S Crescent (5); On or near Burn Avenue (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 60% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 38% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 34% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 38% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 13% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 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 | 0% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 13% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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 8EJ: 13 addresses of 14 in the postcode
Nearby streets
The Drive · Prince Road · Thompson Gardens · Chesterwood Drive · Burn Avenue · Queen's Crescent · Burn Avenue · Burn Avenue · Park Avenue · Victoria Avenue · Balmoral Street · Somerset Gardens
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.