Postcode report
Is NE28 9BJ a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About NE28 9BJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
NE28 9BJ is a postcode in Battle Hill, North Tyneside, North East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NE28 9BJ, then scores the surrounding small area 48/100 - bottom 38% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NE28 9BJ are housing and safety, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for NE28 9BJ is based on North Tyneside 024 Census 2021. It covers 5,513 residents, 4,867 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 62% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 24% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.
For property prices near NE28 9BJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NE28 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £156k from 154 rolling sales, up 7.5% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NE28 9BJ can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NE28 9BJ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around NE28 9BJ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 15 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about NE28 9BJ
Is NE28 9BJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 48/100 (bottom 38% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NE28 9BJ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NE28 9BJ?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near NE28 9BJ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for NE28 9BJ?
LocaleIQ matched NE28 9BJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NE28 9BJ?
The latest median sold price is £156k based on 154 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NE28 9BJ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 15 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.