NE28 0AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Howdon on Tyne in Wallsend. Administratively it sits within Riverside ward and the North Tyneside constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE28 0AQ is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 54 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NE28 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00043371 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE28 0AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE28 0AQ.
152
54
£ 33,600 /yr
24%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE28 0AQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NE28 0AQ has a significant social housing presence — 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 54-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE28 0AQ. The average age is 53.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE28 0AQ is moderate at 62 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Stephenson Memorial Primary School
Denbigh Community Primary School
Wallsend St Peter's CofE Aided Primary School
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend
Churchill Community College
Silverdale School
Burnside College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Nisa Local0.5 km
- Bewicke Service Station (Premier Store)0.5 km
- Dennis Chemist T/a Aschem0.2 km
- Dicksons0.8 km
- Discount Centre0.3 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Howdon Chippy0.4 km
- Jaks0.6 km
- Jefe's Grill0.4 km
- Yolo Pizza0.5 km
- Bengal Spice0.5 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Willington Quay Social Club0.5 km
- Rosehill Tavern0.4 km
- The Mauretania0.6 km
- Wallsend Labour Club0.7 km
- Jilly's Homebake@The Rose Inn0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- J & J Cafe0.6 km
- Family Gateway Cafe0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fellgate4.4 km
- Brockley Whins4.8 km
- Heworth6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Tynemouth Road-Rosewood Terrace0.1 km
- Tynemouth Road-Rosewood Terrace0.1 km
- Tynemouth Road - Kent Avenue0.2 km
- Churchill Street - Stanley Street0.2 km
- Tynemouth Road - Ravensworth Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE280AQ · Data under Open Government Licence