Postcode Analysis North Tyneside, North East

HOWDON LANE, NE28 0BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOWDON LANE, NE28 0BD.

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Population

436

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 33,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NE28 0BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

With 40% social renting, NE28 0BD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE28 0BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Howdon Lane, 0.4km from Willington Quay in Wallsend. Administratively it sits within Riverside ward and the North Tyneside constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NE28 0BD is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £222k. 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 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00043368 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE28 0BD. The average age is 32.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.5%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 244,000

2 sales · Mean £ 244,000

Semi-Detached

£ 180,000

1 sales · Mean £ 180,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Crime around NE28 0BD is moderate at 67 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.

Violence and sexual offences152
Anti-social behaviour56
Criminal damage and arson35
Public order26
Shoplifting21

school Local Schools

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Stephenson Memorial Primary School

Good378 pupils0.3 km
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Denbigh Community Primary School

Outstanding458 pupils0.6 km
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Silverdale School

Good112 pupils1.2 km
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St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend

Good221 pupils1.3 km
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Percy Main Primary School

Good199 pupils1.3 km
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Churchill Community College

Good1006 pupils1.4 km
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Wallsend St Peter's CofE Aided Primary School

Requires Improvement132 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Nisa Local0.3 km
  • S And S Stores0.8 km
  • Bewicke Service Station (Premier Store)0.6 km
  • Dennis Chemist T/a Aschem0.5 km
  • Dicksons0.9 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Ferryman0.9 km
  • Willington Quay Social Club0.5 km
  • Rosehill Tavern0.8 km
  • The Mauretania0.7 km
  • Wallsend Labour Club0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Howdon Chippy0.2 km
  • Jaks0.5 km
  • Jefe's Grill0.8 km
  • Yolo Pizza0.5 km
  • Bengal Spice0.4 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • J & J Cafe0.6 km
  • Family Gateway Cafe0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fellgate4.3 km
  • Brockley Whins4.5 km
  • Heworth6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Howdon Lane0.0 km
  • Howdon Lane0.0 km
  • Howdon (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)0.0 km
  • Howdon Metro0.1 km
  • Howdon (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)0.1 km