NE28 0BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Housesteads Close, 0.2km from Willington Quay in Wallsend. Administratively it sits within Riverside ward and the North Tyneside constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE28 0BQ is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £245k, up 27.4% year-on-year. 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 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00043368 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOUSESTEADS CLOSE, NE28 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOUSESTEADS CLOSE, NE28 0BQ.
436
33
£ 33,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE28 0BQ 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.
Area Character
NE28 0BQ has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 27.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE28 0BQ. 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
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 182,000
9 sales · Mean £ 188,222
Detached
£ 248,500
14 sales · Mean £ 242,994
Flat
£ 246,500
1 sales · Mean £ 246,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE28 0BQ is moderate at 65 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
Silverdale School
Percy Main Primary School
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend
Churchill Community College
Dunn Street Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Nisa Local0.5 km
- S And S Stores0.8 km
- Bewicke Service Station (Premier Store)0.4 km
- Dennis Chemist T/a Aschem0.5 km
- Discount Centre0.7 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Ferryman0.9 km
- Willington Quay Social Club0.3 km
- Rosehill Tavern0.8 km
- The Mauretania0.8 km
- Wallsend Labour Club0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Howdon Chippy0.3 km
- Jaks0.6 km
- Jefe's Grill0.7 km
- Yolo Pizza0.3 km
- Bengal Spice0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- J & J Cafe0.4 km
- Family Gateway Cafe0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fellgate4.1 km
- Brockley Whins4.4 km
- Heworth6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Howdon Lane0.2 km
- Howdon Lane0.2 km
- Howdon (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)0.2 km
- Howdon Metro0.2 km
- Howdon (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE280BQ · Data under Open Government Licence