NE28 0BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Denbigh Avenue, 0.2km from Howdon on Tyne in Wallsend. Administratively it sits within Howdon ward and the North Tyneside constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NE28 0BU offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £144k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE28 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00043204 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DENBIGH AVENUE, NE28 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DENBIGH AVENUE, NE28 0BU.
235
41
£ 30,500 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE28 0BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NE28 0BU — age 41, 47% ownership, 43% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE28 0BU. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 130,000
2 sales · Mean £ 130,000
Semi-Detached
£ 158,000
1 sales · Mean £ 158,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE28 0BU is moderate at 51 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
Denbigh Community Primary School
Stephenson Memorial Primary School
Silverdale School
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend
Churchill Community College
Percy Main Primary School
Wallsend St Peter's CofE Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Bewicke Service Station (Premier Store)0.9 km
- Dennis Chemist T/a Aschem0.6 km
- Dicksons0.5 km
- Discount Centre0.7 km
- Lifestyle Express0.8 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Willington Quay Social Club0.9 km
- Rosehill Tavern0.6 km
- The Mauretania0.3 km
- Wallsend Labour Club0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- J & J Cafe1.0 km
- Family Gateway Cafe0.3 km
- Advanced Industrial Solutions (The Restaurant)0.9 km
- Local NCL1.0 km
- Relish The Caterer0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Jefe's Grill0.8 km
- Yolo Pizza0.9 km
- Bengal Spice0.1 km
- Hog Roast Deli0.6 km
- Silver Inn0.5 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fellgate4.7 km
- Brockley Whins5.0 km
- Heworth6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Tynemouth Road - Denbigh Avenue0.1 km
- Tynemouth Road - Howdon Lane0.2 km
- Denbigh First School0.2 km
- Howdon Lane0.2 km
- Tynemouth Road-Brunton Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE280BU · Data under Open Government Licence