NE28 0AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rutherford Street, 0.5km from Willington Quay in Wallsend. Administratively it sits within Riverside ward and the North Tyneside constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE28 0AW is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £105k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 39.0% 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 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00043368 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUTHERFORD STREET, NE28 0AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUTHERFORD STREET, NE28 0AW.
436
33
£ 33,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE28 0AW 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 0AW has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 39.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE28 0AW. 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
Flat
£ 70,000
1 sales · Mean £ 70,000
Semi-Detached
£ 93,000
7 sales · Mean £ 100,659
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE28 0AW has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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
Silverdale School
Percy Main Primary School
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend
Churchill Community College
Wallsend St Peter's CofE Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Nisa Local0.2 km
- S And S Stores0.8 km
- Anne's0.8 km
- Greggs Bakery Outlet0.7 km
- Key Stores0.7 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Ferryman0.9 km
- Rosehill Tavern0.8 km
- The Mauretania0.6 km
- Wallsend Labour Club0.7 km
- Willington Quay Social Club0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Local NCL0.9 km
- Relish The Caterer0.9 km
- Family Gateway Cafe0.6 km
- J & J Cafe0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- McDonalds0.9 km
- Howdon Chippy0.1 km
- Jaks0.3 km
- Bengal Spice0.2 km
- Hog Roast Deli0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fellgate4.4 km
- Brockley Whins4.6 km
- Heworth6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Howdon (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)0.1 km
- Howdon Metro0.1 km
- Howdon Lane0.2 km
- Howdon Lane0.2 km
- Howdon (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE280AW · Data under Open Government Licence