Brunton Avenue is in Wallsend and in North Tyneside district. NE28 0AU is located in the Howdon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Tyneside. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brunton Avenue, Wallsend, NE28 0AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE28 0AS, NE28 0AT, NE28 0AY, NE28 0DZ, NE28 0AR, NE28 0AZ, NE28 0BA, NE28 0AW, NE28 0AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE28 0AU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 54.7% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 46.2% | 45.3% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NE28 0AU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.2% | 58.4% | 12.2% | 37.9% | 20.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.7% | 23.8% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -20.4% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 3.2% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 17.8% | 10.8% | -7.0% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 3.8% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.8% | 40.4% | -9.4% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 35.8% | 6.7% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 12% | 16.6% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 4.5% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.3% | 28% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.1% | 10.6% | -9.5% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 16.4% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 15.9% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.7% | 21.2% | 10.5% | 33.8% | -12.6% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 94% | 94% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 94.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.8% | 94.7% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 94.7% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.2% | 76.7% | -9.5% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| North Africa | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 28.7% | 13.5% | 15.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60% | 37.2% | 22.8% |
| Christian | 34.3% | 46.2% | -11.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Not answered | 1.5% | 6.0% | -4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brunton Avenue was 103.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.1% lower than the Howdon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brunton Avenue has the 23rd highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Howdon and the 195th highest crime rate of 706 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Brunton Avenue, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2025-10-20 | £88,336 |
| 12 Brunton Avenue, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £109,000 | 2024-05-31 | £118,736 |
| 24 Brunton Avenue, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2022-01-24 | £102,924 |
| 12 Brunton Avenue, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-12-03 | £118,283 |
| 15 Brunton Avenue, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £83,500 | 2021-09-13 | £100,560 |
The percentage of student residents living in NE28 0AU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Shields Nursery School St John's Terrace , Percy Main NE29 6HS | - not rated | 1,248 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunn Street Nursery School Minster Parade , NE32 3QH | - not rated | 1,994 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brancepeth Road Nursery School Brancepeth Road , NE31 1SJ | - not rated | 2,229 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Battle Hill Nursery School Berwick Drive , Battlehill Estate NE28 9DH | - not rated | 2,363 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 2,627 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bewicke First School Howdon Lane , NE28 0AL | - not rated | 272 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Memorial Primary School Martin Road , NE28 0AG | 3out of 4 | 492 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Memorial Primary School Martin Road , NE28 0AG | - not rated | 492 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh Community Primary School Denbigh Avenue , Howdon NE28 0DS | - not rated | 531 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh Community Primary School Denbigh Avenue , Howdon NE28 0DS | - not rated | 531 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill Community College Churchill Street , NE28 7TN | 1out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchill Community College Churchill Street , NE28 7TN | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norham High School Alnwick Avenue , NE29 7BU | 3out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside College St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,074 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ralph Gardner Community High School Albion Road West , NE29 0JN | - not rated | 2,486 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willington Middle School Denbigh Avenue , Howdon NE28 0PP | - not rated | 645 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Memorial Middle School Argyle Street , Willington Quay NE28 0JQ | - not rated | 881 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale Community Middle School Langdale Gardens , High Howdon NE28 0HG | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Middle School St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | - not rated | 2,074 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian Park Middle School Addington Drive , NE28 9RT | - not rated | 2,574 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Tyneside College Embleton Avenue , NE28 9NJ | - not rated | 1,821 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyne Metropolitan College Battle Hill Drive , NE28 9NL | - not rated | 2,017 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tynemouth College Hawkeys Lane , NE29 9BZ | - not rated | 2,943 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyne Coast College St George's Avenue , NE34 6ET | - not rated | 5,133 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Priory School Huntington Place , Tynemouth NE30 4RF | 3out of 4 | 5,207 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverdale School Langdale Gardens , Howdon NE28 0HG | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Groundwork South and North Tyneside Windmill Way , NE31 1SR | - not rated | 1,926 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Senior Tutorial Centre Hadrian Education Centre , St Peter's Road NE28 7LQ | - not rated | 2,074 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young Mothers Unit Tynemetropolitan College Sixth Form Academy Site , Alexandra Building NE29 9BZ | - not rated | 2,285 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| SBC School St Bede's Chambers , Albert Road NE32 5RR | - not rated | 2,338 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howdelicious | Howdon Community Centre, Denbigh Avenue | 647 yd | |
| Local NCL | Unit 15, Mandale Park | 797 yd | |
| Relish The Caterer | Unit G5, Oslo Close | 865 yd | |
| Potter Street Cafe | Verne Hotel, Potter Street | 1,040 yd | |
| Sambuca Percy Main | Sambucca, Station Road | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mauretania | Denbigh Avenue, Wallsend | 647 yd | |
| Wallsend Labour Club | Camberley Road, Wallsend | 720 yd | |
| Willington Quay Social Club | 130 Bewicke Road, Wallsend | 856 yd | |
| Rosehill Tavern | Churchill Street, Wallsend | 952 yd | |
| The Ferryman | New Tunnel Social Club, Chatton Street | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Posh Pizza | 1 - 5 Cleveland Gardens, Wallsend | 173 yd | |
| Bengal Spice | 140 Tynemouth Road, Wallsend | 210 yd | |
| Jaks | 3 - 5 Cleveland Gardens, Wallsend | 261 yd | |
| Howdon Chippy | 2 Howdon Lane, Wallsend | 275 yd | |
| McDonalds | Unit 29 And 30, Mandale Park | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Store, Tynemouth Road | 280 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stephenson Memorial Primary School MARTIN ROAD | grass pitches | 504 yd |
| Denbigh Community Primary School DENBIGH AVENUE | grass pitches | 522 yd |
| High Flatworth FLATWORTH PLAYING FIELD FLATWORTH PLAYING FIELD HIGH FLATWORTH | grass pitches | 618 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.