Cawfields Close is in Wallsend and in North Tyneside district. NE28 0BJ is located in the Howdon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Tyneside. This postcode has been in use since 2011-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cawfields Close, Wallsend, NE28 0BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE28 0BG, NE28 6LP, NE28 6NE, NE28 6JN, NE28 6LY, NE28 6JJ, NE28 6NA, NE28 6NJ, NE28 6LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE28 0BJ is primarily male, with 53.5% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 46.5% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 53.5% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.3% | 40.8% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 38.9% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 15% | 10.4% | -4.6% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 1.4% | -5.2% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.1% | 52.8% | 3.7% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 33.9% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 12% | 9.6% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.7% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.8% | 12.3% | -10.5% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 10.4% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 15.1% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 6.1% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 16.5% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.9% | 36.8% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 3.0% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 94.4% | 89.4% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
In this area, 91.2% 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 | 94.9% | 91.2% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 5.1% | 3.7% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 91.2% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cawfields Close was 56.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.2% lower than the Howdon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cawfields Close has the 13th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Howdon and the 350th lowest crime rate of 706 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Cawfields Close, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-12-19 | £233,187 |
| 21 Cawfields Close, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-08-11 | £269,239 |
| 12 Cawfields Close, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £375,500 | 2025-01-21 | £372,653 |
| 46 Cawfields Close, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-11-29 | £213,624 |
| 17 Cawfields Close, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-10-09 | £236,128 |
NE28 0BJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brancepeth Road Nursery School Brancepeth Road , NE31 1SJ | - not rated | 1,347 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunn Street Nursery School Minster Parade , NE32 3QH | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Shields Nursery School St John's Terrace , Percy Main NE29 6HS | - not rated | 1,945 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | - not rated | 2,163 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 2,167 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephenson Memorial Primary School Martin Road , NE28 0AG | 3out of 4 | 487 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Memorial Primary School Martin Road , NE28 0AG | - not rated | 487 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bewicke First School Howdon Lane , NE28 0AL | - not rated | 666 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh Community Primary School Denbigh Avenue , Howdon NE28 0DS | - not rated | 981 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh Community Primary School Denbigh Avenue , Howdon NE28 0DS | - not rated | 981 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnside College St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,497 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchill Community College Churchill Street , NE28 7TN | 1out of 4 | 1,666 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchill Community College Churchill Street , NE28 7TN | - not rated | 1,675 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norham High School Alnwick Avenue , NE29 7BU | 3out of 4 | 2,473 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jarrow School Field Terrace , NE32 5PR | 3out of 4 | 2,508 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephenson Memorial Middle School Argyle Street , Willington Quay NE28 0JQ | - not rated | 267 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willington Middle School Denbigh Avenue , Howdon NE28 0PP | - not rated | 1,101 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Middle School St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | - not rated | 1,497 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale Community Middle School Langdale Gardens , High Howdon NE28 0HG | - not rated | 1,669 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian Park Middle School Addington Drive , NE28 9RT | - not rated | 2,917 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 | 2,042 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyne Metropolitan College Battle Hill Drive , NE28 9NL | - not rated | 2,152 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tynemouth College Hawkeys Lane , NE29 9BZ | - not rated | 3,833 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwork South and North Tyneside Windmill Way , NE31 1SR | - not rated | 1,047 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 | 1,497 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SBC School St Bede's Chambers , Albert Road NE32 5RR | - not rated | 1,653 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Greenfields School Victoria Road East , NE31 1YQ | - not rated | 1,707 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale School Langdale Gardens , Howdon NE28 0HG | - not rated | 1,822 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potter Street Cafe | Verne Hotel, Potter Street | 218 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willington Quay Social Club | 130 Bewicke Road, Wallsend | 217 yd | |
| Rosehill Tavern | Churchill Street, Wallsend | 890 yd | |
| Jilly's Homebake@The Rose Inn | Rose Inn, Rosehill Bank | 1,031 yd | |
| Dougies Tavern | Blackett Street, Hebburn | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yolo Pizza | 122B Bewicke Road, Wallsend | 217 yd | |
| Hog Roast Deli | 1 Tynemouth Road, Wallsend | 551 yd | |
| Howdon Chippy | 2 Howdon Lane, Wallsend | 657 yd | |
| Bengal Spice | 140 Tynemouth Road, Wallsend | 876 yd | |
| Posh Pizza | 1 - 5 Cleveland Gardens, Wallsend | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Store, Tynemouth Road | 841 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stephenson Memorial Primary School MARTIN ROAD | grass pitches | 497 yd |
| Denbigh Community Primary School DENBIGH AVENUE | grass pitches | 953 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 | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 190.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.