Derwent Gardens is in Wallsend and in North Tyneside district. NE28 0EX 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 Derwent Gardens, Wallsend, NE28 0EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE28 0PX, NE28 0EZ, NE28 0PY, NE28 0EY, NE28 0EU, NE28 0ET, NE28 0HA, NE28 0HF, NE28 0QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE28 0EX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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 | 56.3% | 54.4% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 43.7% | 45.6% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 | 29% | 33.3% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.8% | 29.5% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -14.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 16.5% | 18.4% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 9.3% |
| Widowed | 21% | 17.9% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 11.8% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (51.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 30.6% | 25.1% | -5.5% | 48.4% | -23.3% |
| Good health | 26.2% | 26% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -7.6% |
| Fair health | 21.8% | 31.1% | 9.3% | 12.7% | 18.4% |
| Bad health | 16.5% | 14.9% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 10.9% |
| Very bad health | 4.9% | 3% | -1.9% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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.
In the area around NE28 0EX this area, 49% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 8.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 49.4% | 49% | -0.4% | 18.2% | 30.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 9.3% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 7.4% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 13.2% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.5% | 10.3% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.4% | 8.8% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -25.0% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.5% | 96.2% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
In this area, 98.3% 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 | 99% | 98.3% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99% | 98.3% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.9% | 76.7% | -16.8% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 38.8% | 13.5% | 25.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 54.9% | 46.2% | 8.7% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Derwent Gardens was 98.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.5% lower than the Howdon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Derwent Gardens has the 24th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Howdon and the 201st highest crime rate of 706 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Derwent Gardens, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2025-03-03 | £133,762 |
| 54 Derwent Gardens, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-08-16 | £131,231 |
| 40 Derwent Gardens, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-12-15 | £124,985 |
| 22 Derwent Gardens, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2017-08-01 | £136,188 |
| 40 Derwent Gardens, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £88,400 | 2015-08-28 | £130,554 |
NE28 0EX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NE28 0EX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 50% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 103 |
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Other | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Hill Nursery School Berwick Drive , Battlehill Estate NE28 9DH | - not rated | 1,372 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 | 2,097 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brancepeth Road Nursery School Brancepeth Road , NE31 1SJ | - not rated | 2,764 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunn Street Nursery School Minster Parade , NE32 3QH | - not rated | 3,025 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 3,612 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend Coniston Road , NE28 0EP | 3out of 4 | 314 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Roman Catholic Primary School Coniston Road , NE28 0EP | - not rated | 314 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh Community Primary School Denbigh Avenue , Howdon NE28 0DS | - not rated | 599 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh Community Primary School Denbigh Avenue , Howdon NE28 0DS | - not rated | 599 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willington First School Denbigh Avenue , Howden NE28 0DS | - not rated | 599 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill Community College Churchill Street , NE28 7TN | - not rated | 476 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchill Community College Churchill Street , NE28 7TN | 1out of 4 | 484 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside College St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,834 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norham High School Alnwick Avenue , NE29 7BU | 3out of 4 | 1,905 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | 3out of 4 | 2,299 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdale Community Middle School Langdale Gardens , High Howdon NE28 0HG | - not rated | 232 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willington Middle School Denbigh Avenue , Howdon NE28 0PP | - not rated | 464 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Memorial Middle School Argyle Street , Willington Quay NE28 0JQ | - not rated | 1,321 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian Park Middle School Addington Drive , NE28 9RT | - not rated | 1,497 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Middle School St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | - not rated | 1,834 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 | 787 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyne Metropolitan College Battle Hill Drive , NE28 9NL | - not rated | 1,017 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tynemouth College Hawkeys Lane , NE29 9BZ | - not rated | 3,030 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 | 5,463 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 | 349 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Accelerated Learning Service Hadrian Education Centre , Addington Drive NE28 9RT | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Primary Resource Provision Hadrian Education Centre , Addington Drive NE28 9RT | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Secondary Accelerated Learning Service Hadrian Education Centre , Addington Drive NE28 9RT | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Senior Tutorial Centre Hadrian Education Centre , St Peter's Road NE28 7LQ | - not rated | 1,834 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 462 yd | |
| Advanced Industrial Solutions (The Restaurant) | 3 Jupiter Court, Orion Business Park | 623 yd | |
| Entier Ltd | Unit 5, Neptune Court | 707 yd | |
| Costa Next North Shields | Costa Unit 1, Silverlink Point | 801 yd | |
| Relish The Caterer | Unit G5, Oslo Close | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallsend Labour Club | Camberley Road, Wallsend | 396 yd | |
| The Mauretania | Denbigh Avenue, Wallsend | 462 yd | |
| The Walls End | Middle Engine Lane, Wallsend | 535 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Gala Leisure, Middle Engine Lane | 625 yd | |
| Rosehill Tavern | Churchill Street, Wallsend | 768 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Inn | 76 Windsor Drive, Wallsend | 259 yd | |
| Jaks | 3 - 5 Cleveland Gardens, Wallsend | 817 yd | |
| Bengal Spice | 140 Tynemouth Road, Wallsend | 887 yd | |
| Posh Pizza | 1 - 5 Cleveland Gardens, Wallsend | 908 yd | |
| Howdon Chippy | 2 Howdon Lane, Wallsend | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Store, Tynemouth Road | 850 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Foodstore, Battle Hill Drive | 1,047 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 10, Coastway Shopping Centre | 1,047 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | Unit D1, Mallard Way | 1,047 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Langdale Centre THE LANGDALE CENTRE THE LANGDALE CENTRE LANGDALE GARDENS | grass pitches | 278 yd |
| Churchill Community College Churchill Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 483 yd |
| Denbigh Community Primary School DENBIGH AVENUE | grass pitches | 622 yd |
| Kicks Leisure - Silverlink Park (Closed) Coast Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 784 yd |
| Tyne Metropolitan College (Coast Road Campus) BATTLE HILL DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 1,017 yd |
| Wallsend Rugby Football Club St. Peters Road | grass pitches | 1,030 yd |
| Stephenson Memorial Primary School MARTIN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,064 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 | 71.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.