Murray Road is in Wallsend and in North Tyneside district. NE28 0LY 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 Murray Road, Wallsend, NE28 0LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE28 0NG, NE28 0NQ, NE28 7TQ, NE28 0NF, NE28 0LX, NE28 0LU, NE28 0NH, NE28 7TB, NE28 0NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE28 0LY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents 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 | 53.6% | 48.7% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 46.4% | 51.3% | 4.9% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 0LY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% 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 | 32.7% | 45.3% | 12.6% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.7% | 39.9% | -10.8% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 4.5% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 5.8% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 48.8% | 41.6% | -7.2% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 33.8% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 15.4% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 5.9% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 19.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.5% | 23.9% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 11.1% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 18.1% | 4.6% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 6.2% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 19.3% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 19.3% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -14.5% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.1% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.6% | 93.1% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 95.9% | 95.7% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 95.7% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 25.6% | 13.5% | 12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.2% | 37.2% | 21.0% |
| Christian | 36.5% | 46.2% | -9.7% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Murray Road was 86.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.1% lower than the Howdon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Murray Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Howdon and the 287th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Murray Road, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-02-12 | £186,678 |
| 47 Murray Road, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2020-10-30 | £215,048 |
| 36 Murray Road, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2019-09-06 | £196,978 |
| 28 Murray Road, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2013-04-26 | £208,663 |
| 30 Murray Road, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2013-02-08 | £202,236 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 2,904 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 3,056 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School Percy Square , River View NE30 4AG | 3out of 4 | 5,310 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 5,328 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denbigh Community Primary School Denbigh Avenue , Howdon NE28 0DS | 4out of 4 | 457 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Memorial Primary School Martin Road , NE28 0AG | 3out of 4 | 576 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Roman Catholic Primary School Coniston Road , NE28 0EP | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallsend St Peter's CofE Aided Primary School North Terrace , NE28 6PY | 2out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Battle Hill Primary School Berwick Drive , Battle Hill Estate NE28 9DH | 3out of 4 | 1,589 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 | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside College St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | 2out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norham High School Alnwick Avenue , NE29 7BU | 1out of 4 | 2,276 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | 3out of 4 | 2,955 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jarrow School Field Terrace , NE32 5PR | 3out of 4 | 3,403 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellfield Middle School Kielder Road , South Wellfield NE25 9QW | 3out of 4 | 5,225 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverdale School Langdale Gardens , Howdon NE28 0HG | 3out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Groundwork South Tyneside and Newcastle Eco Centre, Windmill Way , NE31 1HG | - not rated | 1,795 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill School Rising Sun Cottages , NE28 9JW | 3out of 4 | 2,399 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keelman's Way School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 3out of 4 | 2,956 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Epinay Business and Enterprise School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 3,114 yd | Foundation special school | No | 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 | 384 yd | |
| Masonic Hall | Station Road, Wallsend | 969 yd | |
| Potter Street Cafe | Verne Hotel, Potter Street | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosehill Tavern | Churchill Street, Wallsend | 174 yd | |
| The Mauretania | Denbigh Avenue, Wallsend | 384 yd | |
| Wallsend Labour Club | Camberley Road, Wallsend | 389 yd | |
| Jilly's Homebake@The Rose Inn | Rose Inn, Rosehill Bank | 827 yd | |
| Willington Quay Social Club | 130 Bewicke Road, Wallsend | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hog Roast Deli | 1 Tynemouth Road, Wallsend | 343 yd | |
| Silver Inn | 76 Windsor Drive, Wallsend | 470 yd | |
| New Bamboo Gardens | 61 Archer Street, Wallsend | 519 yd | |
| Howdon Chippy | 2 Howdon Lane, Wallsend | 582 yd | |
| Bengal Spice | 140 Tynemouth Road, Wallsend | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Store, Tynemouth Road | 511 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Foodstore, Battle Hill Drive | 969 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 10, Coastway Shopping Centre | 969 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | Unit D1, Mallard Way | 969 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Denbigh Community Primary School DENBIGH AVENUE | grass pitches | 339 yd |
| Stephenson Memorial Primary School MARTIN ROAD | grass pitches | 467 yd |
| Churchill Community College Churchill Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 818 yd |
| The Langdale Centre THE LANGDALE CENTRE THE LANGDALE CENTRE LANGDALE GARDENS | 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 156.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.