Holly Avenue is in Wallsend and in North Tyneside district. NE28 6PL is located in the Wallsend Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Tyneside. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holly Avenue, Wallsend, NE28 6PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE28 6PN, NE28 6PW, NE28 6PJ, NE28 6PE, NE28 6PT, NE28 6PH, NE28 7RX, NE28 7JY, NE28 6PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE28 6PL has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 46% | 47% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 54% | 53% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 6PL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.6% 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 | 52.2% | 58.6% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 20.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.4% | 15.9% | -9.5% | 44.2% | -28.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 15.6% | 15.9% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 4% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 40.5% | 39.8% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -8.6% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 36.3% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 12.7% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 8% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 | 25.4% | 20.6% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 8.3% | -10.9% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 19.3% | 5.9% | 13.4% | 5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 9.2% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 15.1% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 24.3% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3.2% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.4% | 92.1% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Other | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 86.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.1% | 86.8% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 7.6% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 86.5% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 5.2% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 76.7% | -11.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 23.2% | 13.5% | 9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holly Avenue was 145.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.2% lower than the Wallsend Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holly Avenue has the 20th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Wallsend Central and the 160th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 158 Holly Avenue, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2025-03-07 | £93,229 |
| 156 Holly Avenue, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2023-01-23 | £52,500 |
| 146 Holly Avenue, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2022-08-02 | £98,239 |
| 162 Holly Avenue, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2020-01-07 | £85,158 |
| 151 Holly Avenue, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2018-08-02 | £81,016 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,186 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 3,332 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 3,630 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richardson Dees Primary School High Street East , NE28 7RT | 3out of 4 | 128 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallsend St Peter's CofE Aided Primary School North Terrace , NE28 6PY | 2out of 4 | 695 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carville Primary School The Avenue , NE28 6AX | 3out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Community Primary School Rutland Road , NE28 8QL | 4out of 4 | 1,310 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columbas Roman Catholic Primary School Aided Station Road , NE28 8EN | 3out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2out of 4 | 492 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Riverside Academy Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | 3out of 4 | 1,976 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchill Community College Churchill Street , NE28 7TN | 3out of 4 | 2,028 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | 3out of 4 | 2,456 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hebburn Comprehensive School Campbell Park Road , NE31 2QU | 3out of 4 | 3,030 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwork South Tyneside and Newcastle Eco Centre, Windmill Way , NE31 1HG | - not rated | 1,545 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill School Rising Sun Cottages , NE28 9JW | 3out of 4 | 1,988 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Charles Parsons School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4ED | 4out of 4 | 2,217 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Keelman's Way School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 3out of 4 | 2,288 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale School Langdale Gardens , Howdon NE28 0HG | 3out of 4 | 2,659 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bad Cat Cafe | 200 High Street East, Wallsend | 323 yd | |
| Baburchi | 120 - 122 High Street East, Wallsend | 497 yd | |
| Soprano's Pizzeria | 80 High Street East, Wallsend | 497 yd | |
| The Well-Bee-ing Hub \& Cafe | 84 - 84A Park Road, Wallsend | 581 yd | |
| English Breakfast And Vegetarian Cafe | 42 - 44 High Street East, Wallsend | 612 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallsend Engineers Club Ltd | 4/10, Coach Road | 173 yd | |
| Coronation Club | Wallsend Coronation Club, Coronation Street | 545 yd | |
| Wallsend Social Club Ltd | Wallsend Social Club, Sycamore Street | 696 yd | |
| The Anson | Station Road, Wallsend | 775 yd | |
| Admiral Casino | 26 - 28 High Street West, Wallsend | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Chippy | 4 Willow Grove, Wallsend | 61 yd | |
| Mr B's | 2B/4B, Richardson Street | 312 yd | |
| Vinny's The Sandwich Shop | 10 Lodge Terrace, Wallsend | 349 yd | |
| Phoenix Cottage | 4 Northumberland Street, Wallsend | 364 yd | |
| Honey House | 144 High Street East, Wallsend | 374 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 32 Segedunum Way, Wallsend | 915 yd | |
| Aldi | 113 High Street West, Wallsend | 1,022 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hadrian Leisure Centre ST. PETERS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 384 yd |
| Burnside Business And Enterprise College ST. PETERS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 449 yd |
| Elite Fitness (Closed) Station Road | health and fitness suite | 772 yd |
| Kicks Leisure (Wallsend) (Closed) Warwick Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,055 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 | 88.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.