West Farm Road is in Wallsend and in North Tyneside district. NE28 7AY 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 West Farm Road, Wallsend, NE28 7AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE28 7ED, NE28 7AW, NE28 7EF, NE28 7HX, NE28 7AN, NE28 7EG, NE28 7DY, NE28 7DX, NE28 7ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE28 7AY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55% | 51.7% | -3.3% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 45% | 48.3% | 3.3% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 30.6% | 37.3% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.6% | 34.3% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 11% | 14.4% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 22.3% | 9.6% | -12.7% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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 | 34.1% | 40.3% | 6.2% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 24.6% | 32.1% | 7.5% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 13% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 16.6% | 10.3% | -6.3% | 4.0% | 6.3% |
| Very bad health | 8.9% | 4.2% | -4.7% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
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 | 43.5% | 27.3% | -16.2% | 18.2% | 9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 10.9% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 15.3% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 12.4% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 24% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96% | 95.1% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 96.8% | 93.3% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 94.2% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 24.5% | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Farm Road was 245.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 124.4% higher than the Howdon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West Farm Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Howdon and the 49th highest crime rate of 706 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 139.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 West Farm Road, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,250 | 2022-04-14 | £153,641 |
| 62 West Farm Road, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2021-11-18 | £149,733 |
| 54 West Farm Road, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-02-26 | £155,117 |
| 84 West Farm Road, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,950 | 2019-12-09 | £165,302 |
| 68 West Farm Road, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2017-05-19 | £139,529 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NE28 7AY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 84 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Hill Nursery School Berwick Drive , Battlehill Estate NE28 9DH | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brancepeth Road Nursery School Brancepeth Road , NE31 1SJ | - not rated | 2,155 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 | 2,582 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunn Street Nursery School Minster Parade , NE32 3QH | - not rated | 2,912 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | - not rated | 3,002 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 | 711 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Roman Catholic Primary School Coniston Road , NE28 0EP | - not rated | 711 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh Community Primary School Denbigh Avenue , Howdon NE28 0DS | - not rated | 872 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh Community Primary School Denbigh Avenue , Howdon NE28 0DS | - not rated | 872 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willington First School Denbigh Avenue , Howden NE28 0DS | - not rated | 872 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 | 1out of 4 | 613 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchill Community College Churchill Street , NE28 7TN | - not rated | 627 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside College St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | 3out of 4 | 981 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norham High School Alnwick Avenue , NE29 7BU | 3out of 4 | 2,645 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | 3out of 4 | 3,149 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 832 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Memorial Middle School Argyle Street , Willington Quay NE28 0JQ | - not rated | 957 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Middle School St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | - not rated | 981 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale Community Middle School Langdale Gardens , High Howdon NE28 0HG | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian Park Middle School Addington Drive , NE28 9RT | - not rated | 1,798 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 | 908 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyne Metropolitan College Battle Hill Drive , NE28 9NL | - not rated | 957 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tynemouth College Hawkeys Lane , NE29 9BZ | - not rated | 3,854 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Tutorial Centre Hadrian Education Centre , St Peter's Road NE28 7LQ | - not rated | 981 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale School Langdale Gardens , Howdon NE28 0HG | - not rated | 1,193 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Accelerated Learning Service Hadrian Education Centre , Addington Drive NE28 9RT | - not rated | 1,798 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Primary Resource Provision Hadrian Education Centre , Addington Drive NE28 9RT | - not rated | 1,798 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Secondary Accelerated Learning Service Hadrian Education Centre , Addington Drive NE28 9RT | - not rated | 1,798 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masonic Hall | Station Road, Wallsend | 419 yd | |
| Howdelicious | Howdon Community Centre, Denbigh Avenue | 832 yd | |
| Tyne Metropolitan College. | Granada Food Sevices, Tyne Metropolitan College | 959 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosehill Tavern | Churchill Street, Wallsend | 408 yd | |
| Jilly's Homebake@The Rose Inn | Rose Inn, Rosehill Bank | 556 yd | |
| Wallsend Labour Club | Camberley Road, Wallsend | 791 yd | |
| The Mauretania | Denbigh Avenue, Wallsend | 832 yd | |
| The Walls End | Middle Engine Lane, Wallsend | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bamboo Gardens | 61 Archer Street, Wallsend | 312 yd | |
| Hog Roast Deli | 1 Tynemouth Road, Wallsend | 691 yd | |
| Silver Inn | 76 Windsor Drive, Wallsend | 768 yd | |
| New Ocean Chinese Takeaway | Unit 13, Coastway Shopping Centre | 889 yd | |
| Sidhu Fish And Chips | Unit 5, Coastway Shopping Centre | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Foodstore, Battle Hill Drive | 419 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 10, Coastway Shopping Centre | 419 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | Unit D1, Mallard Way | 419 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Store, Tynemouth Road | 1,072 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Churchill Community College Churchill Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 608 yd |
| Wallsend Rugby Football Club St. Peters Road | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| St. Peters Playing Fields COASTWAY SHOPPING CENTRE COASTWAY SHOPPING CENTRE BATTLE HILL DRIVE | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Denbigh Community Primary School DENBIGH AVENUE | grass pitches | 866 yd |
| Tyne Metropolitan College (Coast Road Campus) BATTLE HILL DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 959 yd |
| Burnside Business And Enterprise College ST. PETERS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 973 yd |
| Stephenson Memorial Primary School MARTIN ROAD | grass pitches | 985 yd |
| Hadrian Leisure Centre ST. PETERS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,031 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 | 39.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.