Shakespeare Street is in Wallsend and in North Tyneside district. NE28 7DE 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 Shakespeare Street, Wallsend, NE28 7DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE28 7BG, NE28 7BH, NE28 7DL, NE28 7DH, NE28 7BE, NE28 7DB, NE28 7DD, NE28 7DJ, NE28 7BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE28 7DE is primarily male, with 55.6% 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 | 47.6% | 44.4% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -6.6% |
| Male | 52.4% | 55.6% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 6.6% |
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 7DE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.7% 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 | 47.2% | 47.7% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.7% | 29.4% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -14.8% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 5.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 13.6% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 40.7% | 43.1% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 41.7% | 33.5% | -8.2% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 15.6% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 6.3% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 26.2% | 17.5% | -8.7% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.2% | 9.9% | -12.3% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 17.5% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 9.4% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 20.3% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.1% | 23.6% | 13.5% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.4% | 85.1% | -12.3% | 81.4% | 3.7% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 86.3% 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 | 95.4% | 86.3% | -9.1% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1% | 5.9% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 5.9% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 86.6% | -8.8% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 6.7% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.8% | 76.7% | -12.9% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 28.4% | 13.5% | 14.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.6% | 37.2% | 13.4% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shakespeare Street was 60.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.0% lower than the Howdon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shakespeare Street has the 11th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Howdon and the 340th lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Shakespeare Street, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2025-09-19 | £55,000 |
| 7 Shakespeare Street, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2025-09-19 | £70,000 |
| 5 Shakespeare Street, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £39,950 | 2025-06-26 | £40,558 |
| 10 Shakespeare Street, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2024-10-02 | £56,530 |
| 11 Shakespeare Street, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2024-10-02 | £56,530 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Other | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,628 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 3,019 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 4,905 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallsend St Peter's CofE Aided Primary School North Terrace , NE28 6PY | 2out of 4 | 627 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Memorial Primary School Martin Road , NE28 0AG | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh Community Primary School Denbigh Avenue , Howdon NE28 0DS | 4out of 4 | 870 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Roman Catholic Primary School Coniston Road , NE28 0EP | 3out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richardson Dees Primary School High Street East , NE28 7RT | 3out of 4 | 1,246 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 | 2out of 4 | 860 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchill Community College Churchill Street , NE28 7TN | 3out of 4 | 969 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norham High School Alnwick Avenue , NE29 7BU | 1out of 4 | 2,691 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Riverside Academy Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | 3out of 4 | 3,261 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jarrow School Field Terrace , NE32 5PR | 3out of 4 | 3,301 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,435 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Groundwork South Tyneside and Newcastle Eco Centre, Windmill Way , NE31 1HG | - not rated | 1,554 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill School Rising Sun Cottages , NE28 9JW | 3out of 4 | 2,198 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keelman's Way School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 3out of 4 | 2,692 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Epinay Business and Enterprise School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 3,078 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 | 805 yd | |
| Masonic Hall | Station Road, Wallsend | 824 yd | |
| Potter Street Cafe | Verne Hotel, Potter Street | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosehill Tavern | Churchill Street, Wallsend | 282 yd | |
| Jilly's Homebake@The Rose Inn | Rose Inn, Rosehill Bank | 410 yd | |
| Wallsend Labour Club | Camberley Road, Wallsend | 802 yd | |
| The Mauretania | Denbigh Avenue, Wallsend | 805 yd | |
| Willington Quay Social Club | 130 Bewicke Road, Wallsend | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bamboo Gardens | 61 Archer Street, Wallsend | 163 yd | |
| Hog Roast Deli | 1 Tynemouth Road, Wallsend | 314 yd | |
| Silver Inn | 76 Windsor Drive, Wallsend | 853 yd | |
| Howdon Chippy | 2 Howdon Lane, Wallsend | 867 yd | |
| Bengal Spice | 140 Tynemouth Road, Wallsend | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Foodstore, Battle Hill Drive | 824 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 10, Coastway Shopping Centre | 824 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | Unit D1, Mallard Way | 824 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Store, Tynemouth Road | 876 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stephenson Memorial Primary School MARTIN ROAD | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| Denbigh Community Primary School DENBIGH AVENUE | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| Burnside Business And Enterprise College ST. PETERS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 954 yd |
| Churchill Community College Churchill Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 970 yd |
| Hadrian Leisure Centre ST. PETERS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 994 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 | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.