The Covers, Wallsend, NE28 7QQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE28 7QQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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	48.3%	49.9%	1.6%	51.0%	-1.1%
Male	51.7%	50.1%	-1.6%	49.0%	1.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of NE28 7QQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	36.9%	33.1%	-3.8%	37.9%	-4.8%
Married: Opposite sex	55.3%	58.3%	3.0%	44.2%	14.1%
Married: Same sex	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1%	0.8%	-0.2%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	4.8%	6.7%	1.9%	9.1%	-2.4%
Widowed	1.8%	1.2%	-0.6%	6.1%	-4.9%

Health

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	59.7%	61.1%	1.4%	48.4%	12.7%
Good health	29.9%	30.6%	0.7%	33.6%	-3.0%
Fair health	8.8%	7.1%	-1.7%	12.7%	-5.6%
Bad health	1%	0.9%	-0.1%	4.0%	-3.1%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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 7QQ this area, 7.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	13.1%	7.9%	-5.2%	18.2%	-10.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.6%	9.8%	-2.8%	9.6%	0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.1%	12.2%	-3.9%	13.4%	-1.2%
Apprenticeship	7.3%	6.3%	-1.0%	5.3%	1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.6%	20.5%	5.9%	16.9%	3.6%
Degree or Similar	33.7%	41.7%	8.0%	33.8%	7.9%
Other	2.8%	1.6%	-1.2%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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	0.6%	3.9%	3.3%	0.7%	3.2%
Indian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97.1%	96.1%	-1.0%	81.4%	14.7%
Arab	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.7% 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	97.8%	96.7%	-1.1%	83.2%	13.5%
European Union	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	6.1%	-5.2%
Africa	0.2%	0.3%	0.1%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	2.1%	0.7%	5.6%	-3.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.3%	96.4%	-0.9%	83.2%	13.2%
10+ Years	0%	3%	3.0%	9.8%	-6.8%
5-10 Years	0.2%	0.3%	0.1%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	2.5%	0%	-2.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.3%	76.7%	15.6%
Eastern Asia	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
No passport held	7.1%	13.5%	-6.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	47.8%	37.2%	10.6%
Christian	47.5%	46.2%	1.3%
Buddhist	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Not answered	3.6%	6.0%	-2.4%

Safety

Is The Covers Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Covers was 19.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.2% lower than the Wallsend Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

The Covers has the 4th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Wallsend Central and the 136th lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£36,400

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NE28 7QQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Covers are based on 85 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Tyneside.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Covers, Wallsend, NE28 7QQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE28 7QQ

Average Price
£386,472

Semi-Detached
£278,890

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£393,219

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£318,265

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Covers

Average Price
£401,791

Semi-Detached
£313,591

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£408,532

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£310,200

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The CoversStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
17 The Covers, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£212,000	2024-10-24	£214,645
5 The Covers, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£298,000	2022-07-15	£326,968
11 The Covers, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2022-05-31	£282,481
24 The Covers, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£295,000	2022-04-04	£334,039
24 The Covers, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building	£295,000	2022-04-04	£310,200

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE28 7QQ

Employment

NE28 7QQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	123
Part-Time Employee	45
Retired	32
Self-Employed	25
Looking after home or family	8
Other	7
Student (economically inactive)	7
Unemployed	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	48
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	36
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	32
Construction	31
Manufacturing	24
Education	24
Other	16
Administrative and support service activities	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Transport and storage	10
Information and communication	10
Financial and insurance activities	8
Real estate activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Mining and quarrying	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2

Schools

Nursery

	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	3,479 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ	4out of 4	4,081 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP	4out of 4	4,547 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Bernadettes Roman Catholic Primary School Aided Rising Sun Cottages , NE28 9JW	3out of 4	691 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Columbas Roman Catholic Primary School Aided Station Road , NE28 8EN	3out of 4	729 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wallsend Jubilee Primary School Mullen Road , NE28 9HA	3out of 4	825 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Redesdale Primary School Wiltshire Drive , NE28 8TS	3out of 4	1,179 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Western Community Primary School Rutland Road , NE28 8QL	4out of 4	1,182 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Burnside College St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ	2out of 4	1,212 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Churchill Community College Churchill Street , NE28 7TN	3out of 4	1,967 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU	3out of 4	2,176 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Walker Riverside Academy Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW	3out of 4	2,520 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Longbenton High School Hailsham Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8ER	2out of 4	3,539 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Beacon Hill School Rising Sun Cottages , NE28 9JW	3out of 4	746 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Silverdale School Langdale Gardens , Howdon NE28 0HG	3out of 4	2,688 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sir Charles Parsons School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4ED	4out of 4	2,698 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Groundwork South Tyneside and Newcastle Eco Centre, Windmill Way , NE31 1HG	- not rated	2,784 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Percy Hedley Hedleys College Station Road , Forest Hall NE12 8YY	- not rated	3,099 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Verandah Cafe	Richardson Dees Park Lodge, North Road	801 yd
Trinity Methodist Church	Trinity Methodist Church Hall, Station Road	806 yd
Porkys Express	116 Station Road, Wallsend	1,092 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rising Sun\*	Rising Sun Inn, Coast Road	250 yd
Westholme Farm Social Club	Mullen Road, Wallsend	606 yd
Wallsend Ex Servicemen And Working Mens Club And Institute	Burnside, Station Road	683 yd
The Barking Dog	Clubhouse, Kings Road North	789 yd
The Miner's Club And Bella Carvery	Station Road, Wallsend	841 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fast Fry	2 Coast Road, Wallsend	250 yd
Porky's/A And S Buffets	6 Coast Road, Wallsend	250 yd
The Mandarin	4 - 4A Coast Road, Wallsend	250 yd
Golden Harvest	25 Eskdale Avenue, Wallsend	655 yd
Ruchita Tandoori	283 Station Road, Wallsend	750 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Rising Sun KINGS ROAD NORTH	grass pitches	786 yd
Beacon Hill Park BEACON HILL SCHOOL BEACON HILL SCHOOL RISING SUN COTTAGES	grass pitches	798 yd
Wallsend Jubilee Primary School MULLEN ROAD	grass pitches	906 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	247.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	23.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of NE28 7QQ