Durham Street is in Wallsend and in North Tyneside district. NE28 7RZ 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 Durham Street, Wallsend, NE28 7RZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE28 7SB, NE28 7RY, NE28 7SA, NE28 7SD, NE28 7PS, NE28 7PR, NE28 7SQ, NE28 7SN, NE28 7PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE28 7RZ is primarily male, with 54.2% 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 | 47.1% | 45.8% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 52.9% | 54.2% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
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 7RZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.6% 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 | 46.9% | 60.6% | 13.7% | 37.9% | 22.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28% | 20.2% | -7.8% | 44.2% | -24.0% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 5.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 11.5% | -4.0% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 44.6% | 40.1% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 32.1% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 17.3% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 9.7% | 3.9% | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 18.8% | 18.6% | -0.2% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 11% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 14.8% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 5.2% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 16.7% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.6% | 31% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.1% | 98.3% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 92.8% | 93.2% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 92.9% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.7% | 37.2% | 22.5% |
| Christian | 33.2% | 46.2% | -13.0% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Durham Street was 267.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.1% higher than the Wallsend Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Durham Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Wallsend Central and the 60th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 110.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Durham Street, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £42,000 | 2025-04-11 | £41,420 |
| 23 Durham Street, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2024-11-08 | £73,457 |
| 10 Durham Street, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £79,950 | 2023-07-14 | £81,832 |
| 27 Durham Street, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £73,500 | 2021-07-23 | £80,681 |
| 43 Durham Street, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £67,500 | 2020-02-18 | £90,982 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,528 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 3,652 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 3,704 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 | 240 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallsend St Peter's CofE Aided Primary School North Terrace , NE28 6PY | 2out of 4 | 843 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columbas Roman Catholic Primary School Aided Station Road , NE28 8EN | 3out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carville Primary School The Avenue , NE28 6AX | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Community Primary School Rutland Road , NE28 8QL | 4out of 4 | 1,134 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 | 497 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchill Community College Churchill Street , NE28 7TN | 3out of 4 | 1,937 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Riverside Academy Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | 3out of 4 | 2,048 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | 3out of 4 | 2,308 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hebburn Comprehensive School Campbell Park Road , NE31 2QU | 3out of 4 | 3,359 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Hill School Rising Sun Cottages , NE28 9JW | 3out of 4 | 1,652 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Groundwork South Tyneside and Newcastle Eco Centre, Windmill Way , NE31 1HG | - not rated | 1,869 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Charles Parsons School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4ED | 4out of 4 | 2,276 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale School Langdale Gardens , Howdon NE28 0HG | 3out of 4 | 2,613 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keelman's Way School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 3out of 4 | 2,631 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 | 258 yd | |
| Baburchi | 120 - 122 High Street East, Wallsend | 408 yd | |
| Soprano's Pizzeria | 80 High Street East, Wallsend | 408 yd | |
| The Well-Bee-ing Hub \& Cafe | 84 - 84A Park Road, Wallsend | 484 yd | |
| English Breakfast And Vegetarian Cafe | 42 - 44 High Street East, Wallsend | 511 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallsend Engineers Club Ltd | 4/10, Coach Road | 263 yd | |
| Coronation Club | Wallsend Coronation Club, Coronation Street | 417 yd | |
| Wallsend Social Club Ltd | Wallsend Social Club, Sycamore Street | 610 yd | |
| The Anson | Station Road, Wallsend | 648 yd | |
| Admiral Casino | 26 - 28 High Street West, Wallsend | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr B's | 2B/4B, Richardson Street | 125 yd | |
| Phoenix Cottage | 4 Northumberland Street, Wallsend | 194 yd | |
| Willow Chippy | 4 Willow Grove, Wallsend | 295 yd | |
| Honey House | 144 High Street East, Wallsend | 305 yd | |
| Hungary Shack | 158 High Street East, Wallsend | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 32 Segedunum Way, Wallsend | 782 yd | |
| Aldi | 113 High Street West, Wallsend | 916 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hadrian Leisure Centre ST. PETERS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 366 yd |
| Burnside Business And Enterprise College ST. PETERS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 401 yd |
| Elite Fitness (Closed) Station Road | health and fitness suite | 650 yd |
| Kicks Leisure (Wallsend) (Closed) Warwick Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 983 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 | 220.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.