Gibson Street is in Wallsend and in North Tyneside district. NE28 7TW 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 Gibson Street, Wallsend, NE28 7TW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE28 7TL, NE28 9NJ, NE28 0QQ, NE28 9SX, NE28 0QH, NE28 0EP, NE28 0QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE28 7TW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 50.9% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 45.8% | 49.1% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 33.8% | 38.4% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.4% | 40.9% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 11.4% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 7.6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 43.5% | 41.8% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 36.1% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 15% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 5.7% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 32% | 22.2% | -9.8% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 12.4% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 12.4% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 9.4% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 18.4% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 23.9% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.3% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 0.4% | -2.9% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.6% | 94% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 93% | 92.1% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 91.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 0.4% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.8% | 76.7% | -2.9% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 21.3% | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gibson Street was 220.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 101.7% higher than the Howdon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gibson Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Howdon and the 63rd highest crime rate of 706 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 119.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Gibson Street, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £156,184 | 2024-11-07 | £157,681 |
| 39 Gibson Street, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-05-13 | £147,047 |
| 40 Gibson Street, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2021-07-20 | £135,214 |
| 43 Gibson Street, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2021-04-20 | £107,451 |
| 41 Gibson Street, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2019-11-14 | £155,165 |
NE28 7TW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Hill Nursery School Berwick Drive , Battlehill Estate NE28 9DH | - not rated | 758 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 | 2,712 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brancepeth Road Nursery School Brancepeth Road , NE31 1SJ | - not rated | 2,854 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunn Street Nursery School Minster Parade , NE32 3QH | - not rated | 3,447 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | - not rated | 3,703 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 | 309 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Roman Catholic Primary School Coniston Road , NE28 0EP | - not rated | 309 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Battle Hill Primary School Berwick Drive , Battle Hill Estate NE28 9DH | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Battle Hill Primary School Berwick Drive , Battle Hill Estate NE28 9DH | - not rated | 758 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh Community Primary School Denbigh Avenue , Howdon NE28 0DS | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill Community College Churchill Street , NE28 7TN | - not rated | 164 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchill Community College Churchill Street , NE28 7TN | 1out of 4 | 166 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside College St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,564 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norham High School Alnwick Avenue , NE29 7BU | 3out of 4 | 2,503 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | 3out of 4 | 2,675 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdale Community Middle School Langdale Gardens , High Howdon NE28 0HG | - not rated | 792 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willington Middle School Denbigh Avenue , Howdon NE28 0PP | - not rated | 970 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian Park Middle School Addington Drive , NE28 9RT | - not rated | 1,113 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Memorial Middle School Argyle Street , Willington Quay NE28 0JQ | - not rated | 1,559 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Middle School St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | - not rated | 1,564 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 | 228 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyne Metropolitan College Battle Hill Drive , NE28 9NL | - not rated | 405 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tynemouth College Hawkeys Lane , NE29 9BZ | - not rated | 3,548 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverdale School Langdale Gardens , Howdon NE28 0HG | - not rated | 811 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Accelerated Learning Service Hadrian Education Centre , Addington Drive NE28 9RT | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Primary Resource Provision Hadrian Education Centre , Addington Drive NE28 9RT | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Secondary Accelerated Learning Service Hadrian Education Centre , Addington Drive NE28 9RT | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Senior Tutorial Centre Hadrian Education Centre , St Peter's Road NE28 7LQ | - not rated | 1,564 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyne Metropolitan College. | Granada Food Sevices, Tyne Metropolitan College | 407 yd | |
| Masonic Hall | Station Road, Wallsend | 610 yd | |
| Costa Next North Shields | Costa Unit 1, Silverlink Point | 963 yd | |
| Howdelicious | Howdon Community Centre, Denbigh Avenue | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jolly Bowman And Burgers Inc | The Jolly Bowman, Addington Drive | 409 yd | |
| The Walls End | Middle Engine Lane, Wallsend | 459 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Gala Leisure, Middle Engine Lane | 736 yd | |
| Wallsend Labour Club | Camberley Road, Wallsend | 896 yd | |
| Rosehill Tavern | Churchill Street, Wallsend | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Ocean Chinese Takeaway | Unit 13, Coastway Shopping Centre | 682 yd | |
| Sidhu Fish And Chips | Unit 5, Coastway Shopping Centre | 682 yd | |
| Dine At Home Tandoori | Unit 12, Coastway Shopping Centre | 682 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 1, Coastway Shopping Centre | 682 yd | |
| Silver Inn | 76 Windsor Drive, Wallsend | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Foodstore, Battle Hill Drive | 610 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 10, Coastway Shopping Centre | 610 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | Unit D1, Mallard Way | 610 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Churchill Community College Churchill Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 169 yd |
| Tyne Metropolitan College (Coast Road Campus) BATTLE HILL DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 406 yd |
| Wallsend Rugby Football Club St. Peters Road | grass pitches | 452 yd |
| St. Peters Playing Fields COASTWAY SHOPPING CENTRE COASTWAY SHOPPING CENTRE BATTLE HILL DRIVE | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Battle Hill Primary School BERWICK DRIVE | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| The Langdale Centre THE LANGDALE CENTRE THE LANGDALE CENTRE LANGDALE GARDENS | grass pitches | 781 yd |
| Kicks Leisure - Silverlink Park (Closed) Coast Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 953 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 | 217.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.