Cross Avenue is in Wallsend and in North Tyneside district. NE28 8BE is located in the Wallsend North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Tyneside. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cross Avenue, Wallsend, NE28 8BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE28 8BB, NE28 8BD, NE28 8AF, NE28 8AZ, NE28 8BA, NE28 8AG, NE28 8AB, NE28 8AN, NE28 8AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE28 8BE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 52.7% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 48.5% | 47.3% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 8BE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.4% 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 | 37.3% | 50.4% | 13.1% | 37.9% | 12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.8% | 33.2% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 9.4% | -3.3% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 5.7% | -4.8% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 42.1% | 47.1% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 31.4% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 14.8% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 5.4% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43% | 27% | -16.0% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 18.7% | 1.6% | 9.6% | 9.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 17% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 15.4% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.8% | 15.8% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -18.0% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.7% | 97.6% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
In this area, 98.2% 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 | 99.7% | 98.2% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 98.2% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 25.3% | 13.5% | 11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.4% | 37.2% | 15.2% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross Avenue was 47.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.0% lower than the Wallsend North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cross Avenue has the 9th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Wallsend North and the 303rd lowest crime rate of 705 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Cross Avenue, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-05-07 | £147,361 |
| 10 Cross Avenue, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2018-10-26 | £141,737 |
| 28 Cross Avenue, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £99,950 | 2018-06-22 | £137,189 |
| 3 Cross Avenue, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2016-11-16 | £105,672 |
| 26 Cross Avenue, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2015-11-17 | £122,423 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walkergate Early Years Centre Millers Dene , Walkergate NE6 4XW | - not rated | 2,034 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Battle Hill Nursery School Berwick Drive , Battlehill Estate NE28 9DH | - not rated | 2,255 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brancepeth Road Nursery School Brancepeth Road , NE31 1SJ | - not rated | 3,684 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | - not rated | 3,902 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | - not rated | 4,215 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redesdale Primary School Wiltshire Drive , NE28 8TS | 3out of 4 | 316 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallsend Jubilee Primary School Mullen Road , NE28 9HA | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend Station Road , NE28 8EN | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columbas Roman Catholic Primary School Aided Station Road , NE28 8EN | - not rated | 882 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend Rising Sun Cottages , NE28 9JW | 3out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benfield School Benfield Road , Walkergate NE6 4NU | - not rated | 1,663 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | - not rated | 1,663 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside College St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,191 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Technology College Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | - not rated | 2,599 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Riverside Academy Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | - not rated | 2,599 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Farm Middle School Rising Sun Cottages , NE28 9JW | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Middle School Forrest Road , NE28 8PY | - not rated | 1,400 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Middle School St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | - not rated | 2,191 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian Park Middle School Addington Drive , NE28 9RT | - not rated | 2,975 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Memorial Middle School Argyle Street , Willington Quay NE28 0JQ | - not rated | 3,448 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyne Metropolitan College Battle Hill Drive , NE28 9NL | - not rated | 2,520 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Tyneside College Embleton Avenue , NE28 9NJ | - not rated | 2,762 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside School Mullen Road , High Farm NE28 9HA | - not rated | 483 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill School Rising Sun Cottages , NE28 9JW | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Bridges School Cherrywood , NE6 4NW | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton House School Benton House, Front Street , NE7 7XE | - not rated | 2,096 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Senior Tutorial Centre Hadrian Education Centre , St Peter's Road NE28 7LQ | - not rated | 2,191 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Powder Monkey | Wiltshire Drive, Wallsend | 318 yd | |
| Westholme Farm Social Club | Mullen Road, Wallsend | 817 yd | |
| Rising Sun\* | Rising Sun Inn, Coast Road | 935 yd | |
| Wallsend Ex Servicemen And Working Mens Club And Institute | Burnside, Station Road | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Home | 35 Bedford Avenue, Wallsend | 638 yd | |
| Porky's/A And S Buffets | 6 Coast Road, Wallsend | 935 yd | |
| The Mandarin | 4 - 4A Coast Road, Wallsend | 935 yd | |
| Fast Fry | 2 Coast Road, Wallsend | 935 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wallsend Jubilee Primary School MULLEN ROAD | grass pitches | 559 yd |
| Beacon Hill Park BEACON HILL SCHOOL BEACON HILL SCHOOL RISING SUN COTTAGES | grass pitches | 769 yd |
| Newcastle United Academy GREENLEE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 925 yd |
| Centurion Park RHEYDT AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, golf, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,002 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 43.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.