Lynn Road is in Wallsend and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE28 8QA 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 Lynn Road, Wallsend, NE28 8QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE28 8PX, NE28 8PZ, NE28 8PY, NE28 8QE, NE28 8JX, NE28 8QH, NE28 8QG, NE6 4SS, NE28 8QD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE28 8QA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.2% | 51.3% | -5.9% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 42.8% | 48.7% | 5.9% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 33.9% | 37.4% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 45.8% | 2.0% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8% | 7.3% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 6.9% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 41.1% | 41.2% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 41.6% | 7.1% | 33.6% | 8.0% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 11.5% | -7.6% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 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 | 22.3% | 21.1% | -1.2% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 8.4% | -8.4% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 13.8% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.9% | 10% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 15.3% | 7.3% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 29.5% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.9% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.4% | 95.3% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 96.7% | 93% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 92.7% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.8% | 37.2% | 11.6% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lynn Road was 41.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.7% lower than the Wallsend Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lynn Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Wallsend Central and the 264th lowest crime rate of 705 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 82.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Lynn Road, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2026-02-02 | £185,000 |
| 49 Lynn Road, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2025-04-22 | £115,410 |
| 18 Lynn Road, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-11-22 | £156,486 |
| 49 Lynn Road, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2024-10-11 | £61,035 |
| 51 Lynn Road, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £89,500 | 2024-09-04 | £87,908 |
NE28 8QA 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NE28 8QA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walkergate Early Years Centre Millers Dene , Walkergate NE6 4XW | - not rated | 912 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brancepeth Road Nursery School Brancepeth Road , NE31 1SJ | - not rated | 2,584 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | - not rated | 2,759 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Battle Hill Nursery School Berwick Drive , Battlehill Estate NE28 9DH | - not rated | 2,764 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | - not rated | 2,934 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western First School Forrest Road , NE28 8PY | - not rated | 57 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Community Primary School Rutland Road , NE28 8QL | 3out of 4 | 176 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carville Primary School The Avenue , NE28 6AX | - not rated | 566 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carville Primary School The Avenue , NE28 6AX | - not rated | 567 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend Station Road , NE28 8EN | 3out of 4 | 665 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 | 1,169 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Technology College Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Riverside Academy Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside College St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Middle School Forrest Road , NE28 8PY | - not rated | 57 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Middle School St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | - not rated | 1,650 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Farm Middle School Rising Sun Cottages , NE28 9JW | - not rated | 2,002 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Memorial Middle School Argyle Street , Willington Quay NE28 0JQ | - not rated | 2,898 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willington Middle School Denbigh Avenue , Howdon NE28 0PP | - not rated | 3,374 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 | 2,871 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Tyneside College Embleton Avenue , NE28 9NJ | - not rated | 3,049 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 4,856 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Bridges School Cherrywood , NE6 4NW | - not rated | 1,167 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Charles Parsons School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4ED | 4out of 4 | 1,382 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Senior Tutorial Centre Hadrian Education Centre , St Peter's Road NE28 7LQ | - not rated | 1,650 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkerdene School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4ED | - not rated | 1,716 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside School Mullen Road , High Farm NE28 9HA | - not rated | 1,741 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelly's Deli | 1054 Shields Road | 294 yd | |
| The Meeting Place | 110 High Street West, Wallsend | 394 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 1 - 3 High Street West, Wallsend | 484 yd | |
| KFC | 68 High Street West, Wallsend | 515 yd | |
| MJ's | Unit 17, Wallsend Market | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Of York | 179 High Street West, Wallsend | 185 yd | |
| The Anchor | 166 High Street West, Wallsend | 289 yd | |
| Queens Head | 140 High Street West, Wallsend | 289 yd | |
| Lindisfarne Social Club Ltd | Lindisfarne Social Club, West Street | 313 yd | |
| Wallsend RAOB Club And Institute Ltd | Wallsend RAOB Club, Warwick Road | 335 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Masala & My Burga | 174 High Street West, Wallsend | 289 yd | |
| Neda's Gourmet Burger | 9 Border Road, Wallsend | 367 yd | |
| Jefes Grill | 99 High Street West, Wallsend | 380 yd | |
| Aroma Pizza | 79 High Street West, Wallsend | 380 yd | |
| Thai Time | 95 High Street West, Wallsend | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 113 High Street West, Wallsend | 380 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 32 Segedunum Way, Wallsend | 485 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Western Middle (Closed) Forrest Road | grass pitches | 103 yd |
| Western Community Primary School Rutland Road | grass pitches | 164 yd |
| Kicks Leisure (Wallsend) (Closed) Warwick Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 390 yd |
| Wallsend Boys Club RHEYDT AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 469 yd |
| Swan Hunter Recreation Ground EASTFIELD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 483 yd |
| Elite Fitness (Closed) Station Road | health and fitness suite | 627 yd |
| Centurion Park RHEYDT AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, golf, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 804 yd |
| Millers Dene COURTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 967 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 | 78.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.