Wilson Street is in Wallsend and in North Tyneside district. NE28 8RB 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 Wilson Street, Wallsend, NE28 8RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE28 8RR, NE28 8RA, NE28 8QY, NE28 8QX, NE28 8QU, NE28 8RD, NE28 8RL, NE28 8RJ, NE28 8RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE28 8RB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 50.2% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 51.4% | 49.8% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 8RB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.1% 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 | 49.1% | 45.1% | -4.0% | 37.9% | 7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.5% | 31.1% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -13.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 13.6% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 6.2% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 42.9% | 43.4% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 33.2% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 19.6% | 9.2% | 12.7% | 6.9% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 2.8% | -4.0% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 19.2% | 14.1% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 10.2% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 10.9% | -8.3% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 8.6% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 16% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.9% | 37.5% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 3.7% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% 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 | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.4% | 90.2% | -6.2% | 81.4% | 8.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 86% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.5% | 86% | -11.5% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 5.7% | 5.0% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 86.6% | -10.9% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wilson Street was 127.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.6% lower than the Wallsend Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Wilson Street has the 19th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Wallsend Central and the 155th highest crime rate of 705 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Wilson Street, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,959 | 2017-03-10 | £81,648 |
| 17 Wilson Street, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £62,700 | 2015-04-10 | £81,257 |
| 23 Wilson Street, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2010-12-20 | £187,164 |
| 15 Wilson Street, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2007-08-31 | £84,047 |
| 19 Wilson Street, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2005-10-07 | £95,455 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,386 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Battle Hill Nursery School Berwick Drive , Battlehill Estate NE28 9DH | - not rated | 2,325 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brancepeth Road Nursery School Brancepeth Road , NE31 1SJ | - not rated | 2,325 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | - not rated | 2,800 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | - not rated | 3,184 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 | 442 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Community Primary School Rutland Road , NE28 8QL | 3out of 4 | 448 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend Station Road , NE28 8EN | 3out of 4 | 537 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columbas Roman Catholic Primary School Aided Station Road , NE28 8EN | - not rated | 537 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carville Primary School The Avenue , NE28 6AX | - not rated | 688 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Technology College Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | - not rated | 1,577 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Riverside Academy Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | - not rated | 1,577 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , Walkergate NE6 4NU | - not rated | 1,621 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | - not rated | 1,621 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 | 442 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Middle School St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Farm Middle School Rising Sun Cottages , NE28 9JW | - not rated | 1,692 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Memorial Middle School Argyle Street , Willington Quay NE28 0JQ | - not rated | 2,459 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willington Middle School Denbigh Avenue , Howdon NE28 0PP | - not rated | 2,896 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 | 2,409 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Tyneside College Embleton Avenue , NE28 9NJ | - not rated | 2,579 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 5,336 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Tutorial Centre Hadrian Education Centre , St Peter's Road NE28 7LQ | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside School Mullen Road , High Farm NE28 9HA | - not rated | 1,582 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Bridges School Cherrywood , NE6 4NW | - not rated | 1,619 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill School Rising Sun Cottages , NE28 9JW | 3out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Charles Parsons School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4ED | 4out of 4 | 1,772 yd | Foundation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verandah Cafe | Richardson Dees Park Lodge, North Road | 177 yd | |
| Trinity Methodist Church | Trinity Methodist Church Hall, Station Road | 205 yd | |
| MJ's | Unit 17, Wallsend Market | 207 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 1 - 3 High Street West, Wallsend | 239 yd | |
| Porkys Express | 116 Station Road, Wallsend | 253 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Miner's Club And Bella Carvery | Station Road, Wallsend | 136 yd | |
| The Anson | Station Road, Wallsend | 253 yd | |
| The Ship | 101 High Street West, Wallsend | 274 yd | |
| The Ritz | 89 - 93 High Street West, Wallsend | 274 yd | |
| Admiral Casino | 26 - 28 High Street West, Wallsend | 287 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefes Grill | 99 High Street West, Wallsend | 274 yd | |
| Aroma Pizza | 79 High Street West, Wallsend | 274 yd | |
| Thai Time | 95 High Street West, Wallsend | 274 yd | |
| Burger King | 111 High Street West, Wallsend | 274 yd | |
| Ruchita Tandoori | 283 Station Road, Wallsend | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 32 Segedunum Way, Wallsend | 180 yd | |
| Aldi | 113 High Street West, Wallsend | 274 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elite Fitness (Closed) Station Road | health and fitness suite | 262 yd |
| Kicks Leisure (Wallsend) (Closed) Warwick Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 388 yd |
| Western Middle (Closed) Forrest Road | grass pitches | 397 yd |
| Western Community Primary School Rutland Road | grass pitches | 566 yd |
| Swan Hunter Recreation Ground EASTFIELD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 854 yd |
| Wallsend Boys Club RHEYDT AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 857 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 | 24 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 240.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.