Waltham Close is in Wallsend and in North Tyneside district. NE28 8TA 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 Waltham Close, Wallsend, NE28 8TA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE28 8TB, NE28 8TQ, NE28 8AL, NE28 8ED, NE28 8TG, NE28 8AJ, NE28 8TD, NE28 8UG, NE28 8AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE28 8TA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents 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 | 53.9% | 48.3% | -5.6% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 46.1% | 51.7% | 5.6% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 | 35.7% | 33.3% | -2.4% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 45.9% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 1.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 10.1% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 7.2% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 48.1% | 47.8% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 35.2% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 13% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 17% | 15.4% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 12% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 15.9% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.4% | 22.6% | 2.2% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.9% | 25.5% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -8.3% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% 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 | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 91.2% | 90.4% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 9.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
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 | 96.3% | 93% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 93% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 76.7% | 7.8% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.4% | 37.2% | 18.2% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waltham Close was 40.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.5% lower than the Wallsend North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Waltham Close has the 11th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Wallsend North and the 259th lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 27.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Waltham Close, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-06-26 | £133,520 |
| 26 Waltham Close, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-06-26 | £133,520 |
| 22 Waltham Close, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-06-14 | £195,676 |
| 14 Waltham Close, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2023-12-21 | £132,467 |
| 25 Waltham Close, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2023-10-13 | £107,771 |
NE28 8TA 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 3,438 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 4,102 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 | 760 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columbas Roman Catholic Primary School Aided Station Road , NE28 8EN | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Community Primary School Rutland Road , NE28 8QL | 4out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallsend Jubilee Primary School Mullen Road , NE28 9HA | 3out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadettes Roman Catholic Primary School Aided Rising Sun Cottages , NE28 9JW | 3out of 4 | 1,545 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Riverside Academy Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | 3out of 4 | 2,231 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside College St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | 2out of 4 | 2,328 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 1out of 4 | 2,580 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Longbenton High School Hailsham Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8ER | 2out of 4 | 2,831 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 4,735 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 4,896 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 4out of 4 | 5,154 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 5,029 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,557 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Charles Parsons School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4ED | 4out of 4 | 2,298 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Hedley Hedleys College Station Road , Forest Hall NE12 8YY | - not rated | 2,470 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton Dene School Hailsham Avenue , NE12 8FD | 3out of 4 | 2,914 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopespring Newcastle Chesters Avenue (on corner of Aydon Gardens) , Longbenton NE12 8UZ | - not rated | 3,406 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snack Hut | Newcastle Benfield Fc Benfield Road | 1,064 yd | |
| Trinity Methodist Church | Trinity Methodist Church Hall, Station Road | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Powder Monkey | Wiltshire Drive, Wallsend | 745 yd | |
| Lindisfarne Social Club Ltd | Lindisfarne Social Club, West Street | 914 yd | |
| Wallsend Ex Servicemen And Working Mens Club And Institute | Burnside, Station Road | 949 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Home | 35 Bedford Avenue, Wallsend | 373 yd | |
| Ruchita Tandoori | 283 Station Road, Wallsend | 1,022 yd | |
| NEWCASTLE ALCOHOL DELIVERY/ LATE NIGHT ALCOHOL DELIVERY | Unit 5, The Clothworks Business Centre Industry Road | 1,053 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Centurion Park RHEYDT AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, golf, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 552 yd |
| Wallsend Boys Club RHEYDT AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 801 yd |
| Newcastle United Academy GREENLEE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Western Community Primary School Rutland Road | grass pitches | 975 yd |
| Wallsend Jubilee Primary School MULLEN ROAD | grass pitches | 986 yd |
| Sam Smiths Sports Ground BENFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,067 yd |
| Western Middle (Closed) Forrest Road | grass pitches | 1,083 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 | 78.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.