Wharfedale is in Wallsend and in North Tyneside district. NE28 8TP is located in the Wallsend North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Tyneside. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wharfedale, Wallsend, NE28 8TP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE28 8TR, NE28 8TN, NE28 8TW, NE28 9YY, NE28 9YZ, NE28 8TJ, NE28 9YR, NE28 8TL, NE28 9YX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE28 8TP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 34.2% | 34.5% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 46.3% | -3.9% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 11.4% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 49.4% | 44% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 32.3% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 16.8% | 5.4% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 14.3% | 14.8% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 8.6% | -9.6% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 17.6% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.2% | 9.8% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.7% | 19.5% | 1.8% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.5% | 26.6% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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 | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.4% | 97.9% | 2.5% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 98.6% 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 | 96.2% | 98.6% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 98.6% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.1% | 76.7% | 16.4% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 57.6% | 46.2% | 11.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 1.7% | 6.0% | -4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wharfedale was 248.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 278.7% higher than the Wallsend North average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Wharfedale has the 2nd highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Wallsend North and the 67th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Wharfedale, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-03-27 | £231,979 |
| 27 Wharfedale, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-11-08 | £102,840 |
| 15 Wharfedale, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2024-05-31 | £283,789 |
| 15 Wharfedale, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2024-05-31 | £283,789 |
| 24 Wharfedale, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2023-05-03 | £90,909 |
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 4,662 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 4,964 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 | 513 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallsend Jubilee Primary School Mullen Road , NE28 9HA | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadettes Roman Catholic Primary School Aided Rising Sun Cottages , NE28 9JW | 3out of 4 | 1,189 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columbas Roman Catholic Primary School Aided Station Road , NE28 8EN | 3out of 4 | 1,677 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) Goathland Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8FA | 3out of 4 | 1,715 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longbenton High School Hailsham Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8ER | 2out of 4 | 1,987 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | 3out of 4 | 2,369 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside College St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | 2out of 4 | 2,763 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 2,978 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchill Community College Churchill Street , NE28 7TN | 3out of 4 | 3,106 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 4,621 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 4,628 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 4out of 4 | 5,118 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,150 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Hedley Hedleys College Station Road , Forest Hall NE12 8YY | - not rated | 1,546 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton Dene School Hailsham Avenue , NE12 8FD | 3out of 4 | 2,014 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Hedley School West Lane , Killingworth NE12 7BH | 4out of 4 | 2,749 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopespring Newcastle Chesters Avenue (on corner of Aydon Gardens) , Longbenton NE12 8UZ | - not rated | 3,105 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Flames Sports Club | Sports Club At, Whitley Park | 820 yd | |
| Jump 360 Cafe | Unit A, Bellway Industrial Estate | 944 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Powder Monkey | Wiltshire Drive, Wallsend | 488 yd | |
| Westholme Farm Social Club | Mullen Road, Wallsend | 976 yd | |
| NUFC Training Centre | Sports Ground And Premises, Darsley Park | 1,040 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wallsend Jubilee Primary School MULLEN ROAD | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| Beacon Hill Park BEACON HILL SCHOOL BEACON HILL SCHOOL RISING SUN COTTAGES | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Darsley Park WHITLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 804 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Newcastle) WHITLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 951 yd |
| Newcastle United Academy GREENLEE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,089 yd |
| Blue Flames Sporting Club WHITLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 1,094 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 | 98.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.5% |
| 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 | 50.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.