Rising Sun Cottages is in Wallsend and in North Tyneside district. NE28 9JW is located in the Battle Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Tyneside. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rising Sun Cottages, Wallsend, NE28 9JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE28 9JN, NE28 9JP, NE28 9JH, NE28 9HX, NE28 9LY, NE28 9JA, NE28 9HY, NE28 9LJ, NE28 9LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE28 9JW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 55.9% | 52.9% | -3.0% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 44.1% | 47.1% | 3.0% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 32% | 37.2% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.6% | 41.5% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 12% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 7.3% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 36.9% | 37.1% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -11.3% |
| Good health | 38% | 41.7% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 8.1% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 11.6% | -5.2% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 8.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 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 | 27% | 17.4% | -9.6% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 10% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 17% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 10.9% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 5.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 18.7% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.6% | 23% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| White | 98.2% | 98.5% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 98.9% 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 | 97.5% | 98.9% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 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% | 98.9% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rising Sun Cottages was 64.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.1% lower than the Battle Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rising Sun Cottages has the 18th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Battle Hill and the 312th highest crime rate of 706 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Rising Sun Cottages, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £137,292 | 2025-01-10 | £137,684 |
| 26 Rising Sun Cottages, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-03-28 | £234,474 |
| 24 Rising Sun Cottages, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £256,000 | 2023-06-09 | £274,509 |
| 9 Rising Sun Cottages, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2021-03-03 | £240,901 |
| 12 Rising Sun Cottages, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2019-11-22 | £265,173 |
NE28 9JW 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 9JW 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Hill Nursery School Berwick Drive , Battlehill Estate NE28 9DH | - not rated | 1,182 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkergate Early Years Centre Millers Dene , Walkergate NE6 4XW | - not rated | 2,825 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brancepeth Road Nursery School Brancepeth Road , NE31 1SJ | - not rated | 3,471 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | - not rated | 4,167 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Shields Nursery School St John's Terrace , Percy Main NE29 6HS | - not rated | 4,476 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend Rising Sun Cottages , NE28 9JW | 3out of 4 | 56 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadettes Roman Catholic Primary School Aided Rising Sun Cottages , NE28 9JW | - not rated | 56 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallsend Jubilee Primary School Mullen Road , NE28 9HA | 3out of 4 | 556 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redesdale Primary School Wiltshire Drive , NE28 8TS | 3out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Battle Hill Primary School Berwick Drive , Battle Hill Estate NE28 9DH | 3out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,781 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchill Community College Churchill Street , NE28 7TN | 1out of 4 | 1,956 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchill Community College Churchill Street , NE28 7TN | - not rated | 1,964 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , Walkergate NE6 4NU | - not rated | 2,646 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | - not rated | 2,646 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 7 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Middle School St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | - not rated | 1,781 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian Park Middle School Addington Drive , NE28 9RT | - not rated | 1,879 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Middle School Forrest Road , NE28 8PY | - not rated | 1,942 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale Community Middle School Langdale Gardens , High Howdon NE28 0HG | - not rated | 2,618 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 | 1,483 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Tyneside College Embleton Avenue , NE28 9NJ | - not rated | 1,732 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tynemouth College Hawkeys Lane , NE29 9BZ | - not rated | 5,304 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 | 6 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside School Mullen Road , High Farm NE28 9HA | - not rated | 652 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accelerated Learning Service Hadrian Education Centre , Addington Drive NE28 9RT | - not rated | 1,768 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Primary Resource Provision Hadrian Education Centre , Addington Drive NE28 9RT | - not rated | 1,768 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Secondary Accelerated Learning Service Hadrian Education Centre , Addington Drive NE28 9RT | - not rated | 1,768 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barking Dog | Clubhouse, Kings Road North | 250 yd | |
| Westholme Farm Social Club | Mullen Road, Wallsend | 319 yd | |
| Rising Sun\* | Rising Sun Inn, Coast Road | 584 yd | |
| The Powder Monkey | Wiltshire Drive, Wallsend | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Harvest | 25 Eskdale Avenue, Wallsend | 266 yd | |
| Porky's/A And S Buffets | 6 Coast Road, Wallsend | 584 yd | |
| The Mandarin | 4 - 4A Coast Road, Wallsend | 584 yd | |
| Fast Fry | 2 Coast Road, Wallsend | 584 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Sun KINGS ROAD NORTH | grass pitches | 250 yd |
| Beacon Hill Park BEACON HILL SCHOOL BEACON HILL SCHOOL RISING SUN COTTAGES | grass pitches | 335 yd |
| Wallsend Jubilee Primary School MULLEN ROAD | grass pitches | 561 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 | 39.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 57.95 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 57.95 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.