Bellshill Close is in Wallsend and in North Tyneside district. NE28 9XD 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 Bellshill Close, Wallsend, NE28 9XD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE28 9XB, NE28 9XN, NE28 9UW, NE28 9XE, NE28 9XL, NE28 9UN, NE28 9XR, NE28 9QZ, NE28 9UQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE28 9XD, 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 | 58.7% | 52.9% | -5.8% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 41.3% | 47.1% | 5.8% | 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.
In the immediate area around NE28 9XD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.4% 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 | 47.7% | 49.4% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.7% | 31.5% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -12.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 8.3% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 7.7% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 46.7% | 46.5% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 34.1% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 15.9% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29% | 24.1% | -4.9% | 18.2% | 5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.2% | 17.1% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 13.5% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.9% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 22.4% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.1% | 15.3% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -18.5% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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 | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 99.6% | 92.9% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 98.3% | 94.7% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| 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 | 98.3% | 95.1% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.4% | 37.2% | 13.2% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bellshill Close was 122.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.8% higher than the Battle Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bellshill Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Battle Hill and the 162nd highest crime rate of 706 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Bellshill Close, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2022-02-28 | £62,260 |
| 75 Bellshill Close, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2022-02-18 | £69,524 |
| 77 Bellshill Close, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2008-01-11 | £82,723 |
| 72 Bellshill Close, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2006-09-29 | £92,647 |
| 64 Bellshill Close, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £44,000 | 2003-11-05 | £73,895 |
NE28 9XD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 841 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Shields Nursery School St John's Terrace , Percy Main NE29 6HS | - not rated | 3,336 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brancepeth Road Nursery School Brancepeth Road , NE31 1SJ | - not rated | 3,859 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunn Street Nursery School Minster Parade , NE32 3QH | - not rated | 4,388 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkergate Early Years Centre Millers Dene , Walkergate NE6 4XW | - not rated | 4,511 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadrian Park Primary School Addington Drive , NE28 9RT | - not rated | 128 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian Park Primary School Addington Drive , NE28 9RT | 3out of 4 | 128 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian Park First School Addington Drive , NE28 9RT | - not rated | 128 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Battle Hill Primary School Berwick Drive , Battle Hill Estate NE28 9DH | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Battle Hill Primary School Berwick Drive , Battle Hill Estate NE28 9DH | - not rated | 841 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill Community College Churchill Street , NE28 7TN | - not rated | 1,134 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchill Community College Churchill Street , NE28 7TN | 1out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | 3out of 4 | 2,422 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic High School Aided Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | - not rated | 2,422 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside College St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,443 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadrian Park Middle School Addington Drive , NE28 9RT | - not rated | 128 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale Community Middle School Langdale Gardens , High Howdon NE28 0HG | - not rated | 1,379 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willington Middle School Denbigh Avenue , Howdon NE28 0PP | - not rated | 1,830 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Farm Middle School Rising Sun Cottages , NE28 9JW | - not rated | 1,911 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Middle School St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | - not rated | 2,443 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Tyneside College Embleton Avenue , NE28 9NJ | - not rated | 797 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyne Metropolitan College Battle Hill Drive , NE28 9NL | - not rated | 819 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tynemouth College Hawkeys Lane , NE29 9BZ | - not rated | 3,536 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accelerated Learning Service Hadrian Education Centre , Addington Drive NE28 9RT | - not rated | 227 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Primary Resource Provision Hadrian Education Centre , Addington Drive NE28 9RT | - not rated | 227 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Secondary Accelerated Learning Service Hadrian Education Centre , Addington Drive NE28 9RT | - not rated | 227 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Silverdale School Langdale Gardens , Howdon NE28 0HG | - not rated | 1,276 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill School Rising Sun Cottages , NE28 9JW | 3out of 4 | 1,921 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBX Cafe | Cafe Within, Cobalt Park Business Exchange | 526 yd | |
| Everything Everywhere At EE NT2 | 6 Silver Fox Way, West Allotment | 783 yd | |
| Tyne Metropolitan College. | Granada Food Sevices, Tyne Metropolitan College | 818 yd | |
| Eurest At Sage | 5 Cobalt Park Way, Sage | 896 yd | |
| Eurest At Sage (Bistro) | 3 - 4 Cobalt Park Way, Wallsend | 898 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bush | Addington Drive, Wallsend | 239 yd | |
| The Jolly Bowman And Burgers Inc | The Jolly Bowman, Addington Drive | 608 yd | |
| The Walls End | Middle Engine Lane, Wallsend | 839 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Gala Leisure, Middle Engine Lane | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Of Spice | Unit 4, Addington Drive | 239 yd | |
| Four Seasons | Unit 1, Addington Drive | 239 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit A, 4 Silver Fox Way | 783 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hadrian Park Primary School ADDINGTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 145 yd |
| Tyne Metropolitan College (Coast Road Campus) BATTLE HILL DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 817 yd |
| Battle Hill Primary School BERWICK DRIVE | grass pitches | 841 yd |
| Kicks Leisure - Silverlink Park (Closed) Coast Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 941 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.