Hector Street is in Shiremoor, Newcastle Upon Tyne and in North Tyneside district. NE27 0HR is located in the Shiremoor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tynemouth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hector Street, Shiremoor, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE27 0HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE27 0HS, NE27 0HP, NE27 0HW, NE27 0SU, NE27 0HN, NE27 0SZ, NE27 0TA, NE27 0SX, NE27 0GE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE27 0HR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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 | 47.3% | 54.1% | 6.8% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 52.7% | 45.9% | -6.8% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 | 34.1% | 40.9% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 35.8% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 5.7% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 10.9% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 5.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 40.6% | 41.8% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 38.2% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 11.8% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 6.8% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 24.8% | 18.7% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.1% | 13% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 11.9% | -7.3% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 9.3% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 21.8% | 14.8% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 25.4% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.7% | 99.5% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 18.1% |
In this area, 99.1% 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 | 96.9% | 99.1% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 99.1% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.6% | 37.2% | 14.4% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hector Street was 42.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.0% lower than the Backworth & Holystone average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Hector Street has the 54th lowest crime rate of 130 local areas in Backworth & Holystone and the 268th lowest crime rate of 705 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Hector Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £149,950 | 2026-01-16 | £146,608 |
| 17 Hector Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2025-05-20 | £86,983 |
| 1 Hector Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £119,950 | 2022-02-25 | £139,412 |
| 8 Hector Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2021-03-26 | £114,457 |
| 16 Hector Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2020-12-25 | £142,062 |
NE27 0HR 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Hill Nursery School Berwick Drive , Battlehill Estate NE28 9DH | - not rated | 3,797 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton Terrace Nursery School Fontburn Road , Seaton Delaval NE25 0BH | - not rated | 4,029 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Shields Nursery School St John's Terrace , Percy Main NE29 6HS | - not rated | 5,459 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiremoor Primary School Stanton Road , Shiremoor NE27 0PW | 3out of 4 | 817 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wellfield First School Otterburn Avenue , South Wellfield NE25 9QL | - not rated | 950 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Backworth Park Primary School Hotspur North , NE27 0FZ | 3out of 4 | 1,954 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holystone Primary School Whitley Road , Holystone NE27 0DA | 3out of 4 | 2,069 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley First School Drumoyne Gardens , West Monkseaton NE25 9DL | 3out of 4 | 2,131 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitley Bay High School Deneholm , NE25 9AS | 4out of 4 | 2,847 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton High School Seatonville Road , NE25 9EQ | - not rated | 2,886 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | 3out of 4 | 3,148 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic High School Aided Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | - not rated | 3,148 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchill Community College Churchill Street , NE28 7TN | - not rated | 4,107 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiremoor Middle School Earsdon Road , Shiremoor NE27 0HJ | - not rated | 206 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Middle School Kielder Road , South Wellfield NE25 9QW | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Gardens Middle School Valley Gardens , NE25 9AQ | - not rated | 2,553 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton Middle School Vernon Drive , Monkseaton NE25 8JW | 3out of 4 | 2,828 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian Park Middle School Addington Drive , NE28 9RT | - not rated | 2,976 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 | 3,824 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyne Metropolitan College Battle Hill Drive , NE28 9NL | - not rated | 3,859 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tynemouth College Hawkeys Lane , NE29 9BZ | - not rated | 4,241 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorbridge Earsdon Road , Shiremoor NE27 0HJ | - not rated | 264 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside House School Station Road , Backworth NE27 0AB | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Parkside House School Station Road , Backworth NE27 0AB | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlawn School Drumoyne Gardens , West Monkseaton NE25 9DL | 3out of 4 | 2,169 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Day Tutorial Unit Chapel Lane Education Centre , Chapel Lane NE25 8AD | - not rated | 2,767 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe On The Shire & Friends Share Social Supermarket | North Tyneside Disability Centre, Earsdon Road | 206 yd | |
| Liddle & Co Coffee House | Unit C, Wilsons Buildings | 415 yd | |
| BB's Coffee Shop And Store Confectionary | Cafe Within, Boundary Mills Stores | 744 yd | |
| Shiremoor Adventure Playground | Shiremoor Adventure Playground Centre, Brenkley Avenue | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grey Horse | Bertram Place, Shiremoor | 138 yd | |
| The Cannon Inn | The Cannon, 29 Front Street | 824 yd | |
| Red Lion Inn | Front Street, Earsdon | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shiremoor Indian Takeaway | 2 Morley Place, Shiremoor | 351 yd | |
| Romeos Shiremoor Pizza | 1 Morley Place, Shiremoor | 351 yd | |
| The Shiremoor Fish And Grill | Park House, Lesbury Avenue | 400 yd | |
| Shiremoor Chinese | Take Away, 10 Ann Street | 424 yd | |
| The Diner | Unit 1 Blue Bell Crossing, Earsdon Road | 878 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shiremoor Middle (Closed) Earsdon Road | grass pitches | 252 yd |
| South Wellfield REDHEUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 862 yd |
| Wellfield Middle School KIELDER ROAD | grass pitches | 873 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 | 66 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.