Burdon Main Row is in North Shields and in North Tyneside district. NE29 6SU is located in the North Shields electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Tyneside. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Burdon Main Row, North Shields, NE29 6SU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE29 6SY, NE29 6ST, NE29 6SS, NE29 6SR, NE29 6XF, NE29 6SP, NE29 6SW, NE29 6XG, NE29 6SN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE29 6SU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 42.2% | 48.6% | 6.4% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 57.8% | 51.4% | -6.4% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 NE29 6SU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.1% 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 | 55.1% | 54.1% | -1.0% | 37.9% | 16.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.4% | 21.9% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -22.3% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 3.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 14.3% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.2% | 38.9% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 28.5% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 22.5% | 20.4% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 7.7% |
| Bad health | 7% | 10.9% | 3.9% | 4.0% | 6.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 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 | 37.6% | 26.5% | -11.1% | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.5% | 11.7% | -9.8% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 15.3% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 6.6% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 15.3% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.8% | 23% | 15.2% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.5% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 5% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 95.1% | 90% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
In this area, 90.9% 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 | 92.2% | 90.9% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 90.1% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 2.3% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.5% | 37.2% | 15.3% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burdon Main Row was 396.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 134.8% higher than the Chirton & Percy Main average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Burdon Main Row has the 7th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Chirton & Percy Main and the 29th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 207.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Burdon Main Row, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2021-09-16 | £141,305 |
| 1 Burdon Main Row, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2021-04-16 | £128,990 |
| 19 Burdon Main Row, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2018-11-27 | £111,123 |
| 3 Burdon Main Row, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2008-05-23 | £94,848 |
| 3 Burdon Main Row, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2008-04-11 | £70,755 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Other | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School Percy Square , River View NE30 4AG | 3out of 4 | 2,063 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 3,821 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 5,124 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterville Primary School Waterville Road , NE29 6SL | 4out of 4 | 193 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School Minton Lane , NE29 6DQ | 3out of 4 | 572 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Lovaine Place , NE29 0BU | - not rated | 628 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Gardens Primary School Brightman Road , NE29 0HP | 3out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Wallsend Road , Chirton NE29 7BT | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norham High School Alnwick Avenue , NE29 7BU | 1out of 4 | 1,435 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | 3out of 4 | 2,438 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | 3out of 4 | 2,513 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden High School Hartington Road , Cullercoats NE30 3RZ | 3out of 4 | 3,140 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mortimer Community College Reading Road , NE33 4UG | 2out of 4 | 3,180 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marden Bridge Middle School Lovaine Avenue , NE25 8RW | 3out of 4 | 4,435 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton Middle School Vernon Drive , Monkseaton NE25 8JN | 2out of 4 | 4,480 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Middle School Kielder Road , South Wellfield NE25 9QW | 3out of 4 | 5,428 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyne Coast College St George's Avenue , NE34 6ET | - not rated | 3,045 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Priory School Huntington Place , Tynemouth NE30 4RF | 3out of 4 | 2,790 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AutismAble CIC The Captains Row , NE33 5AS | - not rated | 2,411 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands School Beach Road , Tynemouth NE30 2QR | 3out of 4 | 2,567 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale School Langdale Gardens , Howdon NE28 0HG | 3out of 4 | 3,125 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 2out of 4 | 3,373 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 3,468 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 The Quay | Unit 1, Smokehouse Two | 427 yd | |
| Cafe @ The Riverside | Cafe Within, Riverside Centre | 501 yd | |
| The Hub Cafe At Siena Court | Siena Day Care Centre, 1 Siena Court | 576 yd | |
| Continental Pizza | 34 Saville Street West, North Shields | 626 yd | |
| Just Italy Cafe | 26 Saville Street West, North Shields | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ballarat | 13 Borough Road, North Shields | 559 yd | |
| North Star | The Pow Burn, 97 - 98 Bedford Street | 796 yd | |
| North Shields Catholic Club | Cecil Street, North Shields | 818 yd | |
| Charlies Bar | 60 Nile Street, North Shields | 862 yd | |
| Terminus Social Club And Institute | 50 West Percy Street, North Shields | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taits Fish Shop | 16 Howdon Road, North Shields | 241 yd | |
| Peking Express Chinese Takeaway | 14 Prudhoe Street, North Shields | 395 yd | |
| North Shields Pizza | 11 Saville Street West, North Shields | 646 yd | |
| Prawn Cracker Chinese Takeaway | 53 Rudyerd Street, North Shields | 661 yd | |
| Nino Pizza | 70 Rudyerd Street, North Shields | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Shields Mini Market Ltd | 5 Saville Street West, North Shields | 646 yd | |
| Heron Foods Limited | First Second And Third Floors, 78 - 80 Bedford Street | 873 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket North Shields | Asda, 40 Saville Street | 910 yd | |
| Pound Stretcher | 50/50A, Bedford Street | 928 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 17-18 Market Place, South Shields | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waterville Primary School WATERVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 278 yd |
| Parks Leisure Centre HOWDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 365 yd |
| Collingwood View Playing Fields FINCHDALE CLOSE | grass pitches | 518 yd |
| St. Cuthberts Roman Catholic Primary School Lovaine Place | grass pitches | 627 yd |
| Ymca (North Tyneside) CHURCH WAY | health and fitness suite | 943 yd |
| Spring Gardens Primary School BRIGHTMAN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,009 yd |
| Royal Quays Health Club (Closed) Rotary Way | health and fitness suite | 1,010 yd |
| Wet N Wild Waterpark ROTARY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,015 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 | 7.1% |
| 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 | 54.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.