Dorset Grove is in North Shields and in North Tyneside district. NE29 8PR is located in the New York & Murton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tynemouth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dorset Grove, North Shields, NE29 8PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE29 8PP, NE29 8PS, NE29 8PQ, NE29 8PW, NE29 8PT, NE29 8NX, NE29 8QG, NE29 8PN, NE29 8PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE29 8PR has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.8% of the population 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 | 59.6% | 58.8% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 7.8% |
| Male | 40.4% | 41.2% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -7.8% |
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 8PR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% 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 | 33.2% | 45.3% | 12.1% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.2% | 29.1% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -15.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 16.8% | 16.3% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 7.2% |
| Widowed | 12.9% | 5.9% | -7.0% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 38.8% | 41.9% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 31% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 17.3% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 9.8% | 7.9% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 35.1% | 20.8% | -14.3% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 9.2% | -8.1% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 15% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 6.8% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 20.8% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 26.6% | 15.7% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 4% | 1% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 90.6% | 85.6% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 4.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 89.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 89.9% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| European Union | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 7.9% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 89.9% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 24.4% | 13.5% | 10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.4% | 37.2% | 13.2% |
| Christian | 35% | 46.2% | -11.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dorset Grove was 56.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.1% lower than the New York & Murton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dorset Grove has the 6th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in New York & Murton and the 319th lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dorset Grove, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-09-04 | £192,073 |
| 11 Dorset Grove, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £113,500 | 2019-09-30 | £151,429 |
| 21 Dorset Grove, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £126,500 | 2016-02-23 | £185,101 |
| 20 Dorset Grove, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2016-01-20 | £154,714 |
| 12 Dorset Grove, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2012-05-03 | £155,738 |
NE29 8PR 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 | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 3,257 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Primary School Lanark Close , NE29 8DP | 4out of 4 | 744 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehouse Primary School Whitehouse Lane , NE29 8PE | 3out of 4 | 829 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Grange Primary School Chiltern Road , Preston Grange NE29 9QL | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay Seatonville Road , NE25 9EG | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley First School Drumoyne Gardens , West Monkseaton NE25 9DL | 4out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton High School Seatonville Road , NE25 9EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | 3out of 4 | 1,627 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norham High School Alnwick Avenue , NE29 7BU | 1out of 4 | 2,240 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden High School Hartington Road , Cullercoats NE30 3RZ | 3out of 4 | 2,340 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkseaton Middle School Vernon Drive , Monkseaton NE25 8JN | 2out of 4 | 1,934 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Middle School Kielder Road , South Wellfield NE25 9QW | 3out of 4 | 2,366 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden Bridge Middle School Lovaine Avenue , NE25 8RW | 3out of 4 | 2,440 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Gardens Middle School Valley Gardens , NE25 9AQ | 4out of 4 | 2,766 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 3,463 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlawn School Drumoyne Gardens , West Monkseaton NE25 9DL | 3out of 4 | 1,383 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands School Beach Road , Tynemouth NE30 2QR | 3out of 4 | 1,931 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale School Langdale Gardens , Howdon NE28 0HG | 3out of 4 | 2,626 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorbridge Earsdon Road , Shiremoor NE27 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,845 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside House School Station Road , Backworth NE27 0AB | - not rated | 3,421 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry's Cafe | WRVS Shop, North Tyneside General Hospital | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Chinese Takeaway | 50 Whitehouse Lane, North Shields | 527 yd | |
| Bevs Lite Bites | 69 St Anselm Road, North Shields | 653 yd | |
| Lawsons Real Sandwiches | 24 Netherton Avenue, North Shields | 677 yd | |
| Pizza Royal | 5 Phoenix Chase, North Shields | 976 yd | |
| Momins | 7 Phoenix Chase, North Shields | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Preston Grange | Lidl, Rake Lane | 301 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitehouse Primary School WHITEHOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 776 yd |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Academy LYNN ROAD | grass pitches | 783 yd |
| Preston Grange Primary School CHILTERN DRIVE | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| New York Primary School LANARK CLOSE | grass pitches | 837 yd |
| Monkseaton High School SEATONVILLE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 880 yd |
| Tynemouth Squash Club Ltd BILLY MILL LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,093 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 | 118.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.