Drury Lane is in North Shields and in North Tyneside district. NE29 8SL 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 Drury Lane, North Shields, NE29 8SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE29 8SJ, NE29 8SN, NE29 8RR, NE29 8SP, NE29 8RY, NE29 8BQ, NE29 8SW, NE29 8SZ, NE29 8AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE29 8SL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 55.1% | 52.3% | -2.8% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 44.9% | 47.7% | 2.8% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 | 28.3% | 37.5% | 9.2% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.5% | 50.5% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 5.1% | -5.8% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 4.6% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 50.3% | 51.1% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 35% | 31.4% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 14% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 18.3% | 17.1% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 12.5% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 15.3% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6.5% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 21.8% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 24.1% | -0.7% | 33.8% | -9.7% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.8% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 93.5% | 91% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 9.6% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.7% 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 | 91.5% | 90.7% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 3% | -2.8% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 91.4% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.6% | 8.6% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Drury Lane was 37.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.3% lower than the New York & Murton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Drury Lane has the 5th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in New York & Murton and the 246th lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Drury Lane, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2021-07-30 | £127,181 |
| 14 Drury Lane, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2017-03-03 | £137,208 |
| 6 Drury Lane, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2005-01-24 | £182,836 |
NE29 8SL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 71 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 3,812 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 5,121 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 | 406 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehouse Primary School Whitehouse Lane , NE29 8PE | 3out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood Primary School Oswin Terrace , NE29 7JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,629 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian Park Primary School Addington Drive , NE28 9RT | 3out of 4 | 1,899 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Grange Primary School Chiltern Road , Preston Grange NE29 9QL | 3out of 4 | 1,901 yd | Foundation 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 | 628 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norham High School Alnwick Avenue , NE29 7BU | 1out of 4 | 1,773 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton High School Seatonville Road , NE25 9EQ | 3out of 4 | 2,165 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchill Community College Churchill Street , NE28 7TN | 3out of 4 | 2,216 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | 3out of 4 | 2,425 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellfield Middle School Kielder Road , South Wellfield NE25 9QW | 3out of 4 | 2,809 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton Middle School Vernon Drive , Monkseaton NE25 8JN | 2out of 4 | 2,925 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden Bridge Middle School Lovaine Avenue , NE25 8RW | 3out of 4 | 3,483 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Gardens Middle School Valley Gardens , NE25 9AQ | 4out of 4 | 3,626 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 | 4,173 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverdale School Langdale Gardens , Howdon NE28 0HG | 3out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlawn School Drumoyne Gardens , West Monkseaton NE25 9DL | 3out of 4 | 2,265 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands School Beach Road , Tynemouth NE30 2QR | 3out of 4 | 2,753 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorbridge Earsdon Road , Shiremoor NE27 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,846 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside House School Station Road , Backworth NE27 0AB | - not rated | 3,130 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baristocracy Coffee | 2 Larch Court, WEST CHIRTON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE NORTH | 478 yd | |
| Shiremoor House Farm | Middle Engine Lane, North Shields | 614 yd | |
| Cafe Pausa (Dunelm Soft Furnishings Ltd) | Unit 1, Coast Road Retail Park | 892 yd | |
| My Shanghai | My Shang Hai, Coast Road | 928 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | Pizza Hut, Osprey Drive | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Royal | 5 Phoenix Chase, North Shields | 211 yd | |
| Momins | 7 Phoenix Chase, North Shields | 211 yd | |
| Bevs Lite Bites | 69 St Anselm Road, North Shields | 461 yd | |
| Lawsons Real Sandwiches | 24 Netherton Avenue, North Shields | 763 yd | |
| Oriental Kitchen | 123/125, Brookland Terrace | 827 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco West Chirton Industrial Estate South, Norham Road | 892 yd | |
| Lidl Preston Grange | Lidl, Rake Lane | 922 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New York Primary School LANARK CLOSE | grass pitches | 297 yd |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Academy LYNN ROAD | grass pitches | 512 yd |
| Formica Ltd COAST ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 641 yd |
| Tynemouth Squash Club Ltd BILLY MILL LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 792 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 | 54.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.36 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.