Aldwych Drive is in North Shields and in North Tyneside district. NE29 8SZ 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 Aldwych Drive, North Shields, NE29 8SZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE29 8RY, NE29 8SY, NE29 8SJ, NE29 8SP, NE29 8RR, NE29 8SL, NE29 8ST, NE29 8SX, NE29 8SW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE29 8SZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 49.2% | 53.2% | 4.0% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 50.8% | 46.8% | -4.0% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 8SZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.8% 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 | 36.3% | 44.8% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38% | 39.3% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -4.9% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 16.2% | 10% | -6.2% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 3.3% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 45% | 52% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 26% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -7.6% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 13.9% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 9.4% | 6.6% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 19.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.9% | 23.3% | -12.6% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 11.4% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 17.4% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 7.6% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 19.1% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 19.5% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -14.3% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.7% | 92.7% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 96.7% | 94.6% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 94.9% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 26% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52% | 37.2% | 14.8% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aldwych Drive was 1171.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 728.9% higher than the New York & Murton average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Aldwych Drive has the highest crime rate of 22 local areas in New York & Murton and the 2nd highest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 252.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aldwych Drive, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-09-18 | £126,689 |
| 32 Aldwych Drive, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2022-12-21 | £145,257 |
| 38 Aldwych Drive, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £5,000 | 2016-12-12 | £6,188 |
| 39 Aldwych Drive, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2014-03-20 | £129,520 |
| 10 Aldwych Drive, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2008-07-25 | £122,142 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,940 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 5,127 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 5,462 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 | 452 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehouse Primary School Whitehouse Lane , NE29 8PE | 3out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood Primary School Oswin Terrace , NE29 7JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,721 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian Park Primary School Addington Drive , NE28 9RT | 3out of 4 | 1,774 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Roman Catholic Primary School Coniston Road , NE28 0EP | 3out of 4 | 1,998 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 757 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norham High School Alnwick Avenue , NE29 7BU | 1out of 4 | 1,843 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchill Community College Churchill Street , NE28 7TN | 3out of 4 | 2,132 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton High School Seatonville Road , NE25 9EQ | 3out of 4 | 2,255 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | 3out of 4 | 2,552 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 | 2,794 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton Middle School Vernon Drive , Monkseaton NE25 8JN | 2out of 4 | 2,996 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden Bridge Middle School Lovaine Avenue , NE25 8RW | 3out of 4 | 3,575 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Gardens Middle School Valley Gardens , NE25 9AQ | 4out of 4 | 3,666 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 | 4,303 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 | 1,550 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlawn School Drumoyne Gardens , West Monkseaton NE25 9DL | 3out of 4 | 2,317 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorbridge Earsdon Road , Shiremoor NE27 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,778 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands School Beach Road , Tynemouth NE30 2QR | 3out of 4 | 2,880 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside House School Station Road , Backworth NE27 0AB | - not rated | 3,031 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 | 351 yd | |
| Shiremoor House Farm | Middle Engine Lane, North Shields | 502 yd | |
| Waggonway Tearoom | Stephenson Railway Museum, Middle Engine Lane | 839 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | Pizza Hut, Osprey Drive | 875 yd | |
| Jade Harrison School Of Dance | 242 New York Road, North Shields | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Royal | 5 Phoenix Chase, North Shields | 208 yd | |
| Momins | 7 Phoenix Chase, North Shields | 208 yd | |
| Bevs Lite Bites | 69 St Anselm Road, North Shields | 585 yd | |
| Oriental Kitchen | 123/125, Brookland Terrace | 792 yd | |
| The Bronx | 178 Brookland Terrace, New York | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco West Chirton Industrial Estate South, Norham Road | 908 yd | |
| Lidl Preston Grange | Lidl, Rake Lane | 994 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New York Primary School LANARK CLOSE | grass pitches | 338 yd |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Academy LYNN ROAD | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Formica Ltd COAST ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 653 yd |
| Tynemouth Squash Club Ltd BILLY MILL LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 908 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 | 209.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.