Sandringham Gardens is in North Shields and in Sunderland district. NE29 9AY is located in the Preston with Preston Grange electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tynemouth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sandringham Gardens, North Shields, NE29 9AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE29 9AX, NE29 9AS, NE29 9AZ, NE29 9AR, NE29 0NE, NE29 0LL, NE29 9JL, NE29 0LJ, NE29 9AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE29 9AY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 52.4% | 49.8% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 47.6% | 50.2% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 31.4% | 28.1% | -3.3% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.7% | 50.2% | 1.5% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 8% | 9.9% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 6.4% | -3.3% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.1% | 47.4% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 40.1% | 11.3% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 9.7% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around NE29 9AY this area, 5.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.9% | 5.9% | -10.0% | 18.2% | -12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.2% | 5.9% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 10.8% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.9% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 18.6% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.6% | 50.5% | 4.9% | 33.8% | 16.7% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 97.4% | 96% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
In this area, 95.5% 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% | 95.5% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 95.5% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.3% | 76.7% | 13.6% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.6% | 37.2% | 13.4% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandringham Gardens was 54.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.0% lower than the North Shields average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandringham Gardens has the 33rd highest crime rate of 66 local areas in North Shields and the 316th lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 209.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sandringham Gardens, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £308,500 | 2025-08-15 | £312,669 |
| 30 Sandringham Gardens, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2025-01-17 | £334,363 |
| 50 Sandringham Gardens, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-08-19 | £314,058 |
| 36 Sandringham Gardens, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-06-29 | £347,505 |
| 14 Sandringham Gardens, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2023-03-01 | £279,289 |
NE29 9AY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NE29 9AY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,530 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 5,177 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Gardens Primary School Brightman Road , NE29 0HP | 3out of 4 | 493 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Kielder Terrace , NE30 2AD | 3out of 4 | 615 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Primary School Preston Avenue , North Shields NE30 2BD | 3out of 4 | 655 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Lovaine Place , NE29 0BU | - not rated | 948 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehouse Primary School Whitehouse Lane , NE29 8PE | 3out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | 3out of 4 | 1,660 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden High School Hartington Road , Cullercoats NE30 3RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norham High School Alnwick Avenue , NE29 7BU | 1out of 4 | 1,758 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton High School Seatonville Road , NE25 9EQ | 3out of 4 | 2,114 yd | Foundation 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 | 2,879 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton Middle School Vernon Drive , Monkseaton NE25 8JN | 2out of 4 | 2,946 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Gardens Middle School Valley Gardens , NE25 9AQ | 4out of 4 | 4,024 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Middle School Kielder Road , South Wellfield NE25 9QW | 3out of 4 | 4,124 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 | 4,224 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 | 1,982 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southlands School Beach Road , Tynemouth NE30 2QR | 3out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlawn School Drumoyne Gardens , West Monkseaton NE25 9DL | 3out of 4 | 2,840 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale School Langdale Gardens , Howdon NE28 0HG | 3out of 4 | 3,212 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| AutismAble CIC The Captains Row , NE33 5AS | - not rated | 3,931 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorbridge Earsdon Road , Shiremoor NE27 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 4,697 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iris Community Hub | 109 Queen Alexandra Road, North Shields | 150 yd | |
| Scott And Wilson | 1 Trevor Terrace, North Shields | 210 yd | |
| Tynemouth Cricket Club | Cricket Club Cottage, Preston Avenue | 508 yd | |
| Kiki's Kabin | 34 Albion Road, North Shields | 583 yd | |
| Longsands Apre | 4 Albion Road, North Shields | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gunner | Trevor Terrace, North Shields | 165 yd | |
| The Alexandra | Queen Alexandra Road, North Shields | 297 yd | |
| Spread Eagle Inn | Front Street, Preston | 595 yd | |
| The Pub And Kitchen | 13 - 14 Albion Road, North Shields | 605 yd | |
| The Seven Stars | The Seven Stars, 7 Albion Road | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune City | 7A Trevor Terrace, North Shields | 210 yd | |
| Hog Roast Deli | 45 Walton Avenue, North Shields | 376 yd | |
| Jeera | 1A Albion Road, North Shields | 604 yd | |
| Rajapur Bangladeshi Kitchen | 64 Church Way, North Shields | 634 yd | |
| Pizza Addict | 62 Church Way, North Shields | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pound Stretcher | 50/50A, Bedford Street | 742 yd | |
| Heron Foods Limited | First Second And Third Floors, 78 - 80 Bedford Street | 786 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket North Shields | Asda, 40 Saville Street | 985 yd | |
| North Shields Mini Market Ltd | 5 Saville Street West, North Shields | 1,036 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Supermarket, Preston North Road | 1,061 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energie Fitness PRESTON AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 521 yd |
| Percy Park Rfc THE CLUB HOUSE THE CLUB HOUSE PRESTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 521 yd |
| King Edward Primary School PRESTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 557 yd |
| Tyne Metropolitan College (The Academy Site) HAWKEYS LANE | artificial grass pitch | 586 yd |
| Spring Gardens Primary School BRIGHTMAN ROAD | grass pitches | 625 yd |
| Tynemouth Cricket Club PRESTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 671 yd |
| Ymca (North Tyneside) CHURCH WAY | health and fitness suite | 733 yd |
| Kings Priory School (Preston Avenue Pitches) PRESTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 758 yd |
| Preston Playing Fields PRESTON PLAYING FIELDS PRESTON PLAYING FIELDS PRESTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 769 yd |
| John Spence Community High School PRESTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 848 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.