Bird Street is in North Shields and in North Tyneside district. NE30 1DA is located in the North Shields electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tynemouth. This postcode has been in use since 2017-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bird Street, North Shields, NE30 1DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE30 1DB, NE30 1DS, NE30 1LL, NE30 1JP, NE30 1DJ, NE30 1LA, NE30 1HB, NE30 1DL, NE30 1JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE30 1DA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 50.2% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 52.2% | 49.8% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 NE30 1DA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.7% 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 | 40.6% | 48.7% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.3% | 23% | -12.3% | 44.2% | -21.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 14.4% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 7% | 5.3% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 38.8% | 40.2% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 31.1% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 19.6% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 6.9% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 6.8% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 4.8% | 2.3% | -2.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 31% | 15.8% | -15.2% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 5.8% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 10% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.7% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 17.9% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.9% | 41.6% | 12.7% | 33.8% | 7.8% |
| Other | 4.8% | 4.2% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| White | 98.6% | 95.4% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 96.2% | 96.8% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 96.8% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.9% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.8% | 37.2% | 15.6% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bird Street was 170.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.6% higher than the North Shields average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bird Street has the 12th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in North Shields and the 130th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 2 North Harbour Apartments Bird Street, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-09-02 | £225,070 |
| 3 North Harbour Apartments Bird Street, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2017-11-24 | £254,942 |
| Apartment 2 North Harbour Apartments Bird Street, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2017-11-10 | £197,057 |
| Apartment 1 North Harbour Apartments Bird Street, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2017-11-03 | £172,425 |
| 3 North Harbour Apartments Bird Street, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2013-08-20 | £98,308 |
NE30 1DA 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 | 68 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 518 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 5,353 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Kielder Terrace , NE30 2AD | 3out of 4 | 637 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Primary School Preston Avenue , North Shields NE30 2BD | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian Primary School Baring Street , NE33 2BB | 4out of 4 | 985 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Lovaine Place , NE29 0BU | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Gardens Primary School Brightman Road , NE29 0HP | 3out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Community 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 | 1,651 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden High School Hartington Road , Cullercoats NE30 3RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,948 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norham High School Alnwick Avenue , NE29 7BU | 1out of 4 | 2,546 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | 3out of 4 | 2,844 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton High School Seatonville Road , NE25 9EQ | 3out of 4 | 3,061 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 | 3,445 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton Middle School Vernon Drive , Monkseaton NE25 8JN | 2out of 4 | 3,769 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Gardens Middle School Valley Gardens , NE25 9AQ | 4out of 4 | 4,865 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Middle School Kielder Road , South Wellfield NE25 9QW | 3out of 4 | 5,207 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 | 3,296 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 | 1,241 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 | 1,572 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| AutismAble CIC The Captains Row , NE33 5AS | - not rated | 3,429 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlawn School Drumoyne Gardens , West Monkseaton NE25 9DL | 3out of 4 | 3,844 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bamburgh School Norham Avenue , NE34 7TD | 3out of 4 | 4,087 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 2out of 4 | 4,137 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lobo Rojo | The Irvin Buildings, Union Quay | 140 yd | |
| Ship's Cat | The Ships Cat, Tanners Bank | 170 yd | |
| The Wheel House | The Old Maltings, Tanners Bank | 170 yd | |
| The Net North Shields | 54 Fish Quay, North Shields | 236 yd | |
| Waterfront | 22-26 Union Quay, North Shields | 239 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| How Do You Do | Hudson Street, North Shields | 160 yd | |
| Juke Shed Bar | 16 Union Quay, North Shields | 223 yd | |
| The Salty Sea Dog | 17 Union Quay, North Shields | 224 yd | |
| The Saltwater Tavern | Fish Quay, North Shields | 236 yd | |
| Three Tanners Bank | 3 Tanners Bank, North Shields | 252 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaview Fish \& Grill | 12 - 14 Union Quay, North Shields | 235 yd | |
| Silver Moon Take Away | 106 Grey Street, North Shields | 361 yd | |
| Joy Of The Orient | 2 Coburg Street, North Shields | 389 yd | |
| Massimos | 170 Tynemouth Road, North Shields | 453 yd | |
| Jeera | 1A Albion Road, North Shields | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket North Shields | Asda, 40 Saville Street | 667 yd | |
| Pound Stretcher | 50/50A, Bedford Street | 830 yd | |
| Heron Foods Limited | First Second And Third Floors, 78 - 80 Bedford Street | 860 yd | |
| North Shields Mini Market Ltd | 5 Saville Street West, North Shields | 950 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (North Tyneside) CHURCH WAY | health and fitness suite | 820 yd |
| King Edward Primary School PRESTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| Tynemouth Golf Club Ltd TYNEMOUTH GOLF COURSE TYNEMOUTH GOLF COURSE KING EDWARD ROAD | golf | 911 yd |
| Energie Fitness PRESTON AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 917 yd |
| Percy Park Rfc THE CLUB HOUSE THE CLUB HOUSE PRESTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 917 yd |
| Kings Priory School (Preston Avenue Pitches) PRESTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 937 yd |
| The Kings School HUNTINGDON PLACE | health and fitness suite | 981 yd |
| Tynemouth Cricket Club PRESTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,049 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 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.