Washington Terrace is in North Shields and in North Tyneside district. NE30 2HG is located in the North Shields electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tynemouth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Washington Terrace, North Shields, NE30 2HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE30 2HN, NE30 2HQ, NE30 2HL, NE30 2HY, NE30 2HH, NE30 2HP, NE30 2HJ, NE30 2EU, NE30 2EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE30 2HG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 48.7% | 49.6% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 51.3% | 50.4% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 2HG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.1% 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 | 43.2% | 48.1% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.8% | 38% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 8.3% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 51.6% | 50.4% | -1.2% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 35.8% | 6.2% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 9.8% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 4.1% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 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.
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 53%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.1% | 13.5% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 3.3% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 7.4% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 6.5% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 16.3% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.4% | 53% | 13.6% | 33.8% | 19.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.3% | 98% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 98.2% | 94.7% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 95.1% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53% | 37.2% | 15.8% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Washington Terrace was 42.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.0% lower than the North Shields average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Washington Terrace has the 28th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in North Shields and the 268th lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30A Washington Terrace, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,933 | 2025-03-21 | £156,855 |
| Flat 3 31 Washington Terrace, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-05-22 | £198,354 |
| 33 Washington Terrace, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2024-01-19 | £607,259 |
| 56 Washington Terrace, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-12-01 | £184,391 |
| 62 Washington Terrace, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-11-17 | £182,136 |
NE30 2HG 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 628 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward Primary School Preston Avenue , North Shields NE30 2BD | 3out of 4 | 322 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Kielder Terrace , NE30 2AD | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Gardens Primary School Brightman Road , NE29 0HP | 3out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Lovaine Place , NE29 0BU | - not rated | 1,280 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkhouse Primary School Wallington Avenue , NE30 3SH | 3out of 4 | 1,358 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 | 1,146 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden High School Hartington Road , Cullercoats NE30 3RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton High School Seatonville Road , NE25 9EQ | 3out of 4 | 2,554 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norham High School Alnwick Avenue , NE29 7BU | 1out of 4 | 2,568 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | 3out of 4 | 2,569 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,906 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton Middle School Vernon Drive , Monkseaton NE25 8JN | 2out of 4 | 3,236 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Gardens Middle School Valley Gardens , NE25 9AQ | 4out of 4 | 4,330 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Middle School Kielder Road , South Wellfield NE25 9QW | 3out of 4 | 4,729 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 | 3,836 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 | 1,080 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 | 1,035 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlawn School Drumoyne Gardens , West Monkseaton NE25 9DL | 3out of 4 | 3,345 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| AutismAble CIC The Captains Row , NE33 5AS | - not rated | 3,925 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale School Langdale Gardens , Howdon NE28 0HG | 3out of 4 | 4,120 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bamburgh School Norham Avenue , NE34 7TD | 3out of 4 | 4,600 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glasshouse Tea Room | Northumberland Park Visitor Centre And Tea Room, King Edward Road | 201 yd | |
| Linskill Park Bistro | Restaurant Within Linskill Park Sheltered Housing, Linskill Park | 217 yd | |
| 19 Restaurant @TGC | Golf Club At Spital Dene And, King Edward Road | 218 yd | |
| Cafe 32 + Community Kitchen (nursery) | Clock Tower Coffee Shop, Linskill Centre | 320 yd | |
| Luis | 2 Livingstone View, Tynemouth | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tynemouth Golf Club | Golf Club At Spital Dene And, King Edward Road | 218 yd | |
| Tynemouth Lodge Hotel | Public House, Tynemouth Lodge Hotel | 358 yd | |
| Percy Park Rugby Football | Percy Park Rugby Football Ground, Preston Avenue | 403 yd | |
| The Dolphin Inn | Dolphin Inn, King Edward Road | 468 yd | |
| King Street Social Club And Institute Ltd | 27 King Street, North Shields | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Moon Take Away | 106 Grey Street, North Shields | 212 yd | |
| Joy Of The Orient | 2 Coburg Street, North Shields | 216 yd | |
| Golden Phoenix | 1 Livingstone View, Tynemouth | 413 yd | |
| Massimos | 170 Tynemouth Road, North Shields | 478 yd | |
| Fortune City | 7A Trevor Terrace, North Shields | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys (New Broadway) | 32 The Broadway, Tynemouth | 925 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket North Shields | Asda, 40 Saville Street | 956 yd | |
| Pound Stretcher | 50/50A, Bedford Street | 963 yd | |
| Heron Foods Limited | First Second And Third Floors, 78 - 80 Bedford Street | 1,013 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tynemouth Golf Club Ltd TYNEMOUTH GOLF COURSE TYNEMOUTH GOLF COURSE KING EDWARD ROAD | golf | 372 yd |
| King Edward Primary School PRESTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 404 yd |
| Kings Priory School (Preston Avenue Pitches) PRESTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 413 yd |
| Energie Fitness PRESTON AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 479 yd |
| Percy Park Rfc THE CLUB HOUSE THE CLUB HOUSE PRESTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 479 yd |
| Tynemouth Cricket Club PRESTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 543 yd |
| The Kings School HUNTINGDON PLACE | health and fitness suite | 826 yd |
| Ymca (North Tyneside) CHURCH WAY | health and fitness suite | 948 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 | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| 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 | 122.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.