Park Crescent is in North Shields and in North Tyneside district. NE30 2HL 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 Park Crescent, North Shields, NE30 2HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE30 2EP, NE30 2HW, NE30 2HN, NE30 2HG, NE30 2HB, NE30 2HJ, NE30 2HP, NE30 2HQ, NE30 2BF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE30 2HL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.4% | 50.7% | -6.7% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 42.6% | 49.3% | 6.7% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 2HL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.4% 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 | 49.4% | 58.4% | 9.0% | 37.9% | 20.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.7% | 28.6% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -15.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 7.3% | 3% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 13% | 6.1% | -6.9% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 57.1% | 57.5% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 29.6% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 10% | 10.8% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 1.7% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 NE30 2HL 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 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.1% | 5.9% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 10.6% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 12.3% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.9% | 16.5% | -5.4% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.2% | 48.7% | 17.5% | 33.8% | 14.9% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 97.6% | 92.3% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
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 | 94.1% | 94.7% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 95.1% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.1% | 37.2% | 24.9% |
| Christian | 30.5% | 46.2% | -15.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Crescent was 26.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.3% lower than the North Shields average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Park Crescent has the 18th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in North Shields and the 173rd lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 Park Crescent, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-01-06 | £199,025 |
| 107 Park Crescent, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2024-09-26 | £169,830 |
| 56 Park Crescent, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-09-06 | £343,272 |
| 97 Park Crescent, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-02-16 | £265,435 |
| 62 Park Crescent, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-03-10 | £447,289 |
NE30 2HL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 129 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 28 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 712 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 | 238 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Kielder Terrace , NE30 2AD | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Gardens Primary School Brightman Road , NE29 0HP | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Lovaine Place , NE29 0BU | - not rated | 1,270 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkhouse Primary School Wallington Avenue , NE30 3SH | 3out of 4 | 1,303 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 | 1,064 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden High School Hartington Road , Cullercoats NE30 3RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton High School Seatonville Road , NE25 9EQ | 3out of 4 | 2,473 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | 3out of 4 | 2,491 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norham High School Alnwick Avenue , NE29 7BU | 1out of 4 | 2,524 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 | 2,847 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton Middle School Vernon Drive , Monkseaton NE25 8JN | 2out of 4 | 3,163 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Gardens Middle School Valley Gardens , NE25 9AQ | 4out of 4 | 4,258 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Middle School Kielder Road , South Wellfield NE25 9QW | 3out of 4 | 4,646 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 | 3,904 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 | 1,133 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 | 964 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlawn School Drumoyne Gardens , West Monkseaton NE25 9DL | 3out of 4 | 3,263 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| AutismAble CIC The Captains Row , NE33 5AS | - not rated | 3,964 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale School Langdale Gardens , Howdon NE28 0HG | 3out of 4 | 4,060 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bamburgh School Norham Avenue , NE34 7TD | 3out of 4 | 4,678 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linskill Park Bistro | Restaurant Within Linskill Park Sheltered Housing, Linskill Park | 135 yd | |
| 19 Restaurant @TGC | Golf Club At Spital Dene And, King Edward Road | 172 yd | |
| Glasshouse Tea Room | Northumberland Park Visitor Centre And Tea Room, King Edward Road | 206 yd | |
| Cafe 32 + Community Kitchen (nursery) | Clock Tower Coffee Shop, Linskill Centre | 246 yd | |
| Luis | 2 Livingstone View, Tynemouth | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tynemouth Golf Club | Golf Club At Spital Dene And, King Edward Road | 172 yd | |
| Percy Park Rugby Football | Percy Park Rugby Football Ground, Preston Avenue | 318 yd | |
| Tynemouth Lodge Hotel | Public House, Tynemouth Lodge Hotel | 443 yd | |
| The Dolphin Inn | Dolphin Inn, King Edward Road | 489 yd | |
| King Street Social Club And Institute Ltd | 27 King Street, North Shields | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joy Of The Orient | 2 Coburg Street, North Shields | 249 yd | |
| Silver Moon Take Away | 106 Grey Street, North Shields | 258 yd | |
| Golden Phoenix | 1 Livingstone View, Tynemouth | 430 yd | |
| Massimos | 170 Tynemouth Road, North Shields | 481 yd | |
| Fortune City | 7A Trevor Terrace, North Shields | 682 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys (New Broadway) | 32 The Broadway, Tynemouth | 906 yd | |
| Pound Stretcher | 50/50A, Bedford Street | 952 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket North Shields | Asda, 40 Saville Street | 969 yd | |
| Heron Foods Limited | First Second And Third Floors, 78 - 80 Bedford Street | 1,004 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tynemouth Golf Club Ltd TYNEMOUTH GOLF COURSE TYNEMOUTH GOLF COURSE KING EDWARD ROAD | golf | 321 yd |
| King Edward Primary School PRESTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 323 yd |
| Kings Priory School (Preston Avenue Pitches) PRESTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 334 yd |
| Energie Fitness PRESTON AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 396 yd |
| Percy Park Rfc THE CLUB HOUSE THE CLUB HOUSE PRESTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 396 yd |
| Tynemouth Cricket Club PRESTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 460 yd |
| The Kings School HUNTINGDON PLACE | health and fitness suite | 885 yd |
| Ymca (North Tyneside) CHURCH WAY | health and fitness suite | 937 yd |
| John Spence Community High School PRESTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,056 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 | 78.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.