Mariners Lane is in North Shields and in North Tyneside district. NE30 2RU is located in the Tynemouth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tynemouth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mariners Lane, North Shields, NE30 2RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE30 2SA, NE30 2RZ, NE30 2RT, NE30 2SB, NE30 2RS, NE30 2SD, NE30 4AD, NE30 2SQ, NE30 2SG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE30 2RU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.4% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.6% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 34.6% | 32.8% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 47.9% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 11.3% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 4.6% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 52.5% | 55.4% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 31.4% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 11.5% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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 2RU this area, 9.2% 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 55.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.4% | 9.2% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 4.6% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 9.7% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 4.6% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 15.1% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.4% | 55.5% | 5.1% | 33.8% | 21.7% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97% | 95.1% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
In this area, 90.9% 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% | 90.9% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 95.6% | 90.9% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mariners Lane was 304.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.4% higher than the North Shields average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Mariners Lane has the 6th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in North Shields and the 48th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 103.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mariners Lane, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-10-03 | £381,089 |
| 19 Mariners Lane, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £286,500 | 2024-03-28 | £304,479 |
| 9 Mariners Lane, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-01-19 | £399,000 |
| 13 Mariners Lane, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £392,500 | 2022-06-10 | £433,360 |
| 29 Mariners Lane, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £377,500 | 2021-02-05 | £461,976 |
NE30 2RU 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 | 114 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 330 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 | 791 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Kielder Terrace , NE30 2AD | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkhouse Primary School Wallington Avenue , NE30 3SH | 3out of 4 | 1,444 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian Primary School Baring Street , NE33 2BB | 4out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Gardens Primary School Brightman Road , NE29 0HP | 3out of 4 | 1,571 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marden High School Hartington Road , Cullercoats NE30 3RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,435 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | 3out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton High School Seatonville Road , NE25 9EQ | 3out of 4 | 2,832 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | 3out of 4 | 3,051 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norham High School Alnwick Avenue , NE29 7BU | 1out of 4 | 3,059 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 | 2,965 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton Middle School Vernon Drive , Monkseaton NE25 8JN | 2out of 4 | 3,419 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Gardens Middle School Valley Gardens , NE25 9AQ | 4out of 4 | 4,496 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Middle School Kielder Road , South Wellfield NE25 9QW | 3out of 4 | 5,042 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 | 3,787 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 | 591 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 | 1,266 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlawn School Drumoyne Gardens , West Monkseaton NE25 9DL | 3out of 4 | 3,629 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| AutismAble CIC The Captains Row , NE33 5AS | - not rated | 4,088 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bamburgh School Norham Avenue , NE34 7TD | 3out of 4 | 4,421 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale School Langdale Gardens , Howdon NE28 0HG | 3out of 4 | 4,625 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luis | 2 Livingstone View, Tynemouth | 339 yd | |
| Glasshouse Tea Room | Northumberland Park Visitor Centre And Tea Room, King Edward Road | 429 yd | |
| Filthy Bones | Unit 5B, Green Ginger Shopping Arcade | 463 yd | |
| Regular Jo's Coffee Shop | Ground Floor, 6B Percy Park Road | 467 yd | |
| Toast | 69A Front Street, Tynemouth | 467 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platform 2 Craft Ales | Tynemouth Metro Station, Station Terrace | 247 yd | |
| The Dolphin Inn | Dolphin Inn, King Edward Road | 320 yd | |
| Tynemouth Lodge Hotel | Public House, Tynemouth Lodge Hotel | 333 yd | |
| Crust Social | Green Ginger Shopping Arcade, Front Street | 427 yd | |
| Three Tanners Bank | 3 Tanners Bank, North Shields | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy's | Unit 2, Tynemouth Metro Station | 244 yd | |
| Golden Phoenix | 1 Livingstone View, Tynemouth | 339 yd | |
| Marshalls | 33 Front Street, Tynemouth | 602 yd | |
| Silver Moon Take Away | 106 Grey Street, North Shields | 607 yd | |
| Joy Of The Orient | 2 Coburg Street, North Shields | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys (New Broadway) | 32 The Broadway, Tynemouth | 827 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Kings School HUNTINGDON PLACE | health and fitness suite | 328 yd |
| Tynemouth Golf Club Ltd TYNEMOUTH GOLF COURSE TYNEMOUTH GOLF COURSE KING EDWARD ROAD | golf | 626 yd |
| Kings Priory School (Preston Avenue Pitches) PRESTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 788 yd |
| King Edward Primary School PRESTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 885 yd |
| Tynemouth Cricket Club PRESTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 932 yd |
| Energie Fitness PRESTON AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 947 yd |
| Percy Park Rfc THE CLUB HOUSE THE CLUB HOUSE PRESTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 947 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 | 72.2% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 76.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.