The Broadway is in North Shields and in North Tyneside district. NE30 3LH is located in the Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tynemouth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Broadway, North Shields, NE30 3LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE30 3LJ, NE30 3ND, NE30 3LG, NE30 3NB, NE30 3LP, NE30 3DE, NE30 3LQ, NE30 3ER, NE30 3LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE30 3LH 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 | 53.3% | 50.7% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 46.7% | 49.3% | 2.6% | 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 vicinity of NE30 3LH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.1% | 21.9% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -16.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.1% | 63.9% | 3.8% | 44.2% | 19.7% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 5.6% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 11.5% | 8.6% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.5% | 48.6% | 11.1% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 42.5% | 34.3% | -8.2% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 12.5% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.9% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 47.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.7% | 13.8% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 6.5% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 10.3% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 7.8% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 13.8% | -1.3% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.1% | 47.4% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 13.6% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.2% | 100% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 98.9% 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 | 98.8% | 98.9% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 98.9% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.4% | 76.7% | 14.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Broadway was 6.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.1% lower than the Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
The Broadway has the 5th lowest crime rate of 94 local areas in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South and the 22nd lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 281 The Broadway, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £382,000 | 2022-01-12 | £446,796 |
| 293 The Broadway, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-04-13 | £427,373 |
| 291 The Broadway, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-03-08 | £420,481 |
| 273 The Broadway, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2020-08-12 | £487,223 |
| 283 The Broadway, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £392,500 | 2019-11-08 | £515,676 |
NE30 3LH 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NE30 3LH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 2,537 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Farringdon Road , Cullercoats NE30 3EY | - not rated | 505 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cullercoats Primary School Marden Avenue , Cullercoats NE30 4PB | 3out of 4 | 588 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkhouse Primary School Wallington Avenue , NE30 3SH | 3out of 4 | 885 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockcliffe First School Grafton Road , NE26 2NR | 4out of 4 | 999 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appletree Gardens First School Appletree Gardens , Monkseaton NE25 8XS | 3out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Foundation 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 | 797 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | 3out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton High School Seatonville Road , NE25 9EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitley Bay High School Deneholm , NE25 9AS | 4out of 4 | 2,380 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | 3out of 4 | 3,048 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 | 808 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton Middle School Vernon Drive , Monkseaton NE25 8JN | 2out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Gardens Middle School Valley Gardens , NE25 9AQ | 4out of 4 | 2,470 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Middle School Kielder Road , South Wellfield NE25 9QW | 3out of 4 | 3,481 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,143 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 | 1,328 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlawn School Drumoyne Gardens , West Monkseaton NE25 9DL | 3out of 4 | 2,121 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorbridge Earsdon Road , Shiremoor NE27 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 4,536 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale School Langdale Gardens , Howdon NE28 0HG | 3out of 4 | 5,003 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside House School Station Road , Backworth NE27 0AB | - not rated | 5,386 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stella's | 19 Farringdon Road, Cullercoats | 176 yd | |
| Bilash Tandoori Restaurant | 5 Station Road, Cullercoats | 454 yd | |
| Cullercoats Coffee | 22A - 24 John Street, Cullercoats | 500 yd | |
| La Riviera | 26 John Street, Cullercoats | 507 yd | |
| The Boatyard | 1 John Street, Cullercoats | 521 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kitchen @ The Sandpiper | The Sandpiper, Farringdon Road | 176 yd | |
| The Sand Piper | The Sandpiper, Farringdon Road | 176 yd | |
| The Quarry | Marden Road South, Whitley Bay | 395 yd | |
| Cullercoats Crescent Club And Institute Ltd | 9 Victoria Crescent, Cullercoats | 590 yd | |
| The Border Terrier | Hartington Road, Cullercoats | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Pizza | 5 John Street, Cullercoats | 521 yd | |
| Bill's Fish Bar | 4 Victoria Crescent, Cullercoats | 590 yd | |
| Decamp Tea \& Coffee | Unit 3, West Monkseaton Metro Station | 635 yd | |
| China Coast | 1 Eskdale Terrace, Whitley Bay | 684 yd | |
| Wing Chau | 14 Buttermere Road, Cullercoats | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooperative North East Ltd | N E CO OP, John Street | 513 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Store, Foxhunters Road | 958 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Curves (North Shields) FARRINGDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 200 yd |
| St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School Aided FARRINGDON ROAD | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| Whitley Bay Rockcliff Rfc LOVAINE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 693 yd |
| Cullercoats Lawn Tennis Club Beverley Gardens | tennis courts | 707 yd |
| Links Avenue Playing Fields WHITTINGHAM CLOSE | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| Marden High School HARTINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 839 yd |
| Whitley Bay Cricket Club HOTSPUR AVENUE | grass pitches | 867 yd |
| Monkhouse Primary School WALLINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 888 yd |
| Ymca (North Tyneside, Whitley Bay Branch) (Closed) Grosvenor Drive | squash courts | 921 yd |
| Marden Bridge Sports Centre MARDEN BRIDGE SPORTS CENTRE MARDEN BRIDGE SPORTS CENTRE HILLHEADS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 925 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 287.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.