Shorestone Avenue is in North Shields and in North Tyneside district. NE30 3NE 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 Shorestone Avenue, North Shields, NE30 3NE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE30 3LE, NE25 8PW, NE25 8PS, NE30 3LF, NE30 3LB, NE25 8PT, NE30 3LD, NE30 3LG, NE30 3NQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE30 3NE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 49.6% | 48.5% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 50.4% | 51.5% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 3NE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.1% 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 | 24.8% | 27.6% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60% | 60.1% | 0.1% | 44.2% | 15.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9% | 5.7% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.4%) 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 | 50.1% | 54.1% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 33.3% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 9.8% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 3NE this area, 6.3% 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 47.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.4% | 6.3% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 7.7% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 12.6% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.3% | 6.3% | -2.0% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 16.8% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.7% | 47.7% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 13.9% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 99.2% | 98.9% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 98.4% | 96.6% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 96.6% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 56.3% | 46.2% | 10.1% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shorestone Avenue was 13.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.9% lower than the Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Shorestone Avenue has the 17th lowest crime rate of 94 local areas in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South and the 87th lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Shorestone Avenue, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £349,500 | 2024-09-24 | £352,864 |
| 22 Shorestone Avenue, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-11-17 | £452,073 |
| 8 Shorestone Avenue, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2022-09-05 | £408,701 |
| 12 Shorestone Avenue, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £323,000 | 2022-07-12 | £349,584 |
| 30 Shorestone Avenue, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-09-09 | £387,856 |
NE30 3NE 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Education | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,791 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cullercoats Primary School Marden Avenue , Cullercoats NE30 4PB | 3out of 4 | 635 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Farringdon Road , Cullercoats NE30 3EY | - not rated | 735 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockcliffe First School Grafton Road , NE26 2NR | 4out of 4 | 745 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkhouse Primary School Wallington Avenue , NE30 3SH | 3out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marine Park First School Park Road , NE26 1LT | 4out of 4 | 1,400 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 | 1,075 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton High School Seatonville Road , NE25 9EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,664 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | 3out of 4 | 1,803 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitley Bay High School Deneholm , NE25 9AS | 4out of 4 | 2,229 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | 3out of 4 | 3,279 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 | 677 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton Middle School Vernon Drive , Monkseaton NE25 8JN | 2out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Gardens Middle School Valley Gardens , NE25 9AQ | 4out of 4 | 2,348 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Middle School Kielder Road , South Wellfield NE25 9QW | 3out of 4 | 3,477 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 | 2,354 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 | 1,617 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlawn School Drumoyne Gardens , West Monkseaton NE25 9DL | 3out of 4 | 2,171 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorbridge Earsdon Road , Shiremoor NE27 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 4,571 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale School Langdale Gardens , Howdon NE28 0HG | 3out of 4 | 5,236 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside House School Station Road , Backworth NE27 0AB | - not rated | 5,446 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Riviera | 26 John Street, Cullercoats | 323 yd | |
| Bilash Tandoori Restaurant | 5 Station Road, Cullercoats | 363 yd | |
| Cullercoats Coffee | 22A - 24 John Street, Cullercoats | 401 yd | |
| The Boatyard | 1 John Street, Cullercoats | 444 yd | |
| Stella's | 19 Farringdon Road, Cullercoats | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Quarry | Marden Road South, Whitley Bay | 238 yd | |
| The Kitchen @ The Sandpiper | The Sandpiper, Farringdon Road | 448 yd | |
| The Sand Piper | The Sandpiper, Farringdon Road | 448 yd | |
| Cullercoats Crescent Club And Institute Ltd | 9 Victoria Crescent, Cullercoats | 480 yd | |
| Queens Head | Front Street, Cullercoats | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decamp Tea \& Coffee | Unit 3, West Monkseaton Metro Station | 380 yd | |
| Quality Pizza | 5 John Street, Cullercoats | 444 yd | |
| China Coast | 1 Eskdale Terrace, Whitley Bay | 460 yd | |
| Bill's Fish Bar | 4 Victoria Crescent, Cullercoats | 480 yd | |
| Sheba Tandoori Take Away | 90 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay | 511 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooperative North East Ltd | N E CO OP, John Street | 320 yd | |
| Sainsburys Local | Units 13 And 14, Park View Shopping Centre | 932 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Store, Foxhunters Road | 1,054 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Curves (North Shields) FARRINGDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 466 yd |
| Whitley Bay Rockcliff Rfc LOVAINE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 639 yd |
| Sands Ladies Leisure (Closed) WHITLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 659 yd |
| Ymca (North Tyneside, Whitley Bay Branch) (Closed) Grosvenor Drive | squash courts | 739 yd |
| Marden Bridge Sports Centre MARDEN BRIDGE SPORTS CENTRE MARDEN BRIDGE SPORTS CENTRE HILLHEADS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Cullercoats Lawn Tennis Club Beverley Gardens | tennis courts | 827 yd |
| St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School Aided FARRINGDON ROAD | grass pitches | 835 yd |
| Whitley Bay Cricket Club HOTSPUR AVENUE | grass pitches | 848 yd |
| Links Avenue Playing Fields WHITTINGHAM CLOSE | grass pitches | 944 yd |
| Hillheads Park FOOTBALL PITCH AT HILLHEADS PARK FOOTBALL PITCH AT HILLHEADS PARK RINK WAY | grass pitches | 1,021 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 153 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.