Wallington Avenue is in North Shields and in North Tyneside district. NE30 3SH 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 Wallington Avenue, North Shields, NE30 3SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE30 3SD, NE30 3SF, NE30 3SG, NE30 3SQ, NE30 3SB, NE30 3AP, NE30 3SE, NE30 3AN, NE30 3AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE30 3SH 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 | 54.3% | 50.7% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 45.7% | 49.3% | 3.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.8% | 35% | 8.2% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.8% | 48.2% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 6.6% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 7.6% | 1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.3% | 54.7% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 29% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 10.7% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 5.1% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.5% | 15.6% | -6.9% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 6.6% | -10.4% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 15.6% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 8.6% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 22.5% | 10.9% | 16.9% | 5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.3% | 29.1% | 0.8% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.4% | 96% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 96.1% | 98.9% | 2.8% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 98.4% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wallington Avenue was 46.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.9% lower than the Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wallington Avenue has the 47th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South and the 285th lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Wallington Avenue, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-08-25 | £273,851 |
| 39 Wallington Avenue, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-07-20 | £203,337 |
| 3 Wallington Avenue, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-06-16 | £160,203 |
| 19 Wallington Avenue, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-01-26 | £147,280 |
| 33 Wallington Avenue, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-03-29 | £323,082 |
NE30 3SH 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 | 119 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| 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 | 1,915 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkhouse Primary School Wallington Avenue , NE30 3SH | 3out of 4 | 150 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Farringdon Road , Cullercoats NE30 3EY | - not rated | 550 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cullercoats Primary School Marden Avenue , Cullercoats NE30 4PB | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Grange Primary School Chiltern Road , Preston Grange NE29 9QL | 3out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Primary School Preston Avenue , North Shields NE30 2BD | 3out of 4 | 1,334 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 | 267 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton High School Seatonville Road , NE25 9EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | 3out of 4 | 2,481 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitley Bay High School Deneholm , NE25 9AS | 4out of 4 | 2,883 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 | 1,407 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton Middle School Vernon Drive , Monkseaton NE25 8JN | 2out of 4 | 1,838 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Gardens Middle School Valley Gardens , NE25 9AQ | 4out of 4 | 2,905 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Middle School Kielder Road , South Wellfield NE25 9QW | 3out of 4 | 3,596 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 | 5,324 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 | 1,705 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 | 552 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlawn School Drumoyne Gardens , West Monkseaton NE25 9DL | 3out of 4 | 2,166 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale School Langdale Gardens , Howdon NE28 0HG | 3out of 4 | 4,401 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorbridge Earsdon Road , Shiremoor NE27 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 4,518 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside House School Station Road , Backworth NE27 0AB | - not rated | 5,286 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Rose Cafe | 21 Buttermere Road, Cullercoats | 259 yd | |
| St Marys Out Of School Club | St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School, Farringdon Road | 575 yd | |
| Woods | 142 The Broadway, Tynemouth | 588 yd | |
| Stella's | 19 Farringdon Road, Cullercoats | 632 yd | |
| Clifford's Mews Cafe | Bistro At, Cliffords Mews Housing 21 | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Border Terrier | Hartington Road, Cullercoats | 143 yd | |
| The Kitchen @ The Sandpiper | The Sandpiper, Farringdon Road | 632 yd | |
| The Sand Piper | The Sandpiper, Farringdon Road | 632 yd | |
| Miller And Carter Tynemouth | Preston North Road, North Shields | 948 yd | |
| Spread Eagle Inn | Front Street, Preston | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Chau | 14 Buttermere Road, Cullercoats | 236 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 12, Collingwood Centre | 1,024 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Units 7 And 8, Collingwood Centre | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys (New Broadway) | 32 The Broadway, Tynemouth | 818 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Supermarket, Preston North Road | 1,024 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Monkhouse Primary School WALLINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 112 yd |
| Marden High School HARTINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 190 yd |
| St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School Aided FARRINGDON ROAD | grass pitches | 572 yd |
| Links Avenue Playing Fields WHITTINGHAM CLOSE | grass pitches | 576 yd |
| Curves (North Shields) FARRINGDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 622 yd |
| John Spence Community High School PRESTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 813 yd |
| Cullercoats Lawn Tennis Club Beverley Gardens | tennis courts | 923 yd |
| Tynemouth Swimming Pool PRESTON NORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,025 yd |
| Tynemouth Cricket Club PRESTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,093 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 | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.1% |
| 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 | 130.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.