The Broadway is in North Shields and in North Tyneside district. NE30 3SZ 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 The Broadway, North Shields, NE30 3SZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE30 3RU, NE30 3TB, NE30 2NU, NE30 3PA, NE30 3SP, NE30 3TA, NE30 2NS, NE30 3TF, NE30 3PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE30 3SZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 55.9% | 5.9% | 51.0% | 4.9% |
| Male | 50% | 44.1% | -5.9% | 49.0% | -4.9% |
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 3SZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.2% 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 | 25.8% | 25.1% | -0.7% | 37.9% | -12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 56.2% | 3.9% | 44.2% | 12.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 10% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 5.2% | -5.0% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.3% | 58.1% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 9.7% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 22.4% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -11.2% |
| Fair health | 14% | 13.1% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.8% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.4% | 13.1% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 7.6% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 15.1% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 17.9% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.1% | 40.6% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 6.8% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.7% | 96.5% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 97.7% | 97.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 97.4% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| 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 The Broadway was 23.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.5% lower than the North Shields average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Broadway has the 24th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in North Shields and the 178th lowest crime rate of 705 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 119 The Broadway, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2014-07-31 | £490,636 |
| 125 The Broadway, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-07-11 | £383,309 |
| 123 The Broadway, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £239,000 | 2013-09-02 | £382,472 |
| 119 The Broadway, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £236,000 | 2010-09-09 | £383,455 |
| 121 The Broadway, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £229,000 | 2010-08-20 | £368,693 |
NE30 3SZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NE30 3SZ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,478 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laygate Nursery School Trinity Walk , NE33 5RU | - not rated | 4,288 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Shields Nursery School St John's Terrace , Percy Main NE29 6HS | - not rated | 4,318 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 620 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cullercoats Primary School Marden Avenue , Cullercoats NE30 4PB | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Primary School Percy Park Road , Tynemouth NE30 4LS | - not rated | 1,059 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School Aided Farringdon Road , Cullercoats NE30 3EY | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats Farringdon Road , Cullercoats NE30 3EY | 3out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 465 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | - not rated | 1,214 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | 2out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton High School Seatonville Road , NE25 9EQ | - not rated | 2,129 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ralph Gardner Community High School Albion Road West , NE29 0JN | - not rated | 2,812 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,887 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton Middle School Vernon Drive , Monkseaton NE25 8JW | 3out of 4 | 2,488 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Gardens Middle School Valley Gardens , NE25 9AQ | - not rated | 3,508 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Middle School Kielder Road , South Wellfield NE25 9QW | 3out of 4 | 4,310 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale Community Middle School Langdale Gardens , High Howdon NE28 0HG | - not rated | 4,972 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tynemouth College Hawkeys Lane , NE29 9BZ | - not rated | 2,220 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyne Coast College St George's Avenue , NE34 6ET | - not rated | 4,932 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 | 1,059 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 | 885 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Huntington Place , Tynemouth NE30 4RF | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashleigh School Charlotte Street , NE30 1BP | - not rated | 1,920 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nty03 - North Tyneside Primary C.O.Suit 1.6 Saville Street , Howards House NE30 1NT | - not rated | 2,208 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Day Tutorial Unit Chapel Lane Education Centre , Chapel Lane NE25 8AD | - not rated | 2,676 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woods | 142 The Broadway, Tynemouth | 81 yd | |
| The Greenhouse | The Clocktower Cafe, Tynemouth Park | 372 yd | |
| Tynemouth Surf Cafe Incorporating Brack Burger | Unit 2, Palace Building | 484 yd | |
| Bay And Laurel Tynemouth Aquarium | Cafe Within, Blue Reef Aquarium | 484 yd | |
| Robinson Crusoes | Cafe C, Long Sands | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Border Terrier | Hartington Road, Cullercoats | 669 yd | |
| The Dolphin Inn | Dolphin Inn, King Edward Road | 899 yd | |
| The Kitchen @ The Sandpiper | The Sandpiper, Farringdon Road | 981 yd | |
| The Sand Piper | The Sandpiper, Farringdon Road | 981 yd | |
| Tynemouth Golf Club | Golf Club At Spital Dene And, King Edward Road | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Chau | 14 Buttermere Road, Cullercoats | 848 yd | |
| Golden Phoenix | 1 Livingstone View, Tynemouth | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys (New Broadway) | 32 The Broadway, Tynemouth | 364 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Links Avenue Playing Fields WHITTINGHAM CLOSE | grass pitches | 346 yd |
| Marden High School HARTINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 430 yd |
| Monkhouse Primary School WALLINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 623 yd |
| Cullercoats Lawn Tennis Club Beverley Gardens | tennis courts | 676 yd |
| Tynemouth Golf Club Ltd TYNEMOUTH GOLF COURSE TYNEMOUTH GOLF COURSE KING EDWARD ROAD | golf | 945 yd |
| Curves (North Shields) FARRINGDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 988 yd |
| Kings Priory School (Preston Avenue Pitches) PRESTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,065 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 204.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.