Hedgeley Road is in Hebburn and in South Tyneside district. NE31 1HB is located in the Hebburn North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Jarrow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hedgeley Road, Hebburn, NE31 1HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE31 1HA, NE31 1PT, NE31 1YH, NE31 1PX, NE31 1PS, NE31 1PU, NE31 1YJ, NE31 1PY, NE31 1QD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE31 1HB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 58.4% | 48.7% | -9.7% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 41.6% | 51.3% | 9.7% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NE31 1HB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.9% | 50% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.7% | 26.2% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -18.0% |
| Separated | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 14.9% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 5.9% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 42.4% | 45.5% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 34.4% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 16% | 14.3% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.7% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.6% | 26.4% | -9.2% | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 15.9% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 14.9% | -6.1% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 4.5% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 20.4% | 11.1% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.3% | 15.4% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -18.4% |
| Other | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.9% | 100% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 99.6% | 97.1% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 97.1% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.5% | 76.7% | -6.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 28.1% | 13.5% | 14.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.7% | 37.2% | 5.5% |
| Christian | 56.3% | 46.2% | 10.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 0.7% | 6.0% | -5.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hedgeley Road was 51.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.7% lower than the Hebburn North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hedgeley Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Hebburn North and the 169th lowest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153 Hedgeley Road, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £79,225 | 2025-05-02 | £80,644 |
| 147 Hedgeley Road, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-11-03 | £98,381 |
| 139 Hedgeley Road, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2022-09-09 | £99,298 |
| 157 Hedgeley Road, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2021-10-07 | £89,652 |
| 109 Hedgeley Road, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2020-09-10 | £94,027 |
NE31 1HB area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 367 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 2,070 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 3,438 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 5,293 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy Argyle Street , NE31 1BQ | - not rated | 281 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius Catholic Infant School, Hebburn Argyle Street , NE31 1RZ | - not rated | 288 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School St Oswald's Road , NE31 1HT | 3out of 4 | 866 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hebburn Lakes Primary School Campbell Park Road , NE31 2SL | 3out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' RC Voluntary Aided Primary School Solway Road , NE31 2BP | 3out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hebburn Comprehensive School Campbell Park Road , NE31 2QU | 3out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jarrow School Field Terrace , NE32 5PR | 3out of 4 | 1,863 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside College St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | 2out of 4 | 2,144 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Academy Mill Lane , NE31 2ET | 2out of 4 | 2,220 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Riverside Academy Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | 3out of 4 | 2,239 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keelman's Way School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 3out of 4 | 482 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Groundwork South Tyneside and Newcastle Eco Centre, Windmill Way , NE31 1HG | - not rated | 1,010 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Epinay Business and Enterprise School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 2,112 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Charles Parsons School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4ED | 4out of 4 | 2,446 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale School Langdale Gardens , Howdon NE28 0HG | 3out of 4 | 3,780 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Deli | 124 Hedgeley Road, Hebburn | 178 yd | |
| Coffee Bono | 9A Station Road, Hebburn | 606 yd | |
| Cafe L | 7 St James Mall, Hebburn | 698 yd | |
| Mambo II | Ground Floor, 3 Prince Consort Road | 713 yd | |
| Santano Pizza & Burger | 237A Victoria Road East, Hebburn | 722 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hebburn R A O B Social Club | R A O B Club, William Street | 626 yd | |
| The Longship | Ushaw Road, Hebburn | 645 yd | |
| Hebburn Iona Club Ltd | Station Road, Hebburn | 668 yd | |
| Hebburn Protestant Conservative Club | 84 Station Road, Hebburn | 677 yd | |
| The Clock Tavern | The Clock, Victoria Road East | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kwan's New Golden City | 152 Hedgeley Road, Hebburn | 339 yd | |
| Top Fellas | 156 Hedgeley Road, Hebburn | 339 yd | |
| Dillons Fish Inn | 43 Station Road, Hebburn | 630 yd | |
| Subway | 1 St James Mall, Hebburn | 698 yd | |
| The Balti Masters | 28 St James Mall, Hebburn | 715 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | Station Road, Hebburn | 649 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 23-25 St James Mall, Hebburn | 698 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 9-13 St James Mall, Hebburn | 698 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 1 Glen Street, Hebburn | 861 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Keelman'S Way School CAMPBELL PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 399 yd |
| Hebburn Community Centre (Closed) Argyle Street | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts | 491 yd |
| Hebburn Swimming Pool (Closed) Campbell Park Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 519 yd |
| Viking Gym PRINCE CONSORT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 668 yd |
| Hebburn Central HEBBURN CENTRAL HEBBURN CENTRAL GLEN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 785 yd |
| The Clock Playing Field ST. OSWALDS | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Carr Ellison Park HEBBURN HALL HEBBURN HALL CANNING STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 856 yd |
| Hebburn Comprehensive School CAMPBELL PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 992 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 | 120 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.