Spencer Street is in Hebburn and in South Tyneside district. NE31 1JW 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 Spencer Street, Hebburn, NE31 1JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE31 1HE, NE31 1HN, NE31 1JN, NE31 1HL, NE31 1HD, NE31 1HW, NE31 1PZ, NE31 1HP, NE31 1HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE31 1JW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 51.6% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48% | 48.4% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 1JW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.8% 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 | 41.9% | 42.8% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.3% | 30.5% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -13.7% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 12.3% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 10% | 10.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
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 | 39.7% | 38.6% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -9.8% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 32.5% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 19.4% | 18.4% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 5.7% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 7.3% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 19.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.1% | 27.3% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 12% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 13.9% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 7.1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 17.2% | 2.9% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.4% | 19.1% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -14.7% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.7% | 99.7% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
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 | 98.3% | 97.1% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 97.1% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 24.1% | 13.5% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 57.4% | 46.2% | 11.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spencer Street was 44.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.9% lower than the Hebburn North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Spencer Street has the 16th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Hebburn North and the 143rd lowest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Spencer Street, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2021-07-23 | £96,264 |
| 13 Spencer Street, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2021-06-21 | £108,535 |
| 16 Spencer Street, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2018-02-01 | £95,595 |
| 13 Spencer Street, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2016-09-16 | £111,476 |
| 10 Spencer Street, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2015-08-07 | £107,411 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 429 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 1,810 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 3,759 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 5,218 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 | 428 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius Catholic Infant School, Hebburn Argyle Street , NE31 1RZ | - not rated | 453 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School St Oswald's Road , NE31 1HT | 3out of 4 | 533 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hebburn Lakes Primary School Campbell Park Road , NE31 2SL | 3out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' RC Voluntary Aided Primary School Solway Road , NE31 2BP | 3out of 4 | 1,538 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 | 1,409 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jarrow School Field Terrace , NE32 5PR | 3out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside College St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | 2out of 4 | 2,041 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Academy Mill Lane , NE31 2ET | 2out of 4 | 2,486 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Riverside Academy Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | 3out of 4 | 2,496 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 | 503 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Groundwork South Tyneside and Newcastle Eco Centre, Windmill Way , NE31 1HG | - not rated | 709 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Epinay Business and Enterprise School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 1,856 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Charles Parsons School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4ED | 4out of 4 | 2,714 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale School Langdale Gardens , Howdon NE28 0HG | 3out of 4 | 3,522 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 | 163 yd | |
| Santano Pizza & Burger | 237A Victoria Road East, Hebburn | 491 yd | |
| Fickle Pickle | 57 Cambridge Avenue, Hebburn | 928 yd | |
| Coffee Bono | 9A Station Road, Hebburn | 946 yd | |
| Mambo II | Ground Floor, 3 Prince Consort Road | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clock Tavern | The Clock, Victoria Road East | 453 yd | |
| The Longship | Ushaw Road, Hebburn | 634 yd | |
| Dougies Tavern | Blackett Street, Hebburn | 694 yd | |
| Hebburn R A O B Social Club | R A O B Club, William Street | 864 yd | |
| Hebburn Protestant Conservative Club | 84 Station Road, Hebburn | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kwan's New Golden City | 152 Hedgeley Road, Hebburn | 51 yd | |
| Top Fellas | 156 Hedgeley Road, Hebburn | 51 yd | |
| Quality Pizza | 3 Frobisher Street, Hebburn | 549 yd | |
| Paul's Fish Grill | 303 Albert Road, Jarrow | 620 yd | |
| Mamma Sues Kitchen | Unit 204, Tedco Business Centre | 810 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | Station Road, Hebburn | 987 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 23-25 St James Mall, Hebburn | 1,028 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 9-13 St James Mall, Hebburn | 1,028 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Clock Playing Field ST. OSWALDS | grass pitches | 485 yd |
| Keelman'S Way School CAMPBELL PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 491 yd |
| Hebburn Swimming Pool (Closed) Campbell Park Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 612 yd |
| Hebburn Community Centre (Closed) Argyle Street | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts | 762 yd |
| Viking Gym PRINCE CONSORT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 990 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 | 186 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.