Kensington Court is in Hebburn and in South Tyneside district. NE31 1NS 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 Kensington Court, Hebburn, NE31 1NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE31 1NP, NE31 1NU, NE31 1NQ, NE31 1AD, NE31 1NG, NE31 1NH, NE31 1XS, NE31 1LQ, NE31 1PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE31 1NS is primarily male, with 57.4% of the population 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 | 44.3% | 42.6% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -8.4% |
| Male | 55.7% | 57.4% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 8.4% |
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 | 43.5% | 23.4% | -20.1% | 37.9% | -14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.4% | 22.7% | -7.7% | 44.2% | -21.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 18.5% | 35.2% | 16.7% | 9.1% | 26.1% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 16.4% | 12.1% | 6.1% | 10.3% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (41.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.1% | 10.1% | -21.0% | 48.4% | -38.3% |
| Good health | 41.8% | 31% | -10.8% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 31.8% | 15.4% | 12.7% | 19.1% |
| Bad health | 10.7% | 18.6% | 7.9% | 4.0% | 14.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 1.2% | 7.3% |
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 NE31 1NS this area, 41.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 7.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37% | 41.4% | 4.4% | 18.2% | 23.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.8% | 9.4% | -13.4% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 5.5% | -7.5% | 13.4% | -7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 20.3% | 13.8% | 5.3% | 15.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 10.9% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.7% | 7.8% | -0.9% | 33.8% | -26.0% |
| Other | 2.2% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.5% | 96.1% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 93.8% 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% | 93.8% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 93.8% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.6% | 76.7% | -11.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 33.6% | 13.5% | 20.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.5% | 37.2% | -21.7% |
| Christian | 72.1% | 46.2% | 25.9% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kensington Court was 155.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 98.0% higher than the Hebburn North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Kensington Court has the 8th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Hebburn North and the 107th highest crime rate of 523 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Kensington Court, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £18,000 | 2000-03-08 | £55,196 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NE31 1NS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 63% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 81 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Full-Time Employee | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Part-Time Employee | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Education | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | - not rated | 768 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brancepeth Road Nursery School Brancepeth Road , NE31 1SJ | - not rated | 1,347 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 2,550 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkergate Early Years Centre Millers Dene , Walkergate NE6 4XW | - not rated | 2,602 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunn Street Nursery School Minster Parade , NE32 3QH | - not rated | 2,853 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedewell County Junior School Coleridge Square , NE31 1QD | - not rated | 726 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedewell County Infant School Coleridge Square , NE31 1QD | - not rated | 726 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius RC Voluntary Aided Infant School Argyle Street , NE31 1RZ | - not rated | 739 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius Catholic Infant School, Hebburn Argyle Street , NE31 1RZ | 4out of 4 | 739 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius' RC Voluntary Aided Junior School Argyle Street , NE31 1BQ | - not rated | 758 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 | 2out of 4 | 959 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Voluntary Aided Comprehensive School Mill Lane , NE31 2ET | - not rated | 1,702 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Academy Mill Lane , NE31 2ET | 3out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Technology College Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | - not rated | 1,932 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Riverside Academy Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | - not rated | 1,932 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Middle School St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | - not rated | 2,543 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Middle School Forrest Road , NE28 8PY | - not rated | 2,596 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Memorial Middle School Argyle Street , Willington Quay NE28 0JQ | - not rated | 2,777 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willington Middle School Denbigh Avenue , Howdon NE28 0PP | - not rated | 3,683 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Farm Middle School Rising Sun Cottages , NE28 9JW | - not rated | 4,107 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyne Metropolitan College Battle Hill Drive , NE28 9NL | - not rated | 4,137 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Tyneside College Embleton Avenue , NE28 9NJ | - not rated | 4,170 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 846 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields School Victoria Road East , NE31 1YQ | - not rated | 1,477 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Groundwork South and North Tyneside Windmill Way , NE31 1SR | - not rated | 1,652 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SBC School St Bede's Chambers , Albert Road NE32 5RR | - not rated | 1,848 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Walkerdene School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4ED | - not rated | 1,996 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fit Belli Deli | Hebburn Central, Glen Street | 93 yd | |
| Coffee Bono | 9A Station Road, Hebburn | 131 yd | |
| Cafe L | 7 St James Mall, Hebburn | 177 yd | |
| Daizy's Kitchen | 3 St Johns Precinct, Hebburn | 190 yd | |
| Mambo II | Ground Floor, 3 Prince Consort Road | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hebburn Iona Club Ltd | Station Road, Hebburn | 119 yd | |
| Hebburn Protestant Conservative Club | 84 Station Road, Hebburn | 258 yd | |
| Wardles Bar | Albert Street, Hebburn | 657 yd | |
| Hebburn R A O B Social Club | R A O B Club, William Street | 673 yd | |
| The Caledonian Hotel | 52 Lyon Street, Hebburn | 681 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Balti Masters | 28 St James Mall, Hebburn | 134 yd | |
| Subway | 1 St James Mall, Hebburn | 177 yd | |
| Turkish Kebab House | 22 St Johns Precinct, Hebburn | 206 yd | |
| Dillons Fish Inn | 43 Station Road, Hebburn | 222 yd | |
| Abbey's Hebburn Village | 10 Ann Street, Hebburn | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | Station Road, Hebburn | 87 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 1 Glen Street, Hebburn | 147 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 23-25 St James Mall, Hebburn | 177 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 9-13 St James Mall, Hebburn | 177 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hebburn Central HEBBURN CENTRAL HEBBURN CENTRAL GLEN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 103 yd |
| Viking Gym PRINCE CONSORT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 320 yd |
| Carr Ellison Park HEBBURN HALL HEBBURN HALL CANNING STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 461 yd |
| Hebburn Community Centre (Closed) Argyle Street | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts | 562 yd |
| Hebburn Sports Club SOUTH DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 720 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields UNIT 19 UNIT 19 PRINCE CONSORT INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | grass pitches | 722 yd |
| Hebburn Riverside Park (Findus) ST. ANNES CLOSE | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| Clegwell Community Association Mountbatten Avenue | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 837 yd |
| Keelman'S Way School CAMPBELL PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 845 yd |
| Hebburn Swimming Pool (Closed) Campbell Park Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 875 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.