Shakespeare Avenue is in Hebburn and in South Tyneside district. NE31 1PZ 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 Shakespeare Avenue, Hebburn, NE31 1PZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE31 1HD, NE31 1PY, NE31 1HE, NE31 1PX, NE31 1QD, NE31 1JW, NE31 1HW, NE31 1QB, NE31 1HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE31 1PZ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.8% of the population 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 | 60.8% | 56.8% | -4.0% | 51.0% | 5.8% |
| Male | 39.2% | 43.2% | 4.0% | 49.0% | -5.8% |
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 | 40.9% | 37.9% | -3.0% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.2% | 33.6% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -10.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 15.2% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 13.5% | 10.4% | -3.1% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.3%) 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 | 41% | 33.2% | -7.8% | 48.4% | -15.2% |
| Good health | 26.4% | 32.1% | 5.7% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 21.5% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 8.8% |
| Bad health | 10.8% | 10.6% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 6.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
In the area around NE31 1PZ this area, 33.5% 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 14%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.2% | 33.5% | -5.7% | 18.2% | 15.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 10.7% | -7.9% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 12.6% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 8.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 15.8% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.4% | 14% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -19.8% |
| Other | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.2% | 98.5% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 97.2% | 97% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 97.7% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 76.7% | -11.9% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 33.3% | 13.5% | 19.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shakespeare Avenue was 75.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.9% lower than the Hebburn North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shakespeare Avenue has the 23rd highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Hebburn North and the 242nd highest crime rate of 523 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Shakespeare Avenue, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2023-08-18 | £89,280 |
| 88 Shakespeare Avenue, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £103,710 | 2021-02-26 | £129,549 |
| 98 Shakespeare Avenue, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2013-01-30 | £123,574 |
| 45 Shakespeare Avenue, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2012-12-12 | £150,598 |
| 60 Shakespeare Avenue, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2010-12-17 | £97,672 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 286 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brancepeth Road Nursery School Brancepeth Road , NE31 1SJ | - not rated | 575 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 1,716 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunn Street Nursery School Minster Parade , NE32 3QH | - not rated | 1,923 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkergate Early Years Centre Millers Dene , Walkergate NE6 4XW | - not rated | 3,151 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 275 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedewell County Infant School Coleridge Square , NE31 1QD | - not rated | 275 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedewell Primary School Coleridge Square , NE31 1QD | - not rated | 286 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School St Oswald's Road , NE31 1HT | - not rated | 538 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius' RC Voluntary Aided Junior School Argyle Street , NE31 1BQ | - not rated | 541 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 | 1,267 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jarrow School Field Terrace , NE32 5PR | 3out of 4 | 1,545 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Field Terrace , NE32 5PR | - not rated | 1,545 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside College St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,211 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Voluntary Aided Comprehensive School Mill Lane , NE31 2ET | - not rated | 2,370 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephenson Memorial Middle School Argyle Street , Willington Quay NE28 0JQ | - not rated | 2,026 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Middle School St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | - not rated | 2,211 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Middle School Forrest Road , NE28 8PY | - not rated | 2,852 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willington Middle School Denbigh Avenue , Howdon NE28 0PP | - not rated | 2,949 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale Community Middle School Langdale Gardens , High Howdon NE28 0HG | - not rated | 3,504 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Tyneside College Embleton Avenue , NE28 9NJ | - not rated | 3,635 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyne Metropolitan College Battle Hill Drive , NE28 9NL | - not rated | 3,653 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 | 341 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields School Victoria Road East , NE31 1YQ | - not rated | 562 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Groundwork South and North Tyneside Windmill Way , NE31 1SR | - not rated | 841 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SBC School St Bede's Chambers , Albert Road NE32 5RR | - not rated | 936 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Senior Tutorial Centre Hadrian Education Centre , St Peter's Road NE28 7LQ | - not rated | 2,211 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Deli | 124 Hedgeley Road, Hebburn | 120 yd | |
| Santano Pizza & Burger | 237A Victoria Road East, Hebburn | 481 yd | |
| Fickle Pickle | 57 Cambridge Avenue, Hebburn | 794 yd | |
| Coffee Bono | 9A Station Road, Hebburn | 843 yd | |
| Cafe L | 7 St James Mall, Hebburn | 900 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clock Tavern | The Clock, Victoria Road East | 468 yd | |
| The Longship | Ushaw Road, Hebburn | 516 yd | |
| Dougies Tavern | Blackett Street, Hebburn | 841 yd | |
| Hebburn R A O B Social Club | R A O B Club, William Street | 848 yd | |
| Hebburn Protestant Conservative Club | 84 Station Road, Hebburn | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kwan's New Golden City | 152 Hedgeley Road, Hebburn | 118 yd | |
| Top Fellas | 156 Hedgeley Road, Hebburn | 118 yd | |
| Quality Pizza | 3 Frobisher Street, Hebburn | 531 yd | |
| Paul's Fish Grill | 303 Albert Road, Jarrow | 647 yd | |
| Dillons Fish Inn | 43 Station Road, Hebburn | 827 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | Station Road, Hebburn | 871 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 23-25 St James Mall, Hebburn | 900 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 9-13 St James Mall, Hebburn | 900 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Keelman'S Way School CAMPBELL PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 344 yd |
| Hebburn Swimming Pool (Closed) Campbell Park Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 468 yd |
| The Clock Playing Field ST. OSWALDS | grass pitches | 545 yd |
| Hebburn Community Centre (Closed) Argyle Street | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts | 726 yd |
| Viking Gym PRINCE CONSORT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 917 yd |
| Hebburn Central HEBBURN CENTRAL HEBBURN CENTRAL GLEN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,003 yd |
| Carr Ellison Park HEBBURN HALL HEBBURN HALL CANNING STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,005 yd |
| Hebburn Comprehensive School CAMPBELL PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,031 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 | 210.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.