St Nicholas Way is in Hebburn and in South Tyneside district. NE31 1RJ is located in the Hebburn North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Jarrow. This postcode has been in use since 2010-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Nicholas Way, Hebburn, NE31 1RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE31 1RG, NE31 1AG, NE31 1SZ, NE31 1RH, NE31 1TJ, NE31 1RL, NE31 1RQ, NE31 1AF, NE31 1TL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE31 1RJ is primarily male, with 53.2% 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 | 53% | 46.8% | -6.2% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 47% | 53.2% | 6.2% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 1RJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% 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 | 36.1% | 42.5% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 42.1% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 8.3% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 8% | 2.3% | -5.7% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.5% | 56.4% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 8.0% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 32.7% | 3.6% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 8.7% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 1RJ this area, 5.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.6% | 5.7% | -12.9% | 18.2% | -12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 3.4% | -10.3% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 14.7% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 6% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 24.2% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.7% | 46% | 18.3% | 33.8% | 12.2% |
| Other | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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 | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| 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 | 98.1% | 93.3% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.2% 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% | 92.2% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 92.4% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Nicholas Way was 23.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.6% lower than the Hebburn North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Nicholas Way has the 4th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Hebburn North and the 59th lowest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 St Nicholas Way, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2025-04-08 | £101,403 |
| 45 St Nicholas Way, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2025-01-31 | £93,195 |
| 35 St Nicholas Way, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-11-08 | £148,707 |
| 37 St Nicholas Way, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £134,950 | 2024-07-05 | £145,279 |
| 6 St Nicholas Way, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-02-02 | £186,018 |
NE31 1RJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 173 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Education | 29 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Other | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,298 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 2,373 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 3,080 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyneview Primary School Winslow Place , Off Titan Road NE6 3QP | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius Catholic Infant School, Hebburn Argyle Street , NE31 1RZ | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy Argyle Street , NE31 1BQ | - not rated | 1,161 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Walker Primary School 326 Church Street , Walker NE6 3XW | 3out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Toner Avenue Primary School Johnston Avenue , NE31 2LJ | 2out of 4 | 1,352 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,273 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Riverside Academy Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | 3out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Academy Mill Lane , NE31 2ET | 2out of 4 | 1,631 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside College St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | 2out of 4 | 2,715 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jarrow School Field Terrace , NE32 5PR | 3out of 4 | 2,741 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 4,940 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 | 1,377 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Charles Parsons School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4ED | 4out of 4 | 1,677 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Groundwork South Tyneside and Newcastle Eco Centre, Windmill Way , NE31 1HG | - not rated | 2,082 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Epinay Business and Enterprise School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 3,113 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ateres Girls High School Willow Grove , Felling NE10 9PQ | - not rated | 3,852 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 401 yd | |
| Siemens PLC | Siemens, North Farm Road | 407 yd | |
| Daizy's Kitchen | 3 St Johns Precinct, Hebburn | 515 yd | |
| Coffee Bono | 9A Station Road, Hebburn | 525 yd | |
| Cafe L | 7 St James Mall, Hebburn | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hebburn Iona Club Ltd | Station Road, Hebburn | 523 yd | |
| Hebburn Protestant Conservative Club | 84 Station Road, Hebburn | 624 yd | |
| Hebburn Sports Club | 16 South Drive, Hebburn | 723 yd | |
| Wardles Bar | Albert Street, Hebburn | 768 yd | |
| The Caledonian Hotel | 52 Lyon Street, Hebburn | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Balti Masters | 28 St James Mall, Hebburn | 503 yd | |
| Turkish Kebab House | 22 St Johns Precinct, Hebburn | 505 yd | |
| Subway | 1 St James Mall, Hebburn | 545 yd | |
| Dillons Fish Inn | 43 Station Road, Hebburn | 617 yd | |
| Abbey's Hebburn Village | 10 Ann Street, Hebburn | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | 1 Glen Street, Hebburn | 279 yd | |
| ASDA | Station Road, Hebburn | 511 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 23-25 St James Mall, Hebburn | 545 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 9-13 St James Mall, Hebburn | 545 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hebburn Riverside Park (Findus) ST. ANNES CLOSE | grass pitches | 405 yd |
| Hebburn Central HEBBURN CENTRAL HEBBURN CENTRAL GLEN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 410 yd |
| Viking Gym PRINCE CONSORT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 543 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields UNIT 19 UNIT 19 PRINCE CONSORT INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | grass pitches | 553 yd |
| Hebburn Sports Club SOUTH DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 572 yd |
| Carr Ellison Park HEBBURN HALL HEBBURN HALL CANNING STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 727 yd |
| Hebburn Community Centre (Closed) Argyle Street | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts | 846 yd |
| Tyneview Primary School WINSLOW PLACE | grass pitches | 1,061 yd |
| Clegwell Community Association Mountbatten Avenue | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,068 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 55.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.