St Michaels Vale is in Hebburn and in South Tyneside district. NE31 1RL is located in the Hebburn North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Jarrow. This postcode has been in use since 2007-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Michaels Vale, Hebburn, NE31 1RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE31 1AF, NE31 1RG, NE31 1NE, NE31 1RQ, NE31 1RH, NE31 1AG, NE31 1RJ, NE31 1RR, NE31 1NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE31 1RL is primarily male, with 57% 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% | 43% | -10.0% | 51.0% | -8.0% |
| Male | 47% | 57% | 10.0% | 49.0% | 8.0% |
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 1RL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.5% 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% | 59.5% | 23.4% | 37.9% | 21.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 25.9% | -17.6% | 44.2% | -18.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 8.6% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 8% | 2.6% | -5.4% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (88.9%) 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% | 49.6% | -5.9% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 39.3% | 10.2% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 11.1% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 1RL this area, 8.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.6% | 8.6% | -10.0% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 10.3% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 11.2% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 5.2% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 23.3% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.7% | 41.4% | 13.7% | 33.8% | 7.6% |
| Other | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.1% | 94.8% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 89.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.4% | 89.6% | -8.8% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 89.6% | -8.7% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 3.7% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 4.4% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Michaels Vale was 70.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.3% lower than the Hebburn North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Michaels Vale has the 27th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Hebburn North and the 235th lowest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 St Michaels Vale, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2025-03-14 | £296,921 |
| 46 St Michaels Vale, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £109,000 | 2025-03-07 | £108,897 |
| 33 St Michaels Vale, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2024-12-18 | £106,524 |
| 56 St Michaels Vale, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-03-21 | £142,922 |
| 47 St Michaels Vale, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-03-15 | £85,403 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| 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 | 1,165 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 2,501 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 2,951 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 Infant School, Hebburn Argyle Street , NE31 1RZ | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy Argyle Street , NE31 1BQ | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyneview Primary School Winslow Place , Off Titan Road NE6 3QP | 3out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Toner Avenue Primary School Johnston Avenue , NE31 2LJ | 2out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hebburn Lakes Primary School Campbell Park Road , NE31 2SL | 3out of 4 | 1,386 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 | 1,210 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Riverside Academy Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | 3out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Academy Mill Lane , NE31 2ET | 2out of 4 | 1,673 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jarrow School Field Terrace , NE32 5PR | 3out of 4 | 2,623 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside College St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | 2out of 4 | 2,626 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 | 5,070 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 | 1,247 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Charles Parsons School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4ED | 4out of 4 | 1,751 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Groundwork South Tyneside and Newcastle Eco Centre, Windmill Way , NE31 1HG | - not rated | 1,948 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Epinay Business and Enterprise School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 2,985 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ateres Girls High School Willow Grove , Felling NE10 9PQ | - not rated | 3,983 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 | 281 yd | |
| Coffee Bono | 9A Station Road, Hebburn | 386 yd | |
| Daizy's Kitchen | 3 St Johns Precinct, Hebburn | 406 yd | |
| Siemens PLC | Siemens, North Farm Road | 408 yd | |
| Cafe L | 7 St James Mall, Hebburn | 428 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hebburn Iona Club Ltd | Station Road, Hebburn | 396 yd | |
| Hebburn Protestant Conservative Club | 84 Station Road, Hebburn | 510 yd | |
| Wardles Bar | Albert Street, Hebburn | 680 yd | |
| The Caledonian Hotel | 52 Lyon Street, Hebburn | 729 yd | |
| Hebburn Sports Club | 16 South Drive, Hebburn | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Balti Masters | 28 St James Mall, Hebburn | 383 yd | |
| Turkish Kebab House | 22 St Johns Precinct, Hebburn | 401 yd | |
| Subway | 1 St James Mall, Hebburn | 428 yd | |
| Dillons Fish Inn | 43 Station Road, Hebburn | 495 yd | |
| Abbey's Hebburn Village | 10 Ann Street, Hebburn | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | 1 Glen Street, Hebburn | 147 yd | |
| ASDA | Station Road, Hebburn | 379 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 23-25 St James Mall, Hebburn | 428 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 9-13 St James Mall, Hebburn | 428 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hebburn Central HEBBURN CENTRAL HEBBURN CENTRAL GLEN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 293 yd |
| Viking Gym PRINCE CONSORT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 420 yd |
| Hebburn Riverside Park (Findus) ST. ANNES CLOSE | grass pitches | 541 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields UNIT 19 UNIT 19 PRINCE CONSORT INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | grass pitches | 551 yd |
| Hebburn Sports Club SOUTH DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 619 yd |
| Carr Ellison Park HEBBURN HALL HEBBURN HALL CANNING STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 644 yd |
| Hebburn Community Centre (Closed) Argyle Street | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts | 721 yd |
| Clegwell Community Association Mountbatten Avenue | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,004 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 | 75.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.