The Cornfields is in Hebburn and in South Tyneside district. NE31 1YJ is located in the Hebburn North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Jarrow. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Cornfields, Hebburn, NE31 1YJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE31 1YH, NE31 1HA, NE31 1RF, NE31 1HB, NE31 1PT, NE31 1PS, NE31 1PX, NE31 1FJ, NE31 1PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE31 1YJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 51.8% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48% | 48.2% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 36.3% | 36.3% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 50.9% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 6.9% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 49.4% | 44.5% | -4.9% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 40.7% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 7.1% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 9.8% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.2% | 16.9% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 11.9% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.6% | 17.9% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 20.1% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.9% | 25.7% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.3% | 99.5% | 3.2% | 81.4% | 18.1% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 99.2% 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% | 99.2% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| European Union | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 99.2% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 53.9% | 46.2% | 7.7% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Cornfields was 41.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.3% lower than the Hebburn North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Cornfields has the 12th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Hebburn North and the 122nd lowest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 The Cornfields, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2025-10-24 | £149,000 |
| 107 The Cornfields, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-08-22 | £304,152 |
| 103 The Cornfields, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-03-28 | £283,092 |
| 39 The Cornfields, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £130,295 | 2023-11-29 | £140,438 |
| 23 The Cornfields, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £134,995 | 2023-07-13 | £146,970 |
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 515 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 2,166 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 3,387 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 5,440 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 | 131 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius Catholic Infant School, Hebburn Argyle Street , NE31 1RZ | - not rated | 137 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School St Oswald's Road , NE31 1HT | 3out of 4 | 905 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hebburn Lakes Primary School Campbell Park Road , NE31 2SL | 3out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' RC Voluntary Aided Primary School Solway Road , NE31 2BP | 3out of 4 | 1,542 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 | 1,349 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jarrow School Field Terrace , NE32 5PR | 3out of 4 | 1,988 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside College St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | 2out of 4 | 2,005 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Riverside Academy Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | 3out of 4 | 2,135 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Academy Mill Lane , NE31 2ET | 2out of 4 | 2,320 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 | 629 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Groundwork South Tyneside and Newcastle Eco Centre, Windmill Way , NE31 1HG | - not rated | 965 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Epinay Business and Enterprise School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 2,211 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Charles Parsons School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4ED | 4out of 4 | 2,349 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale School Langdale Gardens , Howdon NE28 0HG | 3out of 4 | 3,689 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 | 231 yd | |
| Coffee Bono | 9A Station Road, Hebburn | 617 yd | |
| Mambo II | Ground Floor, 3 Prince Consort Road | 654 yd | |
| Cafe L | 7 St James Mall, Hebburn | 756 yd | |
| Daizy's Kitchen | 3 St Johns Precinct, Hebburn | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hebburn R A O B Social Club | R A O B Club, William Street | 506 yd | |
| The Caledonian Hotel | 52 Lyon Street, Hebburn | 658 yd | |
| Wardles Bar | Albert Street, Hebburn | 707 yd | |
| Hebburn Iona Club Ltd | Station Road, Hebburn | 713 yd | |
| Hebburn Protestant Conservative Club | 84 Station Road, Hebburn | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kwan's New Golden City | 152 Hedgeley Road, Hebburn | 393 yd | |
| Top Fellas | 156 Hedgeley Road, Hebburn | 393 yd | |
| Dillons Fish Inn | 43 Station Road, Hebburn | 696 yd | |
| Subway | 1 St James Mall, Hebburn | 756 yd | |
| The Balti Masters | 28 St James Mall, Hebburn | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | Station Road, Hebburn | 683 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 23-25 St James Mall, Hebburn | 756 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 9-13 St James Mall, Hebburn | 756 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 1 Glen Street, Hebburn | 873 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hebburn Community Centre (Closed) Argyle Street | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts | 390 yd |
| Keelman'S Way School CAMPBELL PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 549 yd |
| Viking Gym PRINCE CONSORT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 622 yd |
| Hebburn Swimming Pool (Closed) Campbell Park Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 670 yd |
| Hebburn Central HEBBURN CENTRAL HEBBURN CENTRAL GLEN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 821 yd |
| The Clock Playing Field ST. OSWALDS | grass pitches | 857 yd |
| Carr Ellison Park HEBBURN HALL HEBBURN HALL CANNING STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 951 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 | 140.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.