Merchant Court, Monkton Business Park South, Hebburn, NE31 2EX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE31 2EX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.1%	51.9%	2.8%	51.0%	0.9%
Male	50.9%	48.1%	-2.8%	49.0%	-0.9%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of NE31 2EX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	27.2%	31.2%	4.0%	37.9%	-6.7%
Married: Opposite sex	52.2%	52.7%	0.5%	44.2%	8.5%
Separated	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	8.7%	7.5%	-1.2%	9.1%	-1.6%
Widowed	9.8%	8.6%	-1.2%	6.1%	2.5%

Health

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	41.5%	44.8%	3.3%	48.4%	-3.6%
Good health	40.6%	37.1%	-3.5%	33.6%	3.5%
Fair health	14.2%	15.2%	1.0%	12.7%	2.5%
Bad health	1.9%	1%	-0.9%	4.0%	-3.0%
Very bad health	1.9%	1.9%	0.0%	1.2%	0.7%

Education and Qualifications

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	31.5%	24.7%	-6.8%	18.2%	6.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.4%	6.2%	-11.2%	9.6%	-3.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	7.6%	12.4%	4.8%	13.4%	-1.0%
Apprenticeship	8.7%	13.4%	4.7%	5.3%	8.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.7%	17.5%	8.8%	16.9%	0.6%
Degree or Similar	25%	25.8%	0.8%	33.8%	-8.0%
Other	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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)
Indian	0%	1%	1.0%	3.1%	-2.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
White	100%	97.1%	-2.9%	81.4%	15.7%
Other	0%	1%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.1% 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	99.1%	98.1%	-1.0%	83.2%	14.9%
European Union	0%	1%	1.0%	6.1%	-5.1%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1%	1.0%	5.6%	-4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.1%	98.1%	-1.0%	83.2%	14.9%
10+ Years	0%	1.9%	1.9%	9.8%	-7.9%
Less than 2 years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.4%	76.7%	10.7%
No passport held	12.6%	13.5%	-0.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.7%	37.2%	-3.5%
Christian	63.5%	46.2%	17.3%
Muslim	1%	6.5%	-5.5%
Other religion	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Not answered	1%	6.0%	-5.0%

Safety

Is Merchant Court Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Merchant Court was 819.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 697.8% higher than the Fellgate and Hedworth average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Merchant Court has the highest crime rate of 16 local areas in Fellgate and Hedworth and the 7th highest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 245.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£34,800

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NE31 2EX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Merchant Court are based on 3 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Tyneside.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Merchant Court, Monkton Business Park South, Hebburn, NE31 2EX

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE31 2EX

Average Price
£1,126,998

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,126,998

Estimated Average Property Prices for Merchant Court

Average Price
£1,059,736

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,059,736

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Merchant CourtStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Merchant Court, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building	£625,000	2023-04-03	£682,345
12 Merchant Court, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building	£1,425,000	2019-10-22	£1,697,497
9 Merchant Court, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building	£625,000	2017-05-05	£799,366

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE31 2EX

Employment

NE31 2EX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

NE31 2EX 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.

Economic Activity

Retired	24
Full-Time Employee	23
Self-Employed	20
Part-Time Employee	7
Other	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2
Looking after home or family	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Other	7
Human health and social work activities	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Manufacturing	3
Education	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Information and communication	2
Transport and storage	2
Construction	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	2,630 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP	4out of 4	3,174 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG	4out of 4	3,534 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ	4out of 4	4,330 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL	3out of 4	4,635 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fellgate Primary School Oxford Way , Durham Drive NE32 4XA	2out of 4	1,206 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Matthew's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School Alnwick Grove , NE32 5YT	4out of 4	1,216 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Toner Avenue Primary School Johnston Avenue , NE31 2LJ	2out of 4	1,393 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow St Joseph's Way , Hedworth NE32 4PJ	- not rated	1,474 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St James' RC Voluntary Aided Primary School Solway Road , NE31 2BP	3out of 4	1,521 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Joseph's Catholic Academy Mill Lane , NE31 2ET	2out of 4	1,280 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hebburn Comprehensive School Campbell Park Road , NE31 2QU	3out of 4	1,693 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Jarrow School Field Terrace , NE32 5PR	3out of 4	2,592 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Heworth Grange School High Lanes , Felling NE10 0PT	1out of 4	3,189 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
XP Gateshead Swards Road ,	- not rated	4,059 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Keelman's Way School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY	3out of 4	2,560 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Epinay Business and Enterprise School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP	4out of 4	3,156 yd	Foundation special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Groundwork South Tyneside and Newcastle Eco Centre, Windmill Way , NE31 1HG	- not rated	3,707 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ateres Girls High School Willow Grove , Felling NE10 9PQ	- not rated	4,066 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Sir Charles Parsons School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4ED	4out of 4	4,284 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Swans	113 Leicester Way, Jarrow		753 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Cock Crow Inn	Mill Lane, Hebburn		842 yd
Jordan's Sports Club Ltd	Marine Drive, Hebburn		1,008 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Pizza Daddy	29a Brighton Parade, Hebburn		1,041 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Luke Lane Playing Fields SPORTS FIELD BUNGALOW SPORTS FIELD BUNGALOW LUKES LANE ESTATE	grass pitches	777 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.