Palmer Crescent is in Hebburn and in South Tyneside district. NE31 2XZ is located in the Monkton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Jarrow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Palmer Crescent, Hebburn, NE31 2XZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE31 2XY, NE31 2YA, NE31 2XU, NE31 2SA, NE31 2XX, NE31 2UZ, NE31 2YN, NE31 1YB, NE31 2YB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE31 2XZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents 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 | 47% | 48.9% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 53% | 51.1% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 2XZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.1% 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 | 39.4% | 42.1% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.3% | 38.9% | 4.6% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 2.7% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 8.6% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 7.7% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 37.3% | 36% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -12.4% |
| Good health | 34% | 35.2% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 17% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 8.7% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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.
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 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35% | 26.4% | -8.6% | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 11.4% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 15% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 8.2% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 19.5% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.3% | 18.2% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -15.6% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.4% | 97.7% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 98.5% | 96.6% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 96.6% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.5% | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.2% | 37.2% | -5.0% |
| Christian | 61.7% | 46.2% | 15.5% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Palmer Crescent was 40.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.6% lower than the Hebburn North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Palmer Crescent has the 11th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Hebburn North and the 121st lowest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Palmer Crescent, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £37,600 | 2023-11-29 | £38,468 |
| 29 Palmer Crescent, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2022-09-22 | £89,876 |
| 2 Palmer Crescent, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2022-08-26 | £136,353 |
| 4 Palmer Crescent, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2020-09-25 | £97,392 |
| 14 Palmer Crescent, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2020-08-28 | £114,764 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 301 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 3,914 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 4,636 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hebburn Lakes Primary School Campbell Park Road , NE31 2SL | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School St Oswald's Road , NE31 1HT | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy Argyle Street , NE31 1BQ | - not rated | 925 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius Catholic Infant School, Hebburn Argyle Street , NE31 1RZ | - not rated | 939 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' RC Voluntary Aided Primary School Solway Road , NE31 2BP | 3out of 4 | 989 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 | 944 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jarrow School Field Terrace , NE32 5PR | 3out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Academy Mill Lane , NE31 2ET | 2out of 4 | 2,100 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside College St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | 2out of 4 | 2,660 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Riverside Academy Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | 3out of 4 | 2,857 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 | 188 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Groundwork South Tyneside and Newcastle Eco Centre, Windmill Way , NE31 1HG | - not rated | 1,214 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Epinay Business and Enterprise School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 1,571 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Charles Parsons School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4ED | 4out of 4 | 3,050 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale School Langdale Gardens , Howdon NE28 0HG | 3out of 4 | 4,021 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fickle Pickle | 57 Cambridge Avenue, Hebburn | 360 yd | |
| Santano Pizza & Burger | 237A Victoria Road East, Hebburn | 379 yd | |
| Kelly Deli | 124 Hedgeley Road, Hebburn | 626 yd | |
| The Cozy Corner | 2 Rede Street, Jarrow | 834 yd | |
| Campbell Court Restaurant | Campbell Court, Penrith Road | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Longship | Ushaw Road, Hebburn | 58 yd | |
| The Clock Tavern | The Clock, Victoria Road East | 452 yd | |
| Jarrow Conservative Club Ltd | 50 Bede Burn Road, Jarrow | 753 yd | |
| The Alberta Social Club | Grant Street, Jarrow | 925 yd | |
| Hebburn Protestant Conservative Club | 84 Station Road, Hebburn | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Pizza | 3 Frobisher Street, Hebburn | 364 yd | |
| Paul's Fish Grill | 303 Albert Road, Jarrow | 564 yd | |
| Kwan's New Golden City | 152 Hedgeley Road, Hebburn | 570 yd | |
| Top Fellas | 156 Hedgeley Road, Hebburn | 570 yd | |
| Dillons Fish Inn | 43 Station Road, Hebburn | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 23-25 St James Mall, Hebburn | 1,000 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 9-13 St James Mall, Hebburn | 1,000 yd | |
| ASDA | Station Road, Hebburn | 1,037 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hebburn Swimming Pool (Closed) Campbell Park Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 253 yd |
| Keelman'S Way School CAMPBELL PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 297 yd |
| The Clock Playing Field ST. OSWALDS | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| Hebburn Comprehensive School CAMPBELL PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 736 yd |
| Clegwell Community Association Mountbatten Avenue | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 941 yd |
| Carr Ellison Park HEBBURN HALL HEBBURN HALL CANNING STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 949 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 | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| 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 | 68.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.