Percy Street, Jarrow, NE32 3AX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE32 3AX is primarily male, with 54.1% 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	52.7%	45.9%	-6.8%	51.0%	-5.1%
Male	47.3%	54.1%	6.8%	49.0%	5.1%

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 area around NE32 3AX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.7% 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	47.6%	51.7%	4.1%	37.9%	13.8%
Married: Opposite sex	27.1%	21.3%	-5.8%	44.2%	-22.9%
Separated	6.7%	4.5%	-2.2%	2.2%	2.3%
Divorced	11.9%	15.2%	3.3%	9.1%	6.1%
Widowed	6.7%	7.3%	0.6%	6.1%	1.2%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	38.5%	34.7%	-3.8%	48.4%	-13.7%
Good health	29.8%	33.8%	4.0%	33.6%	0.2%
Fair health	18.7%	19.8%	1.1%	12.7%	7.1%
Bad health	11.1%	9.5%	-1.6%	4.0%	5.5%
Very bad health	1.9%	2.3%	0.4%	1.2%	1.1%

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.

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 21.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	37.6%	27.5%	-10.1%	18.2%	9.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.9%	7.9%	-4.0%	9.6%	-1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.6%	17.4%	-1.2%	13.4%	4.0%
Apprenticeship	2.9%	5.6%	2.7%	5.3%	0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.5%	16.3%	6.8%	16.9%	-0.6%
Degree or Similar	13.8%	21.3%	7.5%	33.8%	-12.5%
Other	5.7%	3.9%	-1.8%	2.8%	1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.4%	1.4%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.2%
Black African	1.1%	0.9%	-0.2%	2.5%	-1.6%
Other Black	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	95%	97.3%	2.3%	81.4%	15.9%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.7% 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	96.2%	93.7%	-2.5%	83.2%	10.5%
European Union	0.4%	3.2%	2.8%	6.1%	-2.9%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.8%	1.0%
Africa	0.8%	0.9%	0.1%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	2.7%	0.5%	-2.2%	5.6%	-5.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.2%	94.1%	-2.1%	83.2%	10.9%
10+ Years	0.4%	4.1%	3.7%	9.8%	-5.7%
5-10 Years	0.8%	0.9%	0.1%	2.9%	-2.0%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0.5%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.7%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0.5%	-1.4%	1.9%	-1.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	67.1%	76.7%	-9.6%
Italy	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Poland	1.8%	1.3%	0.5%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	29.3%	13.5%	15.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	51.8%	37.2%	14.6%
Christian	36%	46.2%	-10.2%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Sikh	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Other religion	4.5%	0.6%	3.9%
Not answered	6.8%	6.0%	0.8%

Safety

Is Percy Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Percy Street was 141.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.0% higher than the Bede average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Percy Street has the 38th highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Bede and the 133rd highest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£30,500

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in NE32 3AX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very 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 - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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) - 10/10 (very high )
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) - 10/10 (very high )
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 Percy Street are based on 46 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 Percy Street, Jarrow, NE32 3AX

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE32 3AX

Average Price
£76,570

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£92,731

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£62,525

Other
£71,570

Estimated Average Property Prices for Percy Street

Average Price
£78,258

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£93,198

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£62,760

Other
£75,566

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Percy Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
29 Percy Street, Jarrow, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£79,999	2025-02-20	£83,467
15 Percy Street, Jarrow, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building	£70,000	2024-02-01	£75,566
7 Percy Street, Jarrow, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£41,500	2020-11-13	£50,866
52 Percy Street, Jarrow, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£139,950	2020-10-07	£182,218
35 Percy Street, Jarrow, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£77,500	2019-06-17	£102,244

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE32 3AX

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	46
Retired	33
Part-Time Employee	21
Long-Term Sick or disabled	20
Looking after home or family	17
Student (economically inactive)	14
Other	12
Unemployed	10
Self-Employed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Human health and social work activities	14
Manufacturing	9
Construction	9
Education	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Transport and storage	6
Other	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Information and communication	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP	4out of 4	583 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY	4out of 4	2,124 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG	4out of 4	4,278 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School Percy Square , River View NE30 4AG	3out of 4	5,291 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL	4out of 4	5,369 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dunn Street Primary School Minster Parade , NE32 3QH	3out of 4	207 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Bede's RC Primary School, Jarrow Harold Street , NE32 3AJ	3out of 4	297 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Jarrow Cross CofE Primary School Borough Road , NE32 5UW	3out of 4	710 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School St Oswald's Road , NE31 1HT	3out of 4	1,508 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Valley View Primary School Valley View , NE32 5QY	4out of 4	1,855 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Jarrow School Field Terrace , NE32 5PR	3out of 4	1,163 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hebburn Comprehensive School Campbell Park Road , NE31 2QU	3out of 4	2,723 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Norham High School Alnwick Avenue , NE29 7BU	1out of 4	3,105 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Burnside College St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ	2out of 4	3,206 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Churchill Community College Churchill Street , NE28 7TN	3out of 4	3,461 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tyne Coast College St George's Avenue , NE34 6ET	- not rated	4,319 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Epinay Business and Enterprise School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP	4out of 4	611 yd	Foundation special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Groundwork South Tyneside and Newcastle Eco Centre, Windmill Way , NE31 1HG	- not rated	1,789 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Keelman's Way School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY	3out of 4	2,056 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
AutismAble CIC The Captains Row , NE33 5AS	- not rated	2,650 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Silverdale School Langdale Gardens , Howdon NE28 0HG	3out of 4	3,393 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hive Coffee Company	Church Bank, Jarrow	434 yd
Rosies Cafe	6 Viking Precinct, Jarrow	632 yd
Mariellie's	5-7 Grange Road, Jarrow	771 yd
The Venue	61 Ellison Street, Jarrow	838 yd
Coffee Stop	Baptist Church, Grange Road West	895 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Crown and Anchor	Chapel Road, Jarrow	658 yd
Jarrow Buffs	Ellison Street, Jarrow	771 yd
Expresso Slots	96 Ellison Street, Jarrow	771 yd
Johnnies	14 Walter Street, Jarrow	806 yd
The Jarrow Civic Hall	Jarrow Civic Hall, 61 Ellison Street	826 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Jarrow Happy Garden	48 Staple Road, Jarrow	353 yd
UK Pizza	52 Staple Road, Jarrow	353 yd
Domino's Pizza	7 Arndale Arcade, Jarrow	594 yd
Santinos Pizza & Grill Bar	19 Grange Road, Jarrow	745 yd
Golden Bull Chippy	17 Grange Road, Jarrow	745 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Wm Morrison Supemarkets Limited	20 Viking Precinct, Jarrow		632 yd
Iceland Foods Ltd	37-39 Bede Precinct, Jarrow		691 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Jarrow Focus Cambrian Street	health and fitness suite	416 yd
Fit4Less (Jarrow) ELLISON STREET	health and fitness suite	727 yd
South Shields Football Club SHAFTESBURY AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,005 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	100.0%

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	83.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	254.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	24.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of NE32 3AX