Wylam Street is in Jarrow and in South Tyneside district. NE32 3HU is located in the Primrose electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Jarrow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wylam Street, Jarrow, NE32 3HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE32 3HX, NE32 3NQ, NE32 3JX, NE32 3JU, NE32 3JB, NE32 3JF, NE32 3NH, NE32 3PQ, NE32 3LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE32 3HU has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59.9% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 59.9% | 5.1% | 51.0% | 8.9% |
| Male | 45.2% | 40.1% | -5.1% | 49.0% | -8.9% |
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 | 41% | 33.1% | -7.9% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.9% | 32.2% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -12.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 5% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 11.6% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 13.1% | 17.5% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 11.4% |
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 (62.7%) 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 | 32% | 32% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -16.4% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 30.7% | 1.8% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 25% | 19.8% | -5.2% | 12.7% | 7.1% |
| Bad health | 9.6% | 14.6% | 5.0% | 4.0% | 10.6% |
| Very bad health | 4.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 NE32 3HU this area, 29.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 18.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.6% | 29.3% | -15.3% | 18.2% | 11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 13.1% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 10.6% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 6.2% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 15.3% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 18.7% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -15.1% |
| Other | 6.4% | 6.9% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 4.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 95.6% | 95.3% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 97.6% | 95.1% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 95.3% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.9% | 76.7% | -16.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 37.7% | 13.5% | 24.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 16.9% | 6.0% | 10.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wylam Street was 251.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 115.5% higher than the Bede average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wylam Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Bede and the 47th highest crime rate of 523 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 112.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.1%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckenzie House, 5 Wylam Street, Jarrow, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2021-05-04 | £96,535 |
| 5 Wylam Street, Jarrow, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2004-08-23 | £92,974 |
NE32 3HU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NE32 3HU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 121 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunn Street Nursery School Minster Parade , NE32 3QH | - not rated | 567 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 757 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brancepeth Road Nursery School Brancepeth Road , NE31 1SJ | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Shields Nursery School St John's Terrace , Percy Main NE29 6HS | - not rated | 2,299 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Ormonde Street , NE32 3PB | - not rated | 227 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunn Street Primary School Minster Parade , NE32 3QH | 3out of 4 | 488 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunn Street Primary School Minster Parade , NE32 3QH | - not rated | 488 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's RC Primary School, Jarrow Harold Street , NE32 3AJ | - not rated | 534 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow Harold Street , NE32 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrow School Field Terrace , NE32 5PR | 3out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Field Terrace , NE32 5PR | - not rated | 1,128 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hebburn Comprehensive School Campbell Park Road , NE31 2QU | 2out of 4 | 2,299 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside College St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,614 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchill Community College Churchill Street , NE28 7TN | 1out of 4 | 3,079 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephenson Memorial Middle School Argyle Street , Willington Quay NE28 0JQ | - not rated | 1,677 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willington Middle School Denbigh Avenue , Howdon NE28 0PP | - not rated | 2,434 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Middle School St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | - not rated | 2,614 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale Community Middle School Langdale Gardens , High Howdon NE28 0HG | - not rated | 2,989 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Middle School Forrest Road , NE28 8PY | - not rated | 3,807 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Tyneside College Embleton Avenue , NE28 9NJ | - not rated | 3,457 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyne Metropolitan College Battle Hill Drive , NE28 9NL | - not rated | 3,567 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tynemouth College Hawkeys Lane , NE29 9BZ | - not rated | 4,515 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyne Coast College St George's Avenue , NE34 6ET | - not rated | 4,954 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBC School St Bede's Chambers , Albert Road NE32 5RR | - not rated | 502 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Greenfields School Victoria Road East , NE31 1YQ | - not rated | 840 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Groundwork South and North Tyneside Windmill Way , NE31 1SR | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Keelman's Way School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 3out of 4 | 1,508 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Senior Tutorial Centre Hadrian Education Centre , St Peter's Road NE28 7LQ | - not rated | 2,614 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariellie's | 5-7 Grange Road, Jarrow | 52 yd | |
| The Venue | 61 Ellison Street, Jarrow | 81 yd | |
| Coffee Stop | Baptist Church, Grange Road West | 127 yd | |
| Rosies Cafe | 6 Viking Precinct, Jarrow | 181 yd | |
| The Sultan of Jarrow | 28a Western Road, Jarrow | 252 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jarrow Civic Hall | Jarrow Civic Hall, 61 Ellison Street | 55 yd | |
| Jarrow Buffs | Ellison Street, Jarrow | 85 yd | |
| Expresso Slots | 96 Ellison Street, Jarrow | 85 yd | |
| The Ben Lomond | Grange Road West, Jarrow | 148 yd | |
| Johnnies | 14 Walter Street, Jarrow | 212 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Pizza Jarrow Limited | 74 Ellison Street, Jarrow | 36 yd | |
| Pizza Addict | 46 Ellison Street, Jarrow | 36 yd | |
| Delicious City | 44-46 Ellison Street, Jarrow | 36 yd | |
| Santinos Pizza & Grill Bar | 19 Grange Road, Jarrow | 51 yd | |
| Golden Bull Chippy | 17 Grange Road, Jarrow | 51 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 37-39 Bede Precinct, Jarrow | 123 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supemarkets Limited | 20 Viking Precinct, Jarrow | 181 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit4Less (Jarrow) ELLISON STREET | health and fitness suite | 195 yd |
| Jarrow Focus Cambrian Street | health and fitness suite | 357 yd |
| The Clock Playing Field ST. OSWALDS | grass pitches | 825 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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 | 25.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.