Kirkstone Avenue is in Jarrow and in South Tyneside district. NE32 4ER is located in the Bede electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Jarrow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kirkstone Avenue, Jarrow, NE32 4ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE32 4EP, NE32 4ET, NE32 4AB, NE32 4EW, NE32 4ES, NE32 4AF, NE32 4EL, NE32 4AE, NE32 4EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE32 4ER, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.5% of residents 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 | 50.9% | 55.5% | 4.6% | 51.0% | 4.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 44.5% | -4.6% | 49.0% | -4.5% |
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 4ER, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.3% 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 | 36.9% | 44.3% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 37.6% | -7.3% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 8.4% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5.5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 40.7% | 47.7% | 7.0% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 30.2% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 14.6% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 5.9% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 21.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.9% | 22% | -10.9% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 11% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 15.7% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 5.9% | -1.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 21.2% | 11.4% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 21.2% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -12.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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 | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.2% | 96.3% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
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 | 96.4% | 98.1% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 98.1% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| No passport held | 18.4% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43% | 37.2% | 5.8% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kirkstone Avenue was 60.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.2% lower than the Bede average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kirkstone Avenue has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Bede and the 235th lowest crime rate of 523 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Kirkstone Avenue, Jarrow, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-09-19 | £179,601 |
| 39 Kirkstone Avenue, Jarrow, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2024-12-16 | £155,046 |
| 41 Kirkstone Avenue, Jarrow, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-01-05 | £184,499 |
| 51 Kirkstone Avenue, Jarrow, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £129,950 | 2015-10-19 | £192,721 |
| 47 Kirkstone Avenue, Jarrow, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2013-10-16 | £157,466 |
NE32 4ER 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 1,813 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 2,120 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunn Street Nursery School Minster Parade , NE32 3QH | - not rated | 2,436 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Diamond Nursery School Ethel Terrace , NE34 0NH | - not rated | 2,728 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | - not rated | 2,882 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School Ayr Drive , NE32 4AW | - not rated | 350 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Ayr Drive , NE32 4AW | 3out of 4 | 350 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Simonside Primary School Glasgow Road , NE32 4AU | 3out of 4 | 514 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hedworthfield Primary School Linkway , Hedworth Estate NE32 4QF | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley View Primary School Valley View , NE32 5QY | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hedworthfield Comprehensive School Cornhill , Hedworth Estate NE32 4QD | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jarrow School Field Terrace , NE32 5PR | 3out of 4 | 1,523 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Field Terrace , NE32 5PR | - not rated | 1,523 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon School New Road , NE35 9DZ | - not rated | 2,486 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chuter Ede Comprehensive School Galsworthy Road , NE34 9UG | - not rated | 2,487 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,229 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willington Middle School Denbigh Avenue , Howdon NE28 0PP | - not rated | 4,962 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Middle School St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | - not rated | 5,011 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyne Coast College St George's Avenue , NE34 6ET | - not rated | 4,857 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 | 2,421 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Galsworthy Centre C/O Chuter Ede Education Centre , Galsworthy Road NE34 9UG | - not rated | 2,487 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields School Victoria Road East , NE31 1YQ | - not rated | 2,600 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keelman's Way School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 3out of 4 | 2,767 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Groundwork South and North Tyneside Windmill Way , NE31 1SR | - not rated | 3,411 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manda Panda Pantry | 64 Stanhope Road, Jarrow | 877 yd | |
| Tino's | Murrays Social Club, Fellgate Avenue | 905 yd | |
| Tino's Cafe | 152 Calf Close Lane, Jarrow | 957 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Hackle | Perth Avenue, Jarrow | 824 yd | |
| Murrays Social Club | Fellgate Avenue, Jarrow | 905 yd | |
| The Prince Of Wales | Calf Close Lane, Jarrow | 957 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conelab Street Food | 11 Kirkstone Avenue, Jarrow | 4 yd | |
| Tasty Food House Jarrow | Tasty Food House/India Cafe, 113-115 Edinburgh Road | 710 yd | |
| Tony's Golden Fish & Chips | 93-95 Edinburgh Road, Jarrow | 713 yd | |
| Codfellas | 62 Stanhope Road, Jarrow | 872 yd | |
| Bhojana | 35 Fellgate Avenue, Jarrow | 905 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Fields HADRIAN ROAD | grass pitches | 365 yd |
| Perth Green Community Association INVERNESS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 475 yd |
| Primrose Community Association LAMBTON TERRACE | indoor bowls, squash courts | 955 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 | 147.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.