Borough Road is in Jarrow and in South Tyneside district. NE32 5BF is located in the Primrose electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Jarrow. This postcode has been in use since 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Borough Road, Jarrow, NE32 5BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE32 5BJ, NE32 5BL, NE32 5AW, NE32 5BN, NE32 5BH, NE32 5AE, NE32 5AP, NE32 5AN, NE32 5AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE32 5BF is primarily male, with 53.1% 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 | 50.3% | 46.9% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 49.7% | 53.1% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 | 37.4% | 34% | -3.4% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.4% | 45.7% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 10.5% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 45% | 44.8% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 35.7% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 11.5% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 6.3% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 18.1% | 12.3% | -5.8% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 8.2% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 12.3% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 7% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 18.5% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 40.3% | 10.3% | 33.8% | 6.5% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.2% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.6% | 96.5% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 96.9% | 96.9% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 97.6% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 9.8% | -9.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.4% | 37.2% | -7.8% |
| Christian | 62.2% | 46.2% | 16.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Borough Road was 26.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.4% lower than the Bede average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Borough Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Bede and the 71st lowest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Westfield Court Borough Road, Jarrow, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2007-02-01 | £349,361 |
| 4 Westfield Court Borough Road, Jarrow, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2003-12-22 | £356,507 |
| 3 Westfield Court Borough Road, Jarrow, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2002-11-08 | £686,788 |
| 1 Westfield Court Borough Road, Jarrow, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2000-09-14 | £449,542 |
| 1 Westfield Court Borough Road, Jarrow, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 1998-07-13 | £360,667 |
NE32 5BF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 634 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 4,221 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 4,821 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrow Cross CofE Primary School Borough Road , NE32 5UW | 3out of 4 | 494 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's RC Primary School, Jarrow Harold Street , NE32 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School St Oswald's Road , NE31 1HT | 3out of 4 | 810 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunn Street Primary School Minster Parade , NE32 3QH | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bede Burn Primary School Dene Terrace , NE32 5NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 578 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hebburn Comprehensive School Campbell Park Road , NE31 2QU | 3out of 4 | 1,700 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Academy Mill Lane , NE31 2ET | 2out of 4 | 2,843 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside College St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | 2out of 4 | 2,912 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchill Community College Churchill Street , NE28 7TN | 3out of 4 | 3,621 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 5,276 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epinay Business and Enterprise School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 674 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keelman's Way School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Groundwork South Tyneside and Newcastle Eco Centre, Windmill Way , NE31 1HG | - not rated | 1,312 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| AutismAble CIC The Captains Row , NE33 5AS | - not rated | 3,603 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale School Langdale Gardens , Howdon NE28 0HG | 3out of 4 | 3,755 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cozy Corner | 2 Rede Street, Jarrow | 544 yd | |
| Rosies Cafe | 6 Viking Precinct, Jarrow | 581 yd | |
| Mariellie's | 5-7 Grange Road, Jarrow | 608 yd | |
| Coffee Stop | Baptist Church, Grange Road West | 634 yd | |
| The Venue | 61 Ellison Street, Jarrow | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrow Conservative Club Ltd | 50 Bede Burn Road, Jarrow | 184 yd | |
| The Alberta Social Club | Grant Street, Jarrow | 340 yd | |
| The Crown and Anchor | Chapel Road, Jarrow | 454 yd | |
| Jarrow Buffs | Ellison Street, Jarrow | 576 yd | |
| Expresso Slots | 96 Ellison Street, Jarrow | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul's Fish Grill | 303 Albert Road, Jarrow | 580 yd | |
| Santinos Pizza & Grill Bar | 19 Grange Road, Jarrow | 621 yd | |
| Golden Bull Chippy | 17 Grange Road, Jarrow | 621 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 7 Arndale Arcade, Jarrow | 624 yd | |
| Viking Tandoori Takeaway | 2 Grange Road West, Jarrow | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supemarkets Limited | 20 Viking Precinct, Jarrow | 581 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 37-39 Bede Precinct, Jarrow | 583 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit4Less (Jarrow) ELLISON STREET | health and fitness suite | 485 yd |
| Jarrow Community Pool Jarrow Community Pool Jarrow Community Pool Field Terrace | swimming pool | 497 yd |
| Jarrow School (Closed) Field Terrace | grass pitches | 518 yd |
| Jarrow School FIELD TERRACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 523 yd |
| The Clock Playing Field ST. OSWALDS | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| Jarrow Focus Cambrian Street | health and fitness suite | 771 yd |
| Springwell Park BEDE BURN VIEW | tennis courts | 783 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.