Suffolk Street is in Jarrow and in South Tyneside district. NE32 5BJ 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 Suffolk Street, Jarrow, NE32 5BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE32 5AW, NE32 5AP, NE32 5BH, NE32 5BF, NE32 5RX, NE32 5AR, NE32 5AN, NE32 5AE, NE32 5RU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE32 5BJ 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 Suffolk Street was 26.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.1% lower than the Bede average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Suffolk Street has the 9th lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Bede and the 86th lowest crime rate of 523 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Suffolk Street, Jarrow, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2024-10-24 | £144,780 |
| 2 Suffolk Street, Jarrow, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2024-07-26 | £185,087 |
| 1 Suffolk Street, Jarrow, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £53,099 | 2023-12-18 | £55,277 |
| 15 Suffolk Street, Jarrow, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2021-05-14 | £212,503 |
| 4 Suffolk Street, Jarrow, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2020-08-24 | £224,245 |
NE32 5BJ 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 | 589 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunn Street Nursery School Minster Parade , NE32 3QH | - not rated | 985 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brancepeth Road Nursery School Brancepeth Road , NE31 1SJ | - not rated | 1,306 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Shields Nursery School St John's Terrace , Percy Main NE29 6HS | - not rated | 2,906 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellison CofE Junior Mixed and Infants School Borough Road , NE32 5UW | - not rated | 455 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jarrow Cross CofE Primary School Borough Road , NE32 5UW | - not rated | 455 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's RC Primary School, Jarrow Harold Street , NE32 3AJ | - not rated | 681 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow Harold Street , NE32 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Junior School Harold Street , NE32 3AJ | - not rated | 681 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 587 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Field Terrace , NE32 5PR | - not rated | 587 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hebburn Comprehensive School Campbell Park Road , NE31 2QU | 2out of 4 | 1,759 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hedworthfield Comprehensive School Cornhill , Hedworth Estate NE32 4QD | - not rated | 2,791 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Voluntary Aided Comprehensive School Mill Lane , NE31 2ET | - not rated | 2,902 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,181 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Middle School St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | - not rated | 2,912 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willington Middle School Denbigh Avenue , Howdon NE28 0PP | - not rated | 3,005 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale Community Middle School Langdale Gardens , High Howdon NE28 0HG | - not rated | 3,569 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Middle School Forrest Road , NE28 8PY | - not rated | 3,885 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 | 3,964 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyne Metropolitan College Battle Hill Drive , NE28 9NL | - not rated | 4,051 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tynemouth College Hawkeys Lane , NE29 9BZ | - not rated | 5,131 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyne Coast College St George's Avenue , NE34 6ET | - not rated | 5,223 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 | 316 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Greenfields School Victoria Road East , NE31 1YQ | - not rated | 589 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keelman's Way School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 3out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Groundwork South and North Tyneside Windmill Way , NE31 1SR | - not rated | 1,315 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Senior Tutorial Centre Hadrian Education Centre , St Peter's Road NE28 7LQ | - not rated | 2,912 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosies Cafe | 6 Viking Precinct, Jarrow | 570 yd | |
| Mariellie's | 5-7 Grange Road, Jarrow | 577 yd | |
| The Cozy Corner | 2 Rede Street, Jarrow | 582 yd | |
| Coffee Stop | Baptist Church, Grange Road West | 587 yd | |
| Santano Pizza & Burger | 237A Victoria Road East, Hebburn | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrow Conservative Club Ltd | 50 Bede Burn Road, Jarrow | 181 yd | |
| The Alberta Social Club | Grant Street, Jarrow | 274 yd | |
| The Crown and Anchor | Chapel Road, Jarrow | 453 yd | |
| Jarrow Buffs | Ellison Street, Jarrow | 545 yd | |
| Expresso Slots | 96 Ellison Street, Jarrow | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul's Fish Grill | 303 Albert Road, Jarrow | 502 yd | |
| Viking Tandoori Takeaway | 2 Grange Road West, Jarrow | 585 yd | |
| Santinos Pizza & Grill Bar | 19 Grange Road, Jarrow | 592 yd | |
| Golden Bull Chippy | 17 Grange Road, Jarrow | 592 yd | |
| Quality Pizza | 3 Frobisher Street, Hebburn | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 37-39 Bede Precinct, Jarrow | 563 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supemarkets Limited | 20 Viking Precinct, Jarrow | 570 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit4Less (Jarrow) ELLISON STREET | health and fitness suite | 466 yd |
| Jarrow Community Pool Jarrow Community Pool Jarrow Community Pool Field Terrace | swimming pool | 570 yd |
| Jarrow School (Closed) Field Terrace | grass pitches | 590 yd |
| Jarrow School FIELD TERRACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 601 yd |
| The Clock Playing Field ST. OSWALDS | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| Jarrow Focus Cambrian Street | health and fitness suite | 776 yd |
| Springwell Park BEDE BURN VIEW | tennis courts | 848 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| 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 | 176.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.