Roman Road is in Jarrow and in South Tyneside district. NE32 5EJ 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 Roman Road, Jarrow, NE32 5EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE32 5EH, NE32 5EQ, NE32 5XZ, NE32 4SX, NE32 5EE, NE32 5EF, NE32 5QP, NE32 4SW, NE32 5YA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE32 5EJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.9% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.1% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NE32 5EJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.8% | 33.1% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.2% | 52.1% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 7.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 7.4% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 6.6% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 41.8% | 44% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 35.6% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 19.4% | 13% | -6.4% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 6.5% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 21.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.1% | 19.6% | -9.5% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 7.7% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 10.4% | -8.2% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 13.5% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 8.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 24.2% | 12.1% | 16.9% | 7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.6% | 21.5% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| Other | 4.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99% | 99.1% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 98.8% 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 | 97.7% | 98.8% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 98.8% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| No passport held | 19.6% | 13.5% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 61.5% | 46.2% | 15.3% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roman Road was 58.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.1% lower than the Bede average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Roman Road has the 25th lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Bede and the 191st lowest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Roman Road, Jarrow, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-08-30 | £220,356 |
| 78 Roman Road, Jarrow, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2022-03-11 | £218,284 |
| 78 Roman Road, Jarrow, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2022-03-11 | £218,284 |
| 74 Roman Road, Jarrow, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2012-03-23 | £225,926 |
| 66 Roman Road, Jarrow, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £67,000 | 1998-11-25 | £264,856 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 1,935 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 2,217 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 2,778 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 4,451 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 5,104 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School Alnwick Grove , NE32 5YT | 4out of 4 | 222 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley View Primary School Valley View , NE32 5QY | 4out of 4 | 661 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow St Joseph's Way , Hedworth NE32 4PJ | - not rated | 804 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bede Burn Primary School Dene Terrace , NE32 5NJ | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fellgate Primary School Oxford Way , Durham Drive NE32 4XA | 2out of 4 | 909 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 | 1,395 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hebburn Comprehensive School Campbell Park Road , NE31 2QU | 3out of 4 | 1,705 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Academy Mill Lane , NE31 2ET | 2out of 4 | 2,212 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon School New Road , NE35 9DZ | 2out of 4 | 3,340 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Riverside Academy Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | 3out of 4 | 4,516 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,901 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keelman's Way School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 3out of 4 | 2,108 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Groundwork South Tyneside and Newcastle Eco Centre, Windmill Way , NE31 1HG | - not rated | 3,037 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| AutismAble CIC The Captains Row , NE33 5AS | - not rated | 4,295 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 2out of 4 | 4,595 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tino's Cafe | 152 Calf Close Lane, Jarrow | 106 yd | |
| Swans | 113 Leicester Way, Jarrow | 1,048 yd | |
| Tino's | Murrays Social Club, Fellgate Avenue | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prince Of Wales | Calf Close Lane, Jarrow | 106 yd | |
| Jordan's Sports Club Ltd | Marine Drive, Hebburn | 648 yd | |
| Murrays Social Club | Fellgate Avenue, Jarrow | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primrose Fish Grill | 54 Norham Terrace, Jarrow | 465 yd | |
| Pizza Daddy | 29a Brighton Parade, Hebburn | 656 yd | |
| Conelab Street Food | 11 Kirkstone Avenue, Jarrow | 967 yd | |
| Bhojana | 35 Fellgate Avenue, Jarrow | 1,069 yd | |
| Billy's Golden Fish & Chips | 31 Fellgate Avenue, Jarrow | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Matthews Rc Primary School ALNWICK GROVE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 280 yd |
| Primrose Community Association LAMBTON TERRACE | indoor bowls, squash courts | 625 yd |
| Monkton Stadium Dene Terrace | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 834 yd |
| Luke Lane Playing Fields SPORTS FIELD BUNGALOW SPORTS FIELD BUNGALOW LUKES LANE ESTATE | grass pitches | 868 yd |
| Hedworthfield Community Centre CORNHILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 872 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields HADRIAN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,059 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 | 60.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.