Railway Street is in Jarrow and in South Tyneside district. NE32 5HW is located in the Monkton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Jarrow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Railway Street, Jarrow, NE32 5HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE32 5RR, NE32 5RP, NE32 5HP, NE32 5RS, NE32 5HN, NE32 5HS, NE32 5AH, NE32 3NL, NE32 5AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE32 5HW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents 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 | 47.6% | 48.8% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 52.4% | 51.2% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 37.7% | 36.6% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 44.1% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 9.9% | -3.3% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.7% | 46.4% | 7.7% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 32.4% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 15.2% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4.4% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.7% | 11% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 12% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 20.6% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 15.3% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 34% | 12.9% | 33.8% | 0.2% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.9% | 97.6% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 99.3% | 97.6% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 97.6% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 18.4% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Railway Street was 331.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 143.5% higher than the Bede average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Railway Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Bede and the 40th highest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 165.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Railway Street, Jarrow, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-12-18 | £125,742 |
| 8 Railway Street, Jarrow, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £70,300 | 2023-07-14 | £77,599 |
| 8 Railway Street, Jarrow, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £45,500 | 2015-07-29 | £67,056 |
| 6 Railway Street, Jarrow, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £26,000 | 2012-10-19 | £39,874 |
| 2 Railway Street, Jarrow, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2012-07-06 | £76,788 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 828 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 4,558 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 4,739 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School St Oswald's Road , NE31 1HT | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jarrow Cross CofE Primary School Borough Road , NE32 5UW | 3out of 4 | 729 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's RC Primary School, Jarrow Harold Street , NE32 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunn Street Primary School Minster Parade , NE32 3QH | 3out of 4 | 909 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy Argyle Street , NE31 1BQ | - not rated | 1,437 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 919 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hebburn Comprehensive School Campbell Park Road , NE31 2QU | 3out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside College St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | 2out of 4 | 2,583 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Academy Mill Lane , NE31 2ET | 2out of 4 | 2,984 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchill Community College Churchill Street , NE28 7TN | 3out of 4 | 3,281 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 | 5,348 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 | 881 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Groundwork South Tyneside and Newcastle Eco Centre, Windmill Way , NE31 1HG | - not rated | 990 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Keelman's Way School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 3out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale School Langdale Gardens , Howdon NE28 0HG | 3out of 4 | 3,431 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| AutismAble CIC The Captains Row , NE33 5AS | - not rated | 3,677 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Stop | Baptist Church, Grange Road West | 336 yd | |
| Mariellie's | 5-7 Grange Road, Jarrow | 369 yd | |
| Rosies Cafe | 6 Viking Precinct, Jarrow | 430 yd | |
| The Venue | 61 Ellison Street, Jarrow | 434 yd | |
| The Sultan of Jarrow | 28a Western Road, Jarrow | 464 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alberta Social Club | Grant Street, Jarrow | 4 yd | |
| The Ben Lomond | Grange Road West, Jarrow | 329 yd | |
| Jarrow Buffs | Ellison Street, Jarrow | 343 yd | |
| Expresso Slots | 96 Ellison Street, Jarrow | 343 yd | |
| The Crown and Anchor | Chapel Road, Jarrow | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viking Tandoori Takeaway | 2 Grange Road West, Jarrow | 329 yd | |
| Santinos Pizza & Grill Bar | 19 Grange Road, Jarrow | 392 yd | |
| Golden Bull Chippy | 17 Grange Road, Jarrow | 392 yd | |
| Paul's Fish Grill | 303 Albert Road, Jarrow | 414 yd | |
| Best Pizza Jarrow Limited | 74 Ellison Street, Jarrow | 420 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 37-39 Bede Precinct, Jarrow | 395 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supemarkets Limited | 20 Viking Precinct, Jarrow | 430 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit4Less (Jarrow) ELLISON STREET | health and fitness suite | 319 yd |
| The Clock Playing Field ST. OSWALDS | grass pitches | 526 yd |
| Jarrow Focus Cambrian Street | health and fitness suite | 668 yd |
| Jarrow Community Pool Jarrow Community Pool Jarrow Community Pool Field Terrace | swimming pool | 842 yd |
| Jarrow School (Closed) Field Terrace | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| Jarrow School FIELD TERRACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 863 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 | 67.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.