Borough Road is in Jarrow and in South Tyneside district. NE32 5XW 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 Borough Road, Jarrow, NE32 5XW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE32 5XH, NE32 5BZ, NE32 5BY, NE32 5BU, NE32 5BG, NE32 5BX, NE32 5XX, NE32 5BQ, NE32 5UT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE32 5XW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 51.8% | 49.8% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 48.2% | 50.2% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 23.8% | 22.1% | -1.7% | 37.9% | -15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57% | 50.2% | -6.8% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 5% | 11.1% | 6.1% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 12.4% | 14.5% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.8% | 34.4% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -14.0% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 35.3% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 22.3% | 7.6% | 12.7% | 9.6% |
| Bad health | 10.8% | 5.9% | -4.9% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 32.6% | 24.9% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 7.3% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 9% | -8.1% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 8.7% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 16.3% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 30.8% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| White | 100% | 99.7% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
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 | 100% | 98.8% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.7% | 98.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.9% | 37.2% | -18.3% |
| Christian | 74.3% | 46.2% | 28.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| 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 Borough Road was 73.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.8% lower than the Bede average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Borough Road has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Bede and the 247th lowest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Borough Road, Jarrow, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £342,000 | 2025-01-31 | £359,649 |
| 122 Borough Road, Jarrow, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2021-09-17 | £133,069 |
| St. Pauls Rectory Borough Road, Jarrow, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £469,500 | 2020-12-04 | £559,404 |
| 118 Borough Road, Jarrow, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2018-10-12 | £119,264 |
| 10 Borough Road, Jarrow, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2018-07-04 | £240,594 |
NE32 5XW 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NE32 5XW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 115 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 321 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 1,473 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 4,044 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 5,132 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 5,354 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 | 185 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's RC Primary School, Jarrow Harold Street , NE32 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 482 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunn Street Primary School Minster Parade , NE32 3QH | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School St Oswald's Road , NE31 1HT | 3out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley View Primary School Valley View , NE32 5QY | 4out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 480 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hebburn Comprehensive School Campbell Park Road , NE31 2QU | 3out of 4 | 1,955 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Academy Mill Lane , NE31 2ET | 2out of 4 | 3,076 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside College St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | 2out of 4 | 3,121 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchill Community College Churchill Street , NE28 7TN | 3out of 4 | 3,715 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 | 4,971 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 | 361 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keelman's Way School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 3out of 4 | 1,385 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Groundwork South Tyneside and Newcastle Eco Centre, Windmill Way , NE31 1HG | - not rated | 1,537 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| AutismAble CIC The Captains Row , NE33 5AS | - not rated | 3,299 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale School Langdale Gardens , Howdon NE28 0HG | 3out of 4 | 3,790 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemetery Tea Room | Jarrow Cemetery, Cemetery Road | 522 yd | |
| Rosies Cafe | 6 Viking Precinct, Jarrow | 536 yd | |
| Mariellie's | 5-7 Grange Road, Jarrow | 637 yd | |
| The Cozy Corner | 2 Rede Street, Jarrow | 681 yd | |
| Coffee Stop | Baptist Church, Grange Road West | 717 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown and Anchor | Chapel Road, Jarrow | 401 yd | |
| Jarrow Conservative Club Ltd | 50 Bede Burn Road, Jarrow | 470 yd | |
| The Alberta Social Club | Grant Street, Jarrow | 547 yd | |
| Jarrow Buffs | Ellison Street, Jarrow | 607 yd | |
| Expresso Slots | 96 Ellison Street, Jarrow | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 7 Arndale Arcade, Jarrow | 562 yd | |
| Jarrow Happy Garden | 48 Staple Road, Jarrow | 562 yd | |
| UK Pizza | 52 Staple Road, Jarrow | 562 yd | |
| Santinos Pizza & Grill Bar | 19 Grange Road, Jarrow | 636 yd | |
| Golden Bull Chippy | 17 Grange Road, Jarrow | 636 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supemarkets Limited | 20 Viking Precinct, Jarrow | 536 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 37-39 Bede Precinct, Jarrow | 571 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jarrow School FIELD TERRACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 425 yd |
| Jarrow Community Pool Jarrow Community Pool Jarrow Community Pool Field Terrace | swimming pool | 460 yd |
| Jarrow School (Closed) Field Terrace | grass pitches | 484 yd |
| Fit4Less (Jarrow) ELLISON STREET | health and fitness suite | 491 yd |
| Jarrow Focus Cambrian Street | health and fitness suite | 636 yd |
| Springwell Park BEDE BURN VIEW | tennis courts | 759 yd |
| The Clock Playing Field ST. OSWALDS | grass pitches | 1,034 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 | 151.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.