Riverside Court is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE33 1EH is located in the Beacon and Bents electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Shields. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Riverside Court, South Shields, NE33 1EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE33 1EQ, NE33 1EX, NE33 1ED, NE33 1RH, NE33 1EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE33 1EH is primarily male, with 53.4% 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 | 48.6% | 46.6% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 51.4% | 53.4% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NE33 1EH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.6% | 46.8% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.8% | 30.6% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -13.6% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 6.7% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Divorced | 16.2% | 10.4% | -5.8% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 10% | 5.4% | -4.6% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (69.5%) 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 | 38.7% | 37% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -11.4% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 32.5% | 3.6% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 19.5% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 9.2% | 6.8% | -2.4% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
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% | 23.7% | -8.9% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 10.3% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 11.7% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 21.7% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 25% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 6.2% | 2% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 86.4% | 83% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 92.4% 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 | 92.2% | 92.4% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 92.9% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.6% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 22.9% | 13.5% | 9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 8.7% | 6.5% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Riverside Court was 721.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 99.1% higher than the Beacon and Bents average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Riverside Court has the 4th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Beacon and Bents and the 9th highest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 272.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Riverside Court, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2024-08-16 | £155,547 |
| 27 Riverside Court, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2024-05-20 | £114,144 |
| 29 Riverside Court, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2019-07-26 | £115,082 |
| 39 Riverside Court, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2018-07-31 | £124,767 |
| 3 Riverside Court, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2017-07-24 | £106,395 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School Percy Square , River View NE30 4AG | 3out of 4 | 2,457 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 3,718 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 5,317 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields Claypath Lane , NE33 4PG | - not rated | 746 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laygate Community School Laygate Lane , NE33 4JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marine Park Primary School Hatfield Square , Woodbine Estate NE33 2RD | 4out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian Primary School Baring Street , NE33 2BB | 4out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterville Primary School Waterville Road , NE29 6SL | 4out of 4 | 1,466 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mortimer Community College Reading Road , NE33 4UG | 2out of 4 | 1,914 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 4out of 4 | 2,473 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norham High School Alnwick Avenue , NE29 7BU | 1out of 4 | 2,612 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Academy Lisle Road , NE34 6DL | 4out of 4 | 3,276 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | 3out of 4 | 3,469 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marden Bridge Middle School Lovaine Avenue , NE25 8RW | 3out of 4 | 5,425 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 | 1,797 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Priory School Huntington Place , Tynemouth NE30 4RF | 3out of 4 | 3,175 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AutismAble CIC The Captains Row , NE33 5AS | - not rated | 1,355 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 | 2,164 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 2,237 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bamburgh School Norham Avenue , NE34 7TD | 3out of 4 | 3,014 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands School Beach Road , Tynemouth NE30 2QR | 3out of 4 | 3,511 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dame Bella's (Green Room Ltd) | The Customs House, Mill Dam | 128 yd | |
| Asda Cafe | 15 Coronation Street, South Shields | 381 yd | |
| Michael's Cafe | 2 Market Place, South Shields | 406 yd | |
| Cafe 42 | 24 Chapter Row, South Shields | 406 yd | |
| Mambo Express | 3 St Hilda Street, South Shields | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Steamboat Public House | 27 Mill Dam, South Shields | 75 yd | |
| The Waterfront | 9-11 Mill Dam, South Shields | 75 yd | |
| Riverview | 3 Mill Dam, South Shields | 138 yd | |
| The Address | 5 Market Place, South Shields | 406 yd | |
| Trimmers | 34 Commercial Road, South Shields | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok Inn | 138 Commercial Road, South Shields | 331 yd | |
| Panku Streetfood | 15 Coronation Street, South Shields | 381 yd | |
| Subway | 6 Waterloo Vale, South Shields | 515 yd | |
| Masterchef | 2 New Green Street, South Shields | 547 yd | |
| New Deli | 70-72 New Green Street, South Shields | 552 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | 15 Coronation Street, South Shields | 381 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 17-18 Market Place, South Shields | 458 yd | |
| LIDL Stores | 193 Laygate, South Shields | 607 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 10-12 Frederick Street, South Shields | 693 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 25 Ocean Road, South Shields | 800 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kodokwai Judo Club TRINITY POINT TRINITY POINT COMMERCIAL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 335 yd |
| The Gym (South Shields) Crossgate | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 514 yd |
| Health Spa QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 589 yd |
| Olympic Fitness Centre (Closed) Fowler Street | health and fitness suite | 706 yd |
| Trinity House Social Centre (Closed) LAYGATE | health and fitness suite | 861 yd |
| Laygate Community School LAYGATE | grass pitches | 903 yd |
| Ocean Road Community Centre Ocean Road | 961 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 | 81.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.