Harbour View is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE33 1LR is located in the Beacon and Bents electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Shields. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harbour View, South Shields, NE33 1LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE33 2LF, NE33 2AU, NE33 2AQ, NE33 1LS, NE33 2AT, NE33 2AX, NE33 2AJ, NE33 2AS, NE33 2AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE33 1LR 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 | 20.4% | 26.8% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 43.9% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 5.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 17% | 11.6% | -5.4% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 12.1% | 11.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
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 | 31.7% | 44% | 12.3% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 34.9% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 22% | 13.4% | -8.6% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 7% | 6.7% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 23.3% | 11.9% | -11.4% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 6.5% | -9.0% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 12.9% | 4.6% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.8% | 9.5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 16.9% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.5% | 38.3% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 4.5% |
| Other | 5.3% | 4% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 95.2% | 93.8% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 95.2% 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% | 95.2% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 95.2% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 76.7% | 11.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harbour View was 182.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.7% lower than the Beacon and Bents average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Harbour View has the 29th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Beacon and Bents and the 94th highest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Harbour View, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-09-30 | £130,487 |
| 24 Harbour View, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-12-14 | £403,067 |
| 16 Harbour View, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2023-10-02 | £239,930 |
| 26 Harbour View, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2022-09-15 | £472,882 |
| 15 Harbour View, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £234,950 | 2022-04-26 | £259,992 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NE33 1LR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 70 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 902 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 5,142 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadrian Primary School Baring Street , NE33 2BB | 4out of 4 | 332 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marine Park Primary School Hatfield Square , Woodbine Estate NE33 2RD | 4out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Kielder Terrace , NE30 2AD | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Lovaine Place , NE29 0BU | - not rated | 1,347 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Primary School Preston Avenue , North Shields NE30 2BD | 3out of 4 | 1,485 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | 3out of 4 | 2,346 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden High School Hartington Road , Cullercoats NE30 3RZ | 3out of 4 | 2,602 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norham High School Alnwick Avenue , NE29 7BU | 1out of 4 | 2,821 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mortimer Community College Reading Road , NE33 4UG | 2out of 4 | 3,097 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | 3out of 4 | 3,392 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,118 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton Middle School Vernon Drive , Monkseaton NE25 8JN | 2out of 4 | 4,464 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 | 2,611 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 | 1,593 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southlands School Beach Road , Tynemouth NE30 2QR | 3out of 4 | 2,265 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| AutismAble CIC The Captains Row , NE33 5AS | - not rated | 2,910 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bamburgh School Norham Avenue , NE34 7TD | 3out of 4 | 3,397 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 2out of 4 | 3,521 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 3,540 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Net North Shields | 54 Fish Quay, North Shields | 460 yd | |
| Waterfront | 22-26 Union Quay, North Shields | 501 yd | |
| Sambuca 1 | 10 - 11 Union Quay, North Shields | 501 yd | |
| Lobo Rojo | The Irvin Buildings, Union Quay | 556 yd | |
| Dodgins Yard | 50A Bell Street, North Shields | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alum House | River Drive, South Shields | 178 yd | |
| Harbour Lights | 101 Lawe Road, South Shields | 193 yd | |
| The Look Out | 178 Fort Street, South Shields | 324 yd | |
| The Saltwater Tavern | Fish Quay, North Shields | 460 yd | |
| Juke Shed Bar | 16 Union Quay, North Shields | 500 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaview Fish \& Grill | 12 - 14 Union Quay, North Shields | 500 yd | |
| Burger Bar | 10 Mile End Road, South Shields | 792 yd | |
| Station Pizza | Unit 1, 37 Mile End Road | 792 yd | |
| Royal China | 87 Ocean Road, South Shields | 810 yd | |
| Noodle Noodles | 112 Ocean Road, South Shields | 852 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 25 Ocean Road, South Shields | 893 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket North Shields | Asda, 40 Saville Street | 950 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Road Community Centre Ocean Road | 830 yd | |
| Haven Point Pool & Leisure Complex PIER PARADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 854 yd |
| Health Spa QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,013 yd |
| Olympic Fitness Centre (Closed) Fowler Street | health and fitness suite | 1,020 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 64.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.