Garden Lane is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE33 1PS is located in the Beacon and Bents electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Shields. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Garden Lane, South Shields, NE33 1PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE33 1QD, NE33 1PR, NE33 1PZ, NE33 4NU, NE33 1PD, NE33 2PZ, NE33 4PG, NE33 2QR, NE33 1NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE33 1PS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 50.2% | 47.4% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 49.8% | 52.6% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 1PS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.5% 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 | 36% | 43.5% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.8% | 35.1% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -9.1% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 20.4% | 13.6% | -6.8% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 5.2% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (67%) 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 | 36.3% | 39.6% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 27.4% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 16.5% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 9.9% | 13.9% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 9.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
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 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.6% | 27.6% | -17.0% | 18.2% | 9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 9.7% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 18.4% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 6.6% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 15.3% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.1% | 20.4% | 12.3% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.7% | 20.7% | 18.0% | 1.1% | 19.6% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.3% | 69% | -24.3% | 81.4% | -12.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 79.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.1% | 79.1% | -16.0% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 14.3% | 9.8% | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 79.1% | -16.0% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 10% | 8.2% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 7% | 7.0% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.2% | 76.7% | -11.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 5.3% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 26.9% | 13.5% | 13.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 30.3% | 46.2% | -15.9% |
| Muslim | 25.1% | 6.5% | 18.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Garden Lane was 377.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.2% higher than the Beacon and Bents average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Garden Lane has the 14th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Beacon and Bents and the 33rd highest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 161.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 - 56 Garden Lane, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2010-12-21 | £191,434 |
| 52 - 56 Garden Lane, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £16,000 | 2005-03-02 | £27,504 |
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 2,298 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 4,164 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 | 320 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marine Park Primary School Hatfield Square , Woodbine Estate NE33 2RD | 4out of 4 | 622 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laygate Community School Laygate Lane , NE33 4JJ | 3out of 4 | 896 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian Primary School Baring Street , NE33 2BB | 4out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westoe Crown Primary School Sea Winnings Way , NE33 3NS | 3out of 4 | 1,153 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 | 1,765 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 4out of 4 | 2,424 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Academy Lisle Road , NE34 6DL | 4out of 4 | 2,998 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norham High School Alnwick Avenue , NE29 7BU | 1out of 4 | 3,006 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | 3out of 4 | 3,535 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 | 5,433 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 | 1,466 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 | 2,973 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 | 1,554 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 | 2,137 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 2,172 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bamburgh School Norham Avenue , NE34 7TD | 3out of 4 | 2,600 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands School Beach Road , Tynemouth NE30 2QR | 3out of 4 | 3,530 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mambo Express | 3 St Hilda Street, South Shields | 61 yd | |
| Park Lane Cards | 136 Fowler Street, South Shields | 164 yd | |
| Mambo Wine and Dine | 18-20 Winchester Street, South Shields | 297 yd | |
| Redragon Restaurant | 4 Burrow Street, South Shields | 298 yd | |
| Asda Cafe | 15 Coronation Street, South Shields | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cask Lounge | 1 Charlotte Terrace, South Shields | 155 yd | |
| The Franklin Club | 9 Franklin Street, South Shields | 162 yd | |
| The Britannia | The Britannia Hotel, Charlotte Terrace | 180 yd | |
| The Maltings | 9 Claypath Lane, South Shields | 237 yd | |
| The Stags Head | 45-47 Fowler Street, South Shields | 323 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friez and Burgz | 124 Fowler Street, South Shields | 168 yd | |
| Donatello's | 101 Fowler Street, South Shields | 233 yd | |
| Lucky Chinese Takeaway | 85 Fowler Street, South Shields | 266 yd | |
| Panku Streetfood | 15 Coronation Street, South Shields | 310 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 1-2, South Shields Interchange | 365 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | 15 Coronation Street, South Shields | 310 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 25 Ocean Road, South Shields | 504 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit R0, Village Centre, Sea Winnings Way | 533 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 17-18 Market Place, South Shields | 542 yd | |
| LIDL Stores | 193 Laygate, South Shields | 712 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (South Shields) Crossgate | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 115 yd |
| Olympic Fitness Centre (Closed) Fowler Street | health and fitness suite | 377 yd |
| Health Spa QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 454 yd |
| Ocean Road Community Centre Ocean Road | 610 yd | |
| Kodokwai Judo Club TRINITY POINT TRINITY POINT COMMERCIAL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 672 yd |
| Laygate Community School LAYGATE | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Trinity House Social Centre (Closed) LAYGATE | health and fitness suite | 864 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 6.3% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.