Baring Street is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE33 2DR 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 Baring Street, South Shields, NE33 2DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE33 2HF, NE33 2DP, NE33 2HD, NE33 2JJ, NE33 2DX, NE33 2HE, NE33 2DN, NE33 2HA, NE33 2JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE33 2DR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.2% | 51.7% | 6.5% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 54.8% | 48.3% | -6.5% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 36.1% | 37.4% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.5% | 41.2% | -8.3% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 11.7% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 6.6% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 44.1% | 48.8% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 32.4% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 13.3% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 5.2% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 20.6% | 17.5% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 11.3% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 15.6% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 6.6% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 17.5% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 29.6% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.9% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.5% 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 | 27.1% | 35.4% | 8.3% | 1.1% | 34.3% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 64.1% | 58.5% | -5.6% | 81.4% | -22.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 82.9% 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 | 82.5% | 82.9% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15% | 15.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.2% | 82.7% | 0.5% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 13.7% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.3% | 1.5% | -11.8% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.7% | 37.2% | -7.5% |
| Christian | 30% | 46.2% | -16.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 34.6% | 6.5% | 28.1% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Baring Street was 24.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.1% lower than the Beacon and Bents average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Baring Street has the 4th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Beacon and Bents and the 72nd lowest crime rate of 523 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Baring Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2025-03-27 | £66,000 |
| 48 Baring Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2023-09-04 | £100,344 |
| 28 Baring Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2023-07-24 | £74,995 |
| 18 Baring Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-05-20 | £173,040 |
| 38 Baring Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-12-17 | £144,718 |
NE33 2DR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 student residents living in NE33 2DR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laygate Nursery School Trinity Walk , NE33 5RU | - not rated | 1,396 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School Percy Square , River View NE30 4AG | 3out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wharfedale Drive Nursery School Wharfedale Drive , NE33 5LA | - not rated | 2,476 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Shields Nursery School St John's Terrace , Percy Main NE29 6HS | - not rated | 3,101 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downhill Nursery School Dorset Avenue , NE34 7JA | - not rated | 3,238 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Park Primary School Hatfield Square , Woodbine Estate NE33 2RD | 4out of 4 | 372 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marine Park Primary School Hatfield Square , Woodbine Estate NE33 2RD | - not rated | 372 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian Primary School Baring Street , NE33 2BB | 3out of 4 | 494 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Shields Claypath Lane , NE33 4PG | - not rated | 886 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields Claypath Lane , NE33 4PG | 4out of 4 | 886 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph Gardner Community High School Albion Road West , NE29 0JN | - not rated | 2,272 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mortimer Community College Reading Road , NE33 4UG | - not rated | 2,345 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | - not rated | 3,063 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | - not rated | 3,063 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | - not rated | 3,103 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willington Middle School Denbigh Avenue , Howdon NE28 0PP | - not rated | 4,819 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale Community Middle School Langdale Gardens , High Howdon NE28 0HG | - not rated | 4,847 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden Bridge Middle School Lovaine Avenue , NE25 8RW | 3out of 4 | 4,892 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Memorial Middle School Argyle Street , Willington Quay NE28 0JQ | - not rated | 5,138 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton Middle School Vernon Drive , Monkseaton NE25 8JW | 3out of 4 | 5,233 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 | 1,835 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tynemouth College Hawkeys Lane , NE29 9BZ | - not rated | 2,776 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 | 2,259 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashleigh School Charlotte Street , NE30 1BP | - not rated | 1,391 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nty03 - North Tyneside Primary C.O.Suit 1.6 Saville Street , Howards House NE30 1NT | - not rated | 1,427 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Huntington Place , Tynemouth NE30 4RF | - not rated | 2,084 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young Mothers Unit Tynemetropolitan College Sixth Form Academy Site , Alexandra Building NE29 9BZ | - not rated | 2,124 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Anne's High School 52 Sunderland Road , NE34 0SW | - not rated | 2,148 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Brasserie | 146 Ocean Road, South Shields | 139 yd | |
| Italianish | 118 Ocean Road, South Shields | 139 yd | |
| Sea Change Cafe & Arts Venue | 158 Ocean Road, South Shields | 139 yd | |
| Craft Burger/Cream Curls | 116 Ocean Road, South Shields | 139 yd | |
| Delhi 6 | 150 Ocean Road, South Shields | 139 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pier | 140 Ocean Road, South Shields | 139 yd | |
| Platinum Bar and Events Venue | 68 Ocean Road, South Shields | 144 yd | |
| Ingham Street Masonic Hall | 13 Wesley Street, South Shields | 235 yd | |
| The Criterion | 2a Ocean Road, South Shields | 246 yd | |
| Club Del Mar | 12 Ocean Road, South Shields | 246 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal China | 87 Ocean Road, South Shields | 105 yd | |
| Noodle Noodles | 112 Ocean Road, South Shields | 139 yd | |
| The Curry Centre | 154 Ocean Road, South Shields | 139 yd | |
| Rostami's Pizzas and Grills | 148a Ocean Road, South Shields | 139 yd | |
| Smiths Chippy | 108-110 Ocean Road, South Shields | 139 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 25 Ocean Road, South Shields | 276 yd | |
| ASDA | 15 Coronation Street, South Shields | 694 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 17-18 Market Place, South Shields | 736 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit R0, Village Centre, Sea Winnings Way | 1,004 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Road Community Centre Ocean Road | 120 yd | |
| Olympic Fitness Centre (Closed) Fowler Street | health and fitness suite | 375 yd |
| Health Spa QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 518 yd |
| Haven Point Pool & Leisure Complex PIER PARADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 555 yd |
| The Gym (South Shields) Crossgate | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 828 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 | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.