Livingstone Street is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE33 2EF 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 Livingstone Street, South Shields, NE33 2EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE33 2DS, NE33 2EQ, NE33 2EG, NE33 2EA, NE33 2EP, NE33 2DU, NE33 2EH, NE33 2ER, NE33 2HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE33 2EF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 50.2% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 45.3% | 49.8% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 2EF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% 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 | 32.3% | 42.7% | 10.4% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 36.8% | -10.5% | 44.2% | -7.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 11.1% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 7.1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 45.9% | 48.8% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 38% | 29.4% | -8.6% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 15.7% | 4.9% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 4% | 5.4% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 22.6% | 17.9% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 10% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 19.5% | 3.4% | 13.4% | 6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 6.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 17.9% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 23.9% | -1.9% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.8% 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 | 15% | 29.5% | 14.5% | 1.1% | 28.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 76.2% | 64.8% | -11.4% | 81.4% | -16.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 82.3% 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 | 87% | 82.3% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.3% | 13.4% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 7.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87% | 83.1% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 12.5% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 1% | -7.2% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 35.1% | 46.2% | -11.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 29.8% | 6.5% | 23.3% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Livingstone Street was 104.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.1% lower than the Beacon and Bents average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Livingstone Street has the 17th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Beacon and Bents and the 200th highest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154 Livingstone Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2007-08-29 | £125,442 |
| 154 Livingstone Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2002-04-22 | £143,659 |
| 154 Livingstone Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £27,500 | 1995-07-14 | £116,264 |
The percentage of student residents living in NE33 2EF 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 | 66 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,452 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 4,794 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 | 229 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marine Park Primary School Hatfield Square , Woodbine Estate NE33 2RD | 4out of 4 | 641 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields Claypath Lane , NE33 4PG | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westoe Crown Primary School Sea Winnings Way , NE33 3NS | 3out of 4 | 1,377 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Lovaine Place , NE29 0BU | - not rated | 1,532 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,546 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | 3out of 4 | 2,835 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norham High School Alnwick Avenue , NE29 7BU | 1out of 4 | 2,899 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden High School Hartington Road , Cullercoats NE30 3RZ | 3out of 4 | 3,147 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 4out of 4 | 3,244 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,657 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton Middle School Vernon Drive , Monkseaton NE25 8JN | 2out of 4 | 4,972 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 | 2,085 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 | 2,119 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 | 2,394 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands School Beach Road , Tynemouth NE30 2QR | 3out of 4 | 2,783 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bamburgh School Norham Avenue , NE34 7TD | 3out of 4 | 2,967 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 2out of 4 | 2,969 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 2,988 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Womens Health In South Tyneside | Salus House, 33-35 Mile End Road | 307 yd | |
| Life of Riley South Shields | 7 Mile End Road, South Shields | 309 yd | |
| Davinci Italian Restaurant | 80-82 Ocean Road, South Shields | 323 yd | |
| Milan | 72-74 Ocean Road, South Shields | 323 yd | |
| Bell Passi Italian Kitchen | 70 Ocean Road, South Shields | 323 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingham Street Masonic Hall | 13 Wesley Street, South Shields | 261 yd | |
| The Look Out | 178 Fort Street, South Shields | 271 yd | |
| Brigham & Cowan Social Club | Brigham Place, South Shields | 283 yd | |
| Clover and Wolf | Brigham Place, South Shields | 283 yd | |
| The Wouldhave | 40-42 Mile End Road, South Shields | 309 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal China | 87 Ocean Road, South Shields | 305 yd | |
| Burger Bar | 10 Mile End Road, South Shields | 309 yd | |
| Station Pizza | Unit 1, 37 Mile End Road | 309 yd | |
| Mamamia | 78 Ocean Road, South Shields | 323 yd | |
| Noodle Noodles | 112 Ocean Road, South Shields | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 25 Ocean Road, South Shields | 352 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 17-18 Market Place, South Shields | 721 yd | |
| ASDA | 15 Coronation Street, South Shields | 744 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Road Community Centre Ocean Road | 280 yd | |
| Olympic Fitness Centre (Closed) Fowler Street | health and fitness suite | 478 yd |
| Health Spa QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 533 yd |
| Haven Point Pool & Leisure Complex PIER PARADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 641 yd |
| The Gym (South Shields) Crossgate | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 962 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.