Lawe Road, South Shields, NE33 2EN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE33 2EN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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	50.1%	48.5%	-1.6%	51.0%	-2.5%
Male	49.9%	51.5%	1.6%	49.0%	2.5%

Partnership Status

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	35.5%	29.9%	-5.6%	37.9%	-8.0%
Married: Opposite sex	45.6%	47.6%	2.0%	44.2%	3.4%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.1%	1.6%
Separated	3.1%	2.4%	-0.7%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	10.1%	9.4%	-0.7%	9.1%	0.3%
Widowed	5.6%	9%	3.4%	6.1%	2.9%

Health

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	43.9%	45.6%	1.7%	48.4%	-2.8%
Good health	38.3%	38.1%	-0.2%	33.6%	4.5%
Fair health	12.5%	10.6%	-1.9%	12.7%	-2.1%
Bad health	3.6%	4.8%	1.2%	4.0%	0.8%
Very bad health	1.8%	0.9%	-0.9%	1.2%	-0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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	18.5%	15.9%	-2.6%	18.2%	-2.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.9%	6.9%	-6.0%	9.6%	-2.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.1%	12.5%	1.4%	13.4%	-0.9%
Apprenticeship	6.3%	5.5%	-0.8%	5.3%	0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.9%	15.2%	1.3%	16.9%	-1.7%
Degree or Similar	31%	41.2%	10.2%	33.8%	7.4%
Other	6.3%	2.8%	-3.5%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	15.4%	13.4%	-2.0%	1.1%	12.3%
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0%	3%	3.0%	2.7%	0.3%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
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	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	0.8%	0.4%
White	80.4%	78.4%	-2.0%	81.4%	-3.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Arab	0.6%	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%	0.9%
Other	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86.1% 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	87.5%	86.1%	-1.4%	83.2%	2.9%
European Union	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	6.1%	-4.6%
Africa	2.7%	1.8%	-0.9%	2.7%	-0.9%
Middle East and Asia	9.2%	9.1%	-0.1%	5.6%	3.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	1.3%	0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	86.9%	86.1%	-0.8%	83.2%	2.9%
10+ Years	0.6%	10%	9.4%	9.8%	0.2%
5-10 Years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	2.1%	0.9%	-1.2%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	9.5%	3%	-6.5%	1.9%	1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84%	76.7%	7.3%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Spain	0.9%	0.4%	0.5%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Southern Asia	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
No passport held	12.1%	13.5%	-1.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.9%	37.2%	-4.3%
Christian	42.3%	46.2%	-3.9%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	16.6%	6.5%	10.1%
Not answered	7.9%	6.0%	1.9%

Safety

Is Lawe Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lawe Road was 52.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.5% lower than the Beacon and Bents average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Lawe Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Beacon and Bents and the 172nd lowest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£33,400

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in NE33 2EN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Lawe Road are based on 112 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Tyneside.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Lawe Road, South Shields, NE33 2EN

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE33 2EN

Average Price
£263,947

Semi-Detached
£435,346

Terraced
£220,485

Detached
£363,960

Flats/Maisonettes
£122,917

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lawe Road

Average Price
£265,115

Semi-Detached
£304,820

Terraced
£344,230

Detached
£324,834

Flats/Maisonettes
£158,088

Other
£157,013

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lawe Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
47 Lawe Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£432,000	2023-10-13	£452,910
46B Lawe Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£75,000	2009-02-20	£118,076
46A Lawe Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£100,000	2008-03-28	£130,751
50 Lawe Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2006-10-27	£375,610
47 Lawe Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£208,000	2006-09-22	£286,961

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE33 2EN

Employment

NE33 2EN 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	84
Retired	80
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	28
Looking after home or family	16
Student (economically inactive)	14
Other	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	24
Education	20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Manufacturing	16
Accommodation and food service activities	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Construction	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	9
Other	5
Transport and storage	5
Real estate activities	3
Mining and quarrying	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	1,298 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP	4out of 4	5,071 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hadrian Primary School Baring Street , NE33 2BB	4out of 4	287 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Marine Park Primary School Hatfield Square , Woodbine Estate NE33 2RD	4out of 4	706 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields Claypath Lane , NE33 4PG	- not rated	1,225 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Westoe Crown Primary School Sea Winnings Way , NE33 3NS	3out of 4	1,365 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Christ Church CofE Primary School Kielder Terrace , NE30 2AD	3out of 4	1,628 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mortimer Community College Reading Road , NE33 4UG	2out of 4	2,690 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU	3out of 4	2,807 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Marden High School Hartington Road , Cullercoats NE30 3RZ	3out of 4	3,039 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Norham High School Alnwick Avenue , NE29 7BU	1out of 4	3,094 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	4out of 4	3,407 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Marden Bridge Middle School Lovaine Avenue , NE25 8RW	3out of 4	4,562 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Monkseaton Middle School Vernon Drive , Monkseaton NE25 8JN	2out of 4	4,924 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tyne Coast College St George's Avenue , NE34 6ET	- not rated	2,166 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kings Priory School Huntington Place , Tynemouth NE30 4RF	3out of 4	1,918 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
AutismAble CIC The Captains Row , NE33 5AS	- not rated	2,630 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Southlands School Beach Road , Tynemouth NE30 2QR	3out of 4	2,723 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bamburgh School Norham Avenue , NE34 7TD	3out of 4	2,938 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	2out of 4	3,144 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	3out of 4	3,150 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tandoori Internationale	97 Ocean Road, South Shields	359 yd
Eltio	172 Ocean Road, South Shields	401 yd
Ocean Pizza & Grill	188 Ocean Road, South Shields	403 yd
Cafe India	200 Ocean Road, South Shields	403 yd
Royal Tandoori & Balti Restaurant	216-218 Ocean Road, South Shields	403 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Look Out	178 Fort Street, South Shields	153 yd
Harbour Lights	101 Lawe Road, South Shields	268 yd
The Marine Public House	230 Ocean Road, South Shields	403 yd
Alum House	River Drive, South Shields	405 yd
The Pier	140 Ocean Road, South Shields	428 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Royal China	87 Ocean Road, South Shields	387 yd
The Crown of India	214 Ocean Road, South Shields	403 yd
Southern Fried Chicken	192 Ocean Road, South Shields	403 yd
Dilshad	224 Ocean Road, South Shields	403 yd
Noodle Noodles	112 Ocean Road, South Shields	428 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited	25 Ocean Road, South Shields	597 yd
Heron Foods	17-18 Market Place, South Shields	998 yd
ASDA	15 Coronation Street, South Shields	1,008 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Haven Point Pool & Leisure Complex PIER PARADE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	442 yd
Ocean Road Community Centre Ocean Road		467 yd
Olympic Fitness Centre (Closed) Fowler Street	health and fitness suite	713 yd
Health Spa QUEEN STREET	health and fitness suite	805 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	88.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	88.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	88.9%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	63 Mbit/s
Average download speed	78.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of NE33 2EN