Henry Nelson Street is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE33 2EZ 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 Henry Nelson Street, South Shields, NE33 2EZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE33 2JR, NE33 2HA, NE33 2JL, NE33 2JN, NE33 2BD, NE33 2EY, NE33 2EX, NE33 2JQ, NE33 2HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE33 2EZ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 51.8% | 47.2% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 48.2% | 52.8% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 2EZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.1% 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 | 35.7% | 43.1% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 31.9% | -9.3% | 44.2% | -12.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 4% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 11.2% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.8% | 40.3% | -5.5% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 32% | 35.2% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 16.5% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 | 26.6% | 20.6% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 11.1% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 11.6% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 6.3% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 21.2% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.6% | 29.1% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 6% | 0% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.7% 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 | 10.7% | 22.6% | 11.9% | 1.1% | 21.5% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 5.9% | 5.1% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 76.7% | 66.7% | -10.0% | 81.4% | -14.7% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 85% 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 | 83.8% | 85% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 0.4% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.7% | 13.7% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 8.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.4% | 85% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 11.2% | 8.0% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 1.3% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 1.3% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 28.3% | 46.2% | -17.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 27% | 6.5% | 20.5% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Henry Nelson Street was 359.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.0% lower than the Beacon and Bents average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Henry Nelson Street has the 15th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Beacon and Bents and the 34th highest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 230.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Henry Nelson Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2024-02-15 | £173,070 |
| 41 Henry Nelson Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-09-29 | £175,073 |
| 38 Henry Nelson Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2023-09-29 | £78,097 |
| 48 Henry Nelson Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2023-02-03 | £80,799 |
| 66 Henry Nelson Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2022-01-21 | £72,877 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,576 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 4,971 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 428 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian Primary School Baring Street , NE33 2BB | 4out of 4 | 486 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields Claypath Lane , NE33 4PG | - not rated | 976 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westoe Crown Primary School Sea Winnings Way , NE33 3NS | 3out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laygate Community School Laygate Lane , NE33 4JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,669 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 | 2,419 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | 3out of 4 | 3,076 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 4out of 4 | 3,143 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norham High School Alnwick Avenue , NE29 7BU | 1out of 4 | 3,216 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden High School Hartington Road , Cullercoats NE30 3RZ | 3out of 4 | 3,320 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 | 4,842 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton Middle School Vernon Drive , Monkseaton NE25 8JN | 2out of 4 | 5,199 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 | 1,886 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 | 2,177 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 | 2,423 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bamburgh School Norham Avenue , NE34 7TD | 3out of 4 | 2,683 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 2,885 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 2out of 4 | 2,885 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands School Beach Road , Tynemouth NE30 2QR | 3out of 4 | 2,999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tandoori Internationale | 97 Ocean Road, South Shields | 81 yd | |
| Eltio | 172 Ocean Road, South Shields | 122 yd | |
| Ocean Pizza & Grill | 188 Ocean Road, South Shields | 126 yd | |
| Cafe India | 200 Ocean Road, South Shields | 126 yd | |
| Royal Tandoori & Balti Restaurant | 216-218 Ocean Road, South Shields | 126 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Marine Public House | 230 Ocean Road, South Shields | 126 yd | |
| The Pier | 140 Ocean Road, South Shields | 180 yd | |
| Platinum Bar and Events Venue | 68 Ocean Road, South Shields | 296 yd | |
| The Look Out | 178 Fort Street, South Shields | 412 yd | |
| The Criterion | 2a Ocean Road, South Shields | 426 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown of India | 214 Ocean Road, South Shields | 126 yd | |
| Southern Fried Chicken | 192 Ocean Road, South Shields | 126 yd | |
| Dilshad | 224 Ocean Road, South Shields | 126 yd | |
| Royal China | 87 Ocean Road, South Shields | 152 yd | |
| Noodle Noodles | 112 Ocean Road, South Shields | 180 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 25 Ocean Road, South Shields | 465 yd | |
| ASDA | 15 Coronation Street, South Shields | 878 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 17-18 Market Place, South Shields | 932 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit R0, Village Centre, Sea Winnings Way | 1,063 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Road Community Centre Ocean Road | 296 yd | |
| Haven Point Pool & Leisure Complex PIER PARADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 359 yd |
| Olympic Fitness Centre (Closed) Fowler Street | health and fitness suite | 550 yd |
| Health Spa QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 712 yd |
| The Gym (South Shields) Crossgate | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 963 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.