Roman Road is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE33 2HA 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 Roman Road, South Shields, NE33 2HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE33 2EZ, NE33 2HF, NE33 2JR, NE33 2HD, NE33 2JJ, NE33 2JL, NE33 2EY, NE33 2JF, NE33 2DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE33 2HA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 44.9% | 47.9% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 55.1% | 52.1% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 | 36.9% | 38.8% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 38.3% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -5.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 13.7% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 4.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 49.1% | 47.3% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 32.7% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 12% | 13.2% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 6% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 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 | 16.7% | 20.3% | 3.6% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 9.9% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 7.2% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6.3% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 17.6% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.2% | 37.4% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 3.6% |
| Other | 8.2% | 1.4% | -6.8% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.5% 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 | 13.1% | 18.5% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 17.4% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 73.1% | 71.5% | -1.6% | 81.4% | -9.9% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 84.2% 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 | 82.7% | 84.2% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.1% | 11.2% | -1.9% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.7% | 83% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 9.2% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 0.7% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 6.7% | -1.1% | 1.9% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 18.2% | 6.5% | 11.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roman Road was 137.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.0% lower than the Beacon and Bents average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Roman Road has the 26th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Beacon and Bents and the 139th highest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Roman Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-05-13 | £125,000 |
| 41 Roman Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2024-09-18 | £53,866 |
| 38 Roman Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2023-12-05 | £93,409 |
| 7 Roman Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £62,500 | 2023-12-04 | £67,885 |
| 64 Roman Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-10-06 | £103,418 |
The percentage of student residents living in NE33 2HA 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 | 75 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,588 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 4,915 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 | 419 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian Primary School Baring Street , NE33 2BB | 4out of 4 | 463 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields Claypath Lane , NE33 4PG | - not rated | 944 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westoe Crown Primary School Sea Winnings Way , NE33 3NS | 3out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laygate Community School Laygate Lane , NE33 4JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,638 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 | 2,400 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | 3out of 4 | 3,066 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 4out of 4 | 3,120 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norham High School Alnwick Avenue , NE29 7BU | 1out of 4 | 3,168 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden High School Hartington Road , Cullercoats NE30 3RZ | 3out of 4 | 3,325 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 | 4,845 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton Middle School Vernon Drive , Monkseaton NE25 8JN | 2out of 4 | 5,192 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 | 1,882 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 | 2,202 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 | 2,380 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bamburgh School Norham Avenue , NE34 7TD | 3out of 4 | 2,704 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 2out of 4 | 2,859 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 2,862 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands School Beach Road , Tynemouth NE30 2QR | 3out of 4 | 2,995 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 | 108 yd | |
| Eltio | 172 Ocean Road, South Shields | 121 yd | |
| Indian Brasserie | 146 Ocean Road, South Shields | 142 yd | |
| Italianish | 118 Ocean Road, South Shields | 142 yd | |
| Sea Change Cafe & Arts Venue | 158 Ocean Road, South Shields | 142 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pier | 140 Ocean Road, South Shields | 142 yd | |
| The Marine Public House | 230 Ocean Road, South Shields | 148 yd | |
| Platinum Bar and Events Venue | 68 Ocean Road, South Shields | 244 yd | |
| The Criterion | 2a Ocean Road, South Shields | 371 yd | |
| Club Del Mar | 12 Ocean Road, South Shields | 371 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal China | 87 Ocean Road, South Shields | 106 yd | |
| Noodle Noodles | 112 Ocean Road, South Shields | 142 yd | |
| The Curry Centre | 154 Ocean Road, South Shields | 142 yd | |
| Rostami's Pizzas and Grills | 148a Ocean Road, South Shields | 142 yd | |
| Smiths Chippy | 108-110 Ocean Road, South Shields | 142 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 25 Ocean Road, South Shields | 409 yd | |
| ASDA | 15 Coronation Street, South Shields | 823 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 17-18 Market Place, South Shields | 874 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit R0, Village Centre, Sea Winnings Way | 1,041 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Road Community Centre Ocean Road | 241 yd | |
| Haven Point Pool & Leisure Complex PIER PARADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 417 yd |
| Olympic Fitness Centre (Closed) Fowler Street | health and fitness suite | 496 yd |
| Health Spa QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 654 yd |
| The Gym (South Shields) Crossgate | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 920 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 | 98.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.5% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 71.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.