Sea Road is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE33 2LD 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 Sea Road, South Shields, NE33 2LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE33 2LD 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 | 49.5% | 51.7% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 50.5% | 48.3% | -2.2% | 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 | 26.9% | 30.7% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.1% | 48.4% | -4.7% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 3.9% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 11% | 13% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
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 | 46.6% | 49.2% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 30.7% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 17.8% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 6% | 1.7% | -4.3% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 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.
In the area around NE33 2LD this area, 29.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.1% | 29.8% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 6% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 12.3% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 7.5% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 15.5% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 27% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 96.8% | 86.4% | -10.4% | 81.4% | 5.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 8.6% | 8.2% | 0.1% | 8.5% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 98.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.8% | 98.7% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 98.7% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 60.5% | 46.2% | 14.3% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sea Road was 581.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.3% higher than the Beacon and Bents average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sea Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Beacon and Bents and the 17th highest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 250.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 124.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Hotel Sea Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £801,622 | 2023-05-18 | £866,243 |
| The Rattler Sea Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2022-06-24 | £81,129 |
| Sand Dancer Sea Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £1,061,398 | 2021-07-31 | £1,190,700 |
| Sea Hotel Sea Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £2,099,995 | 2019-12-20 | £2,544,502 |
| Sand Dancer Sea Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £1,044,000 | 2018-09-10 | £1,260,657 |
NE33 2LD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NE33 2LD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 retired residents living in NE33 2LD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 89 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,170 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westoe Crown Primary School Sea Winnings Way , NE33 3NS | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marine Park Primary School Hatfield Square , Woodbine Estate NE33 2RD | 4out of 4 | 808 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields Claypath Lane , NE33 4PG | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian Primary School Baring Street , NE33 2BB | 4out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laygate Community School Laygate Lane , NE33 4JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,817 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 | 2,266 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Academy Lisle Road , NE34 6DL | 4out of 4 | 2,849 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 4out of 4 | 3,017 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | 3out of 4 | 3,833 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden High School Hartington Road , Cullercoats NE30 3RZ | 3out of 4 | 3,921 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 | 5,448 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 | 1,553 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 | 2,575 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bamburgh School Norham Avenue , NE34 7TD | 3out of 4 | 1,930 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| AutismAble CIC The Captains Row , NE33 5AS | - not rated | 2,712 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 2,770 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 2out of 4 | 2,827 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands School Beach Road , Tynemouth NE30 2QR | 3out of 4 | 3,706 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quasar | Quasar South Shields, Sea Road | 264 yd | |
| The New Sundial | The Sundial, Sea Road | 264 yd | |
| Sambuca | Dune Adventure Island, Sea Road | 264 yd | |
| Colmans Seafood Temple | Sea Road, South Shields | 264 yd | |
| Michael Minchella & Co -Ampitheatre | Minchella And Co Ice Cream Parlour, Sea Road | 264 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sand Dancer | The Sandancer, Sea Road | 1 yd | |
| Dunes Adventure Island | Dune Adventure Island, Sea Road | 264 yd | |
| The New Crown | Mowbray Road, South Shields | 576 yd | |
| The Marine Public House | 230 Ocean Road, South Shields | 819 yd | |
| The Pier | 140 Ocean Road, South Shields | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Log Cabin Fisheries SITE 61A | A Sheeran, Sea Road | 264 yd | |
| Crazy Golf Kiosk | A Sheeran, Sea Road | 264 yd | |
| Ocean Food Court (Mobile) | Site 2, Amusement Park Caravan Site | 598 yd | |
| The Crown of India | 214 Ocean Road, South Shields | 819 yd | |
| Southern Fried Chicken | 192 Ocean Road, South Shields | 819 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bents Park Recreation Ground (The Dragon) BENTS PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 321 yd |
| Gypsies Green Stadium GYPSIES GREEN STADIUM GYPSIES GREEN STADIUM SEA ROAD | grass pitches | 607 yd |
| Haven Point Pool & Leisure Complex PIER PARADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 677 yd |
| Jack Clark Park Horsley Hill Road | grass pitches | 1,026 yd |
| South Shields Indoor Bowls Club JACK CLARK PARK JACK CLARK PARK HORSLEY HILL ROAD | indoor bowls | 1,038 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 | 55.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 27.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 27.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 22.2% |
| 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 | 44.4% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.