Hatfield Square is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE33 2RB 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 Hatfield Square, South Shields, NE33 2RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE33 2QT, NE33 2RD, NE33 2QZ, NE33 2RY, NE33 2RE, NE33 2QU, NE33 2RZ, NE33 2SA, NE33 2RX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE33 2RB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 52.8% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 45.4% | 47.2% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 | 29.2% | 36.2% | 7.0% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.8% | 32.1% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 15.6% | 14.3% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 17% | 14.8% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
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 | 26.3% | 39.4% | 13.1% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 32.5% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 23.3% | 21.1% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 8.4% |
| Bad health | 11.5% | 5.7% | -5.8% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 2RB this area, 36.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 50.5% | 36.2% | -14.3% | 18.2% | 18.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 10.2% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 9.2% | 1.2% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 7.1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 13.3% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.4% | 21.4% | 12.0% | 33.8% | -12.4% |
| Other | 7.1% | 2.6% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.9% 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 | 16.4% | 26.2% | 9.8% | 1.1% | 25.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 75.2% | 66.9% | -8.3% | 81.4% | -14.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 82.5% 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 | 87.4% | 82.5% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.5% | 14.2% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 8.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.4% | 82.9% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 9% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 4.5% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.4% | 76.7% | -14.3% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| No passport held | 29% | 13.5% | 15.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 33.3% | 46.2% | -12.9% |
| Muslim | 28.5% | 6.5% | 22.0% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hatfield Square was 731.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 137.3% higher than the Beacon and Bents average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hatfield Square has the 3rd highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Beacon and Bents and the 4th highest crime rate of 523 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 481.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Hatfield Square, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2025-02-28 | £78,157 |
| 52 Hatfield Square, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £47,000 | 2022-05-18 | £49,953 |
| 54 Hatfield Square, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2013-12-20 | £66,340 |
| 70 Hatfield Square, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £16,800 | 2004-09-06 | £20,348 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NE33 2RB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 61 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Other | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laygate Nursery School Trinity Walk , NE33 5RU | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School Percy Square , River View NE30 4AG | 3out of 4 | 2,061 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wharfedale Drive Nursery School Wharfedale Drive , NE33 5LA | - not rated | 2,173 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downhill Nursery School Dorset Avenue , NE34 7JA | - not rated | 2,824 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Diamond Nursery School Ethel Terrace , NE34 0NH | - not rated | 3,222 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 81 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marine Park Primary School Hatfield Square , Woodbine Estate NE33 2RD | - not rated | 81 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Shields Claypath Lane , NE33 4PG | - not rated | 600 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields Claypath Lane , NE33 4PG | 4out of 4 | 600 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westoe Crown Primary School Sea Winnings Way , NE33 3NS | 3out of 4 | 674 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 | - not rated | 1,949 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ralph Gardner Community High School Albion Road West , NE29 0JN | - not rated | 2,622 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | - not rated | 2,684 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | - not rated | 2,684 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinkburn School McAnany Avenue , NE34 0PJ | - not rated | 2,881 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willington Middle School Denbigh Avenue , Howdon NE28 0PP | - not rated | 5,048 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale Community Middle School Langdale Gardens , High Howdon NE28 0HG | - not rated | 5,117 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Memorial Middle School Argyle Street , Willington Quay NE28 0JQ | - not rated | 5,298 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden Bridge Middle School Lovaine Avenue , NE25 8RW | 3out of 4 | 5,329 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 | 1,398 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tynemouth College Hawkeys Lane , NE29 9BZ | - not rated | 3,185 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 | 2,642 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's High School 52 Sunderland Road , NE34 0SW | - not rated | 1,722 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashleigh School Charlotte Street , NE30 1BP | - not rated | 1,833 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nty03 - North Tyneside Primary C.O.Suit 1.6 Saville Street , Howards House NE30 1NT | - not rated | 1,849 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bamburgh School Norham Avenue , NE34 7TD | - not rated | 2,258 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young Mothers Unit Tynemetropolitan College Sixth Form Academy Site , Alexandra Building NE29 9BZ | - not rated | 2,400 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age Concern Tyneside South | Dora Dixon House, 29 Beach Road | 111 yd | |
| Mambo Wine and Dine | 18-20 Winchester Street, South Shields | 284 yd | |
| Indian Brasserie | 146 Ocean Road, South Shields | 316 yd | |
| Italianish | 118 Ocean Road, South Shields | 316 yd | |
| Sea Change Cafe & Arts Venue | 158 Ocean Road, South Shields | 316 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Voyager | 145 Anderson Street, South Shields | 189 yd | |
| The Pier | 140 Ocean Road, South Shields | 316 yd | |
| Platinum Bar and Events Venue | 68 Ocean Road, South Shields | 341 yd | |
| The Marine Public House | 230 Ocean Road, South Shields | 357 yd | |
| The Stags Head | 45-47 Fowler Street, South Shields | 363 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noodle Noodles | 112 Ocean Road, South Shields | 316 yd | |
| The Curry Centre | 154 Ocean Road, South Shields | 316 yd | |
| Rostami's Pizzas and Grills | 148a Ocean Road, South Shields | 316 yd | |
| Smiths Chippy | 108-110 Ocean Road, South Shields | 316 yd | |
| Ginger | 104-106 Ocean Road, South Shields | 316 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 25 Ocean Road, South Shields | 475 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit R0, Village Centre, Sea Winnings Way | 606 yd | |
| ASDA | 15 Coronation Street, South Shields | 724 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 17-18 Market Place, South Shields | 885 yd | |
| Iceland | Chichester Road, South Shields | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Road Community Centre Ocean Road | 388 yd | |
| Olympic Fitness Centre (Closed) Fowler Street | health and fitness suite | 441 yd |
| The Gym (South Shields) Crossgate | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 612 yd |
| Haven Point Pool & Leisure Complex PIER PARADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 667 yd |
| Health Spa QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 674 yd |
| Bents Park Recreation Ground (The Dragon) BENTS PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 938 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 233.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.