Anderson Street is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE33 2RJ 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 Anderson Street, South Shields, NE33 2RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE33 2RF, NE33 2RE, NE33 2RD, NE33 2RH, NE33 2QU, NE33 2RG, NE33 2PS, NE33 2QZ, NE33 2BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE33 2RJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.7% | 51.2% | -4.5% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 44.3% | 48.8% | 4.5% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 38.5% | 38.4% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 50.9% | 5.4% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 5.2% | -5.5% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 47.4% | 43.2% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 37.7% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 13.9% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 2RJ this area, 28.2% 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 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.1% | 28.2% | -9.9% | 18.2% | 10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 12.4% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 17.1% | 4.0% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 5.1% | 4.7% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 12.8% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.6% | 17.9% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 11.9% | 6.4% | -5.5% | 2.8% | 3.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.8% 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 | 36.8% | 66.4% | 29.6% | 1.1% | 65.3% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 7.5% | 0% | -7.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 0.9% | -3.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 38.9% | 25.8% | -13.1% | 81.4% | -55.6% |
| Arab | 4.4% | 2% | -2.4% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 60.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 60.3% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -22.9% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 6.7% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.4% | 31.3% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 25.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.3% | 60.6% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -22.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 21.3% | 19.0% | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 7% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 7.9% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.5% | 3.2% | -11.3% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 9.8% | 0.6% | 9.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 7.8% | 1.2% | 6.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.6% | 37.2% | -23.6% |
| Christian | 12.8% | 46.2% | -33.4% |
| Muslim | 67% | 6.5% | 60.5% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anderson Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Beacon and Bents average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 64.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 Anderson Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2025-03-03 | £54,948 |
| 81 Anderson Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £72,200 | 2023-08-31 | £78,276 |
| 79 Anderson Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2020-06-26 | £71,466 |
| 95 Anderson Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2019-03-18 | £126,508 |
| 105 Anderson Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2018-02-20 | £70,772 |
The percentage of student residents living in NE33 2RJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Looking after home or family | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Full-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 2,011 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 4,568 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 | 240 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields Claypath Lane , NE33 4PG | - not rated | 495 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian Primary School Baring Street , NE33 2BB | 4out of 4 | 802 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westoe Crown Primary School Sea Winnings Way , NE33 3NS | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laygate Community School Laygate Lane , NE33 4JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,188 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 | 1,976 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 4out of 4 | 2,683 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Academy Lisle Road , NE34 6DL | 4out of 4 | 3,062 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norham High School Alnwick Avenue , NE29 7BU | 1out of 4 | 3,171 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | 3out of 4 | 3,392 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 | 5,229 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 | 1,524 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 | 2,648 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 | 1,939 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 2out of 4 | 2,415 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 2,425 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bamburgh School Norham Avenue , NE34 7TD | 3out of 4 | 2,501 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands School Beach Road , Tynemouth NE30 2QR | 3out of 4 | 3,351 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mambo Wine and Dine | 18-20 Winchester Street, South Shields | 113 yd | |
| Age Concern Tyneside South | Dora Dixon House, 29 Beach Road | 146 yd | |
| Grace Place | 20 Denmark Centre, Fowler Street | 216 yd | |
| Redragon Restaurant | 4 Burrow Street, South Shields | 224 yd | |
| Radhuni | 84-92 Ocean Road, South Shields | 251 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Voyager | 145 Anderson Street, South Shields | 4 yd | |
| The Stags Head | 45-47 Fowler Street, South Shields | 172 yd | |
| Platinum Bar and Events Venue | 68 Ocean Road, South Shields | 251 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | 12 Denmark Centre, Fowler Street | 252 yd | |
| Charlies Bar | 23 Denmark Centre, Fowler Street | 252 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Chinese Takeaway | 85 Fowler Street, South Shields | 155 yd | |
| Donatello's | 101 Fowler Street, South Shields | 177 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 1-2, South Shields Interchange | 240 yd | |
| Mamamia | 78 Ocean Road, South Shields | 251 yd | |
| Friez and Burgz | 124 Fowler Street, South Shields | 253 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 25 Ocean Road, South Shields | 316 yd | |
| ASDA | 15 Coronation Street, South Shields | 534 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit R0, Village Centre, Sea Winnings Way | 618 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 17-18 Market Place, South Shields | 695 yd | |
| Iceland | Chichester Road, South Shields | 1,032 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Olympic Fitness Centre (Closed) Fowler Street | health and fitness suite | 256 yd |
| Ocean Road Community Centre Ocean Road | 293 yd | |
| The Gym (South Shields) Crossgate | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 483 yd |
| Health Spa QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 488 yd |
| Haven Point Pool & Leisure Complex PIER PARADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 774 yd |
| Kodokwai Judo Club TRINITY POINT TRINITY POINT COMMERCIAL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,080 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 | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| 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 | 62 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.