Beach Road, South Shields, NE33 2SA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE33 2SA has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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	46.1%	50%	3.9%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	53.9%	50%	-3.9%	49.0%	1.0%

Partnership Status

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%	38.8%	2.8%	37.9%	0.9%
Married: Opposite sex	45%	42.2%	-2.8%	44.2%	-2.0%
Separated	2.8%	1.9%	-0.9%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	11.8%	13.1%	1.3%	9.1%	4.0%
Widowed	4.3%	3.9%	-0.4%	6.1%	-2.2%

Health

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	45.3%	45.3%	0.0%	48.4%	-3.1%
Good health	34.7%	38%	3.3%	33.6%	4.4%
Fair health	16.3%	13.2%	-3.1%	12.7%	0.5%
Bad health	2.9%	3.4%	0.5%	4.0%	-0.6%
Very bad health	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 2SA this area, 7.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	18.5%	7.8%	-10.7%	18.2%	-10.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.1%	6.8%	-9.3%	9.6%	-2.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.2%	22.3%	7.1%	13.4%	8.9%
Apprenticeship	5.7%	6.8%	1.1%	5.3%	1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.3%	17.5%	4.2%	16.9%	0.6%
Degree or Similar	27%	36.4%	9.4%	33.8%	2.6%
Other	4.3%	2.4%	-1.9%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	2%	0%	-2.0%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0%	2.1%	2.1%	0.7%	1.4%
Indian	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0%	4.2%	4.2%	2.7%	1.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	1.7%	1.3%	0.8%	0.9%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed Other	1.2%	0.8%	-0.4%	0.8%	0.0%
White	92.7%	89%	-3.7%	81.4%	7.6%
Arab	0.4%	1.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.7%
Other	1.6%	0.4%	-1.2%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.1% 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	94.7%	94.1%	-0.6%	83.2%	10.9%
European Union	1.2%	0.8%	-0.4%	6.1%	-5.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	1.2%	0.4%	-0.8%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	2.9%	3.8%	0.9%	5.6%	-1.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.7%	94.1%	-0.6%	83.2%	10.9%
10+ Years	0.4%	4.2%	3.8%	9.8%	-5.6%
5-10 Years	1.2%	0.4%	-0.8%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2%	1.3%	-0.7%	1.9%	-0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.1%	76.7%	11.4%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
No passport held	11%	13.5%	-2.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.6%	37.2%	5.4%
Christian	48.9%	46.2%	2.7%
Muslim	5.5%	6.5%	-1.0%
Not answered	3%	6.0%	-3.0%

Safety

Is Beach Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beach Road was 38.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.5% lower than the Beacon and Bents average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Beach Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Beacon and Bents and the 139th lowest crime rate of 523 local areas in South Tyneside .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£33,400

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in NE33 2SA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Beach Road are based on 196 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Tyneside.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Beach Road, South Shields, NE33 2SA

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE33 2SA

Average Price
£231,263

Semi-Detached
£221,987

Terraced
£234,725

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£198,990

Estimated Average Property Prices for Beach Road

Average Price
£316,449

Semi-Detached
£333,971

Terraced
£321,245

Detached
£444,167

Flats/Maisonettes
£123,194

Other
£815,358

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Beach Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
58 Beach Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£222,500	2019-04-18	£302,500
62 Beach Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£240,000	2018-12-06	£326,292
64 Beach Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building	£173,000	2018-11-16	£201,370
36 Beach Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£175,500	2018-08-10	£233,076
46 Beach Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£128,000	2016-09-27	£179,629

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE33 2SA

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	80
Retired	34
Part-Time Employee	22
Looking after home or family	15
Self-Employed	14
Unemployed	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Other	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	17
Human health and social work activities	14
Education	13
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Construction	8
Transport and storage	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Information and communication	6
Other	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Laygate Nursery School Trinity Walk , NE33 5RU	- not rated	1,109 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wharfedale Drive Nursery School Wharfedale Drive , NE33 5LA	- not rated	2,033 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	2,185 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Downhill Nursery School Dorset Avenue , NE34 7JA	- not rated	2,775 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Elizabeth Diamond Nursery School Ethel Terrace , NE34 0NH	- not rated	3,081 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	182 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Marine Park Primary School Hatfield Square , Woodbine Estate NE33 2RD	- not rated	182 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Bede's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Shields Claypath Lane , NE33 4PG	- not rated	469 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields Claypath Lane , NE33 4PG	4out of 4	469 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Westoe Infants' School Chichester Road East , NE33 3AB	- not rated	585 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mortimer Community College Reading Road , NE33 4UG	- not rated	1,815 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	- not rated	2,546 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	- not rated	2,546 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ralph Gardner Community High School Albion Road West , NE29 0JN	- not rated	2,648 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brinkburn School McAnany Avenue , NE34 0PJ	- not rated	2,747 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Willington Middle School Denbigh Avenue , Howdon NE28 0PP	- not rated	5,019 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Langdale Community Middle School Langdale Gardens , High Howdon NE28 0HG	- not rated	5,104 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stephenson Memorial Middle School Argyle Street , Willington Quay NE28 0JQ	- not rated	5,246 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Marden Bridge Middle School Lovaine Avenue , NE25 8RW	3out of 4	5,442 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tyne Coast College St George's Avenue , NE34 6ET	- not rated	1,285 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tynemouth College Hawkeys Lane , NE29 9BZ	- not rated	3,242 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kings Priory School Huntington Place , Tynemouth NE30 4RF	3out of 4	2,776 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Anne's High School 52 Sunderland Road , NE34 0SW	- not rated	1,600 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Nty03 - North Tyneside Primary C.O.Suit 1.6 Saville Street , Howards House NE30 1NT	- not rated	1,921 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ashleigh School Charlotte Street , NE30 1BP	- not rated	1,928 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bamburgh School Norham Avenue , NE34 7TD	- not rated	2,206 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	3out of 4	2,289 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Age Concern Tyneside South	Dora Dixon House, 29 Beach Road	58 yd
Mambo Wine and Dine	18-20 Winchester Street, South Shields	236 yd
Park Lane Cards	136 Fowler Street, South Shields	305 yd
Redragon Restaurant	4 Burrow Street, South Shields	398 yd
Grace Place	20 Denmark Centre, Fowler Street	412 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Voyager	145 Anderson Street, South Shields	200 yd
Cask Lounge	1 Charlotte Terrace, South Shields	343 yd
The Britannia	The Britannia Hotel, Charlotte Terrace	349 yd
The Stags Head	45-47 Fowler Street, South Shields	352 yd
The Franklin Club	9 Franklin Street, South Shields	407 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Donatello's	101 Fowler Street, South Shields	275 yd
Lucky Chinese Takeaway	85 Fowler Street, South Shields	295 yd
Friez and Burgz	124 Fowler Street, South Shields	305 yd
Mamamia	78 Ocean Road, South Shields	427 yd
Greggs	Unit 1-2, South Shields Interchange	431 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Unit R0, Village Centre, Sea Winnings Way	470 yd
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited	25 Ocean Road, South Shields	517 yd
ASDA	15 Coronation Street, South Shields	680 yd
Heron Foods	17-18 Market Place, South Shields	867 yd
Iceland	Chichester Road, South Shields	940 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Olympic Fitness Centre (Closed) Fowler Street	health and fitness suite	449 yd
Ocean Road Community Centre Ocean Road		474 yd
The Gym (South Shields) Crossgate	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	498 yd
Health Spa QUEEN STREET	health and fitness suite	674 yd
Haven Point Pool & Leisure Complex PIER PARADE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	806 yd
Bents Park Recreation Ground (The Dragon) BENTS PARK ROAD	grass pitches	972 yd
Laygate Community School LAYGATE	grass pitches	1,074 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	95.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	95.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	95.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	155.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.