St Michaels Avenue is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE33 3AN is located in the Westoe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Shields. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Michaels Avenue, South Shields, NE33 3AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE33 3AW, NE33 3JJ, NE33 3AR, NE33 3JU, NE33 3EZ, NE33 3EU, NE33 3ET, NE33 3PR, NE33 3EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE33 3AN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56% | 51.4% | -4.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 44% | 48.6% | 4.6% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 28.1% | 29.4% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.8% | 43.5% | 2.7% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 9.8% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 19.3% | 15% | -4.3% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.2% | 31.3% | -6.9% | 48.4% | -17.1% |
| Good health | 23.2% | 38.3% | 15.1% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 22.8% | 17.3% | -5.5% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 12% | 10.3% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 6.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 | 40.4% | 27.8% | -12.6% | 18.2% | 9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 9.4% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 11.8% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 7.5% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 16.5% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 23.1% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -10.7% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.8% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.8% | 98.3% | 2.5% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 98.5% | 96.7% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 97.1% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 19.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 60.2% | 46.2% | 14.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Michaels Avenue was 76.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.3% lower than the Horsley Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Michaels Avenue has the 20th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Horsley Hill and the 260th lowest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 St Michaels Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-06-06 | £248,684 |
| 17 St Michaels Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2025-05-23 | £269,746 |
| 20 St Michaels Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £284,950 | 2025-01-13 | £299,655 |
| 11 St Michaels Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £249,995 | 2024-10-28 | £259,361 |
| 14 St Michaels Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2022-03-07 | £254,824 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NE33 3AN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 80 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 3,067 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 4,499 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 5,181 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laygate Community School Laygate Lane , NE33 4JJ | 3out of 4 | 648 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields Claypath Lane , NE33 4PG | - not rated | 713 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westoe Crown Primary School Sea Winnings Way , NE33 3NS | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mortimer Primary School Mortimer Road , NE34 0RW | 4out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marine Park Primary School Hatfield Square , Woodbine Estate NE33 2RD | 4out of 4 | 1,064 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 | 967 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 4out of 4 | 1,717 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Academy Lisle Road , NE34 6DL | 4out of 4 | 1,977 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norham High School Alnwick Avenue , NE29 7BU | 1out of 4 | 3,998 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | 3out of 4 | 4,490 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 | 436 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 | 3,645 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 2out of 4 | 1,508 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| AutismAble CIC The Captains Row , NE33 5AS | - not rated | 1,529 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bamburgh School Norham Avenue , NE34 7TD | 3out of 4 | 1,639 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands School Beach Road , Tynemouth NE30 2QR | 3out of 4 | 4,449 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyvestows Bar & Bistro | 11 Dean Road, South Shields | 229 yd | |
| Arts 4 Wellbeing | 10 Derby Terrace, South Shields | 248 yd | |
| Madhatter's Tea Room | 17 Dean Road, South Shields | 262 yd | |
| Betty's Homemade Treats | 114A East Stainton Street, South Shields | 267 yd | |
| Westoe Cafe/Cinnamon Kitchen | 42-44 Dean Road, South Shields | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Shields Catholic Mens Club Ltd | 178 Westoe Road, South Shields | 173 yd | |
| The Westoe Public House | 2 Horsley Hill Road, South Shields | 182 yd | |
| R A F Association | 4 Dean Road, South Shields | 247 yd | |
| Hedworth Hall | Hedworth Assembly Rooms, The Hedworth Hall | 403 yd | |
| Trams | Bus Depot, Dean Road | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Fish | 1 Readhead Avenue, South Shields | 48 yd | |
| Mardi Gras | 24 Dean Road, South Shields | 247 yd | |
| Silver Star Take Away | 12 Imeary Street, South Shields | 257 yd | |
| Up North Deli & Pizzeria | Unit R1, Village Centre | 309 yd | |
| China Cook | 114a Westoe Road, South Shields | 335 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit R0, Village Centre, Sea Winnings Way | 509 yd | |
| Iceland | Chichester Road, South Shields | 614 yd | |
| Aldi | Chichester Road, South Shields | 614 yd | |
| LIDL Stores | 193 Laygate, South Shields | 1,032 yd | |
| Ahmeds International Superstore | Ahmeds, 2 New George Street | 1,038 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fitness (Closed) Imeary Street | health and fitness suite | 301 yd |
| New Woman (Ladies Only) (Closed) Imeary Street | health and fitness suite | 325 yd |
| 1861 Lifestyle Centre St. Georges Avenue | health and fitness suite | 365 yd |
| South Shields And Westoe Club SOUTH SHIELDS AND WESTOE CLUB SOUTH SHIELDS AND WESTOE CLUB DEAN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 409 yd |
| Robert Readhead Park GROSVENOR ROAD | tennis courts | 578 yd |
| Jack Clark Park Horsley Hill Road | grass pitches | 579 yd |
| South Shields Indoor Bowls Club JACK CLARK PARK JACK CLARK PARK HORSLEY HILL ROAD | indoor bowls | 622 yd |
| Laygate Community School LAYGATE | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Trinity House Social Centre (Closed) LAYGATE | health and fitness suite | 872 yd |
| The Gym (South Shields) Crossgate | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 940 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 | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.