The Potteries is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE33 3DL is located in the Westoe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Shields. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Potteries, South Shields, NE33 3DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE33 3DE, NE33 3DD, NE33 3DB, NE33 3AX, NE33 3BX, NE33 3DN, NE33 3AS, NE33 3AT, NE33 3BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE33 3DL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.2% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.8% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NE33 3DL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 50.4% | 47.3% | -3.1% | 37.9% | 9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.6% | 32% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -12.2% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 13.1% | 5.2% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4.1% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 51.4% | 45.8% | -5.6% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 37.9% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 12.1% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.8% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 17.1% | 12.7% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 10.4% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 16.7% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 6.3% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 15.4% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 36.7% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 2.9% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 97.1% | 94.4% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 97.5% | 96.6% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 95.9% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Potteries was 113.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.6% higher than the Horsley Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Potteries has the 11th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Horsley Hill and the 182nd highest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 The Potteries, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-02-14 | £129,986 |
| 2 The Potteries, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £138,500 | 2023-12-01 | £155,069 |
| 3 The Potteries, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2022-04-08 | £143,435 |
| 8 The Potteries, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-07-12 | £144,396 |
| 14 The Potteries, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2021-02-04 | £140,481 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,819 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 4,675 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 5,460 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 | 469 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields Claypath Lane , NE33 4PG | - not rated | 625 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marine Park Primary School Hatfield Square , Woodbine Estate NE33 2RD | 4out of 4 | 824 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laygate Community School Laygate Lane , NE33 4JJ | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mortimer Primary School Mortimer Road , NE34 0RW | 4out of 4 | 1,299 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 | 1,249 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 4out of 4 | 2,000 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Academy Lisle Road , NE34 6DL | 4out of 4 | 2,163 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norham High School Alnwick Avenue , NE29 7BU | 1out of 4 | 3,940 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | 3out of 4 | 4,286 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 | 639 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 | 3,379 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 | 1,665 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| AutismAble CIC The Captains Row , NE33 5AS | - not rated | 1,739 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 1,748 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 2out of 4 | 1,792 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands School Beach Road , Tynemouth NE30 2QR | 3out of 4 | 4,231 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betty's Homemade Treats | 114A East Stainton Street, South Shields | 408 yd | |
| Blue Marlin | Ocean Beach Amusement Park, South Promenade | 414 yd | |
| Mac N Alli | Unit R6, Village Centre | 427 yd | |
| Arts 4 Wellbeing | 10 Derby Terrace, South Shields | 467 yd | |
| Wyvestows Bar & Bistro | 11 Dean Road, South Shields | 512 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trams | Bus Depot, Dean Road | 414 yd | |
| South Shields Catholic Mens Club Ltd | 178 Westoe Road, South Shields | 434 yd | |
| The Westoe Public House | 2 Horsley Hill Road, South Shields | 466 yd | |
| R A F Association | 4 Dean Road, South Shields | 528 yd | |
| Hedworth Hall | Hedworth Assembly Rooms, The Hedworth Hall | 683 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine City | 14 Osborne Avenue, South Shields | 77 yd | |
| Big Fish | 1 Readhead Avenue, South Shields | 271 yd | |
| Up North Deli & Pizzeria | Unit R1, Village Centre | 396 yd | |
| China Cook | 114a Westoe Road, South Shields | 424 yd | |
| Silver Star Take Away | 12 Imeary Street, South Shields | 521 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit R0, Village Centre, Sea Winnings Way | 414 yd | |
| Iceland | Chichester Road, South Shields | 751 yd | |
| Aldi | Chichester Road, South Shields | 751 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Clark Park Horsley Hill Road | grass pitches | 490 yd |
| South Shields Indoor Bowls Club JACK CLARK PARK JACK CLARK PARK HORSLEY HILL ROAD | indoor bowls | 538 yd |
| Total Fitness (Closed) Imeary Street | health and fitness suite | 578 yd |
| New Woman (Ladies Only) (Closed) Imeary Street | health and fitness suite | 600 yd |
| 1861 Lifestyle Centre St. Georges Avenue | health and fitness suite | 608 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 | 689 yd |
| Robert Readhead Park GROSVENOR ROAD | tennis courts | 836 yd |
| Bents Park Recreation Ground (The Dragon) BENTS PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 848 yd |
| The Gym (South Shields) Crossgate | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 866 yd |
| Laygate Community School LAYGATE | grass pitches | 898 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.