Brass Thill Way, South Shields, NE33 3GD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE33 3GD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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	51%	48.1%	-2.9%	51.0%	-2.9%
Male	49%	51.9%	2.9%	49.0%	2.9%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of NE33 3GD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	34.4%	29.5%	-4.9%	37.9%	-8.4%
Married: Opposite sex	43.7%	52.1%	8.4%	44.2%	7.9%
Married: Same sex	1.9%	0.5%	-1.4%	0.3%	0.2%
Separated	6%	1.8%	-4.2%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	11.2%	13.4%	2.2%	9.1%	4.3%
Widowed	2.8%	2.8%	0.0%	6.1%	-3.3%

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	58.2%	51.1%	-7.1%	48.4%	2.7%
Good health	31.4%	33.3%	1.9%	33.6%	-0.3%
Fair health	6.1%	10.7%	4.6%	12.7%	-2.0%
Bad health	4.2%	3.3%	-0.9%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	0%	1.5%	1.5%	1.2%	0.3%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	12.6%	11.1%	-1.5%	18.2%	-7.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.2%	8.8%	-1.4%	9.6%	-0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.5%	11.6%	-1.9%	13.4%	-1.8%
Apprenticeship	6.5%	6.5%	0.0%	5.3%	1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.3%	21.8%	6.5%	16.9%	4.9%
Degree or Similar	39.1%	38%	-1.1%	33.8%	4.2%
Other	2.8%	2.3%	-0.5%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.4% 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	3.1%	1.1%	-2.0%	1.1%	0.0%
Indian	0%	3%	3.0%	3.1%	-0.1%
Other Asian	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	1.6%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.8%	1.1%
White	94.6%	91.4%	-3.2%	81.4%	10.0%
Arab	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.1% 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	95%	95.1%	0.1%	83.2%	11.9%
European Union	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	6.1%	-6.1%
Middle East and Asia	3.4%	4.9%	1.5%	5.6%	-0.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95%	95.1%	0.1%	83.2%	11.9%
10+ Years	0%	3%	3.0%	9.8%	-6.8%
5-10 Years	1.5%	1.1%	-0.4%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	3.1%	0%	-3.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.5%	76.7%	15.8%
Southern Asia	1.1%	1.2%	-0.1%
No passport held	6.4%	13.5%	-7.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.5%	37.2%	0.3%
Christian	52.8%	46.2%	6.6%
Hindu	2.2%	1.7%	0.5%
Muslim	1.1%	6.5%	-5.4%
Sikh	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Not answered	5.6%	6.0%	-0.4%

Safety

Is Brass Thill Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brass Thill Way was 203.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.2% lower than the Beacon and Bents average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Brass Thill Way has the 25th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Beacon and Bents and the 69th highest crime rate of 523 local areas in South Tyneside .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.5%.

🔎 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 3GD, 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 Brass Thill Way are based on 201 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 Brass Thill Way, South Shields, NE33 3GD

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE33 3GD

Average Price
£170,726

Semi-Detached
£212,208

Terraced
£209,005

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£122,875

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Brass Thill Way

Average Price
£175,883

Semi-Detached
£206,369

Terraced
£222,929

Detached
£295,683

Flats/Maisonettes
£123,251

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Brass Thill WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
118 Brass Thill Way, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£114,995	2025-06-30	£117,306
78 Brass Thill Way, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£129,995	2024-11-18	£127,483
112 Brass Thill Way, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£130,000	2024-10-11	£129,490
160 Brass Thill Way, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£157,000	2024-04-02	£172,637
66 Brass Thill Way, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£225,000	2023-07-31	£247,001

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE33 3GD

Employment

NE33 3GD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	93
Retired	40
Part-Time Employee	22
Self-Employed	18
Looking after home or family	13
Student (economically inactive)	9
Other	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Human health and social work activities	24
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	22
Manufacturing	20
Education	17
Transport and storage	12
Information and communication	12
Other	8
Construction	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Laygate Nursery School Trinity Walk , NE33 5RU	- not rated	1,614 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Downhill Nursery School Dorset Avenue , NE34 7JA	- not rated	2,287 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wharfedale Drive Nursery School Wharfedale Drive , NE33 5LA	- not rated	2,301 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	2,408 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Elizabeth Diamond Nursery School Ethel Terrace , NE34 0NH	- not rated	3,284 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Westoe Crown Primary School Sea Winnings Way , NE33 3NS	3out of 4	214 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mowbray Junior Mixed School Wardle Avenue , NE33 3BL	- not rated	499 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Marine Park Primary School Hatfield Square , Woodbine Estate NE33 2RD	4out of 4	668 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Marine Park Primary School Hatfield Square , Woodbine Estate NE33 2RD	- not rated	668 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Westoe Infants' School Chichester Road East , NE33 3AB	- not rated	739 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	1,870 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Harton Technology College Lisle Road , NE34 6DL	- not rated	2,537 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Harton Academy Lisle Road , NE34 6DL	3out of 4	2,537 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	- not rated	2,621 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	- not rated	2,621 yd	Academy converter	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	1,168 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tynemouth College Hawkeys Lane , NE29 9BZ	- not rated	3,735 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	2,882 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	1,535 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bamburgh School Norham Avenue , NE34 7TD	- not rated	1,733 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ashleigh School Charlotte Street , NE30 1BP	- not rated	2,309 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	3out of 4	2,373 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	2,383 yd	Other independent 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
Mac N Alli	Unit R6, Village Centre	179 yd
Quasar	Quasar South Shields, Sea Road	574 yd
The New Sundial	The Sundial, Sea Road	574 yd
Sambuca	Dune Adventure Island, Sea Road	574 yd
Colmans Seafood Temple	Sea Road, South Shields	574 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The New Crown	Mowbray Road, South Shields	449 yd
The Sand Dancer	The Sandancer, Sea Road	450 yd
Dunes Adventure Island	Dune Adventure Island, Sea Road	574 yd
The Marine Public House	230 Ocean Road, South Shields	744 yd
Trams	Bus Depot, Dean Road	754 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marine City	14 Osborne Avenue, South Shields	527 yd
Log Cabin Fisheries SITE 61A	A Sheeran, Sea Road	574 yd
Crazy Golf Kiosk	A Sheeran, Sea Road	574 yd
The Crown of India	214 Ocean Road, South Shields	744 yd
Southern Fried Chicken	192 Ocean Road, South Shields	744 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Unit R0, Village Centre, Sea Winnings Way		754 yd
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited	25 Ocean Road, South Shields		1,061 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bents Park Recreation Ground (The Dragon) BENTS PARK ROAD	grass pitches	369 yd
Gypsies Green Stadium GYPSIES GREEN STADIUM GYPSIES GREEN STADIUM SEA ROAD	grass pitches	607 yd
Jack Clark Park Horsley Hill Road	grass pitches	716 yd
South Shields Indoor Bowls Club JACK CLARK PARK JACK CLARK PARK HORSLEY HILL ROAD	indoor bowls	744 yd
Haven Point Pool & Leisure Complex PIER PARADE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	810 yd
Ocean Road Community Centre Ocean Road		948 yd
Olympic Fitness Centre (Closed) Fowler Street	health and fitness suite	1,030 yd
The Gym (South Shields) Crossgate	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,051 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	84.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	84.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	84.5%

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	71.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	119 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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