Horsley Hill Road is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE33 3JU is located in the Westoe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Shields. This postcode has been in use since 2007-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Horsley Hill Road, South Shields, NE33 3JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE33 3ES, NE33 3JJ, NE33 3ET, NE33 3AW, NE33 3EB, NE33 3AN, NE33 3DY, NE33 3PR, NE33 3EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE33 3JU has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.1% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% | 56.1% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 5.1% |
| Male | 44.7% | 43.9% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -5.1% |
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 | 26.3% | 27.7% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 32.4% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -11.8% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 13.7% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 25.2% | 22.7% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 16.6% |
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 (69.4%) 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 | 31.6% | 33.6% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -14.8% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 35.8% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 23.7% | 20.1% | -3.6% | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 7.5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 | 30.5% | 17.8% | -12.7% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 7.9% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 7.5% | -7.2% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 8.3% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 14.2% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.3% | 26.5% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 5.6% | 17.8% | 12.2% | 2.8% | 15.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.5% | 95.5% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 95.9% | 94.8% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| 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 | 95.9% | 95.8% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 26% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.8% | 37.2% | -13.4% |
| Christian | 66.9% | 46.2% | 20.7% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Horsley Hill Road was 32.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.1% lower than the Horsley Hill average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Horsley Hill Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Horsley Hill and the 120th lowest crime rate of 523 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Ingham House Horsley Hill Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-08-16 | £183,250 |
| 7 Ingham House Horsley Hill Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-07-01 | £156,698 |
| 1 Ingham House Horsley Hill Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £249,995 | 2023-09-07 | £249,503 |
| 8 Ingham House Horsley Hill Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-03-17 | £152,040 |
| 9 Ingham House Horsley Hill Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-05-09 | £122,225 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NE33 3JU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 110 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laygate Nursery School Trinity Walk , NE33 5RU | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wharfedale Drive Nursery School Wharfedale Drive , NE33 5LA | - not rated | 1,435 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downhill Nursery School Dorset Avenue , NE34 7JA | - not rated | 2,028 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Diamond Nursery School Ethel Terrace , NE34 0NH | - not rated | 2,347 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleadon Park Nursery School Off Park Avenue , NE34 8QL | - not rated | 2,544 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westoe Infants' School Chichester Road East , NE33 3AB | - not rated | 448 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mowbray Junior Mixed School Wardle Avenue , NE33 3BL | - not rated | 578 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westoe Crown Primary School Sea Winnings Way , NE33 3NS | 3out of 4 | 757 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laygate Community School Laygate Lane , NE33 4JJ | 3out of 4 | 768 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Shields Claypath Lane , NE33 4PG | - not rated | 882 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | - not rated | 907 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | - not rated | 1,657 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | - not rated | 1,657 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinkburn School McAnany Avenue , NE34 0PJ | - not rated | 1,807 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Technology College Lisle Road , NE34 6DL | - not rated | 1,816 yd | Community 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 | 274 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tynemouth College Hawkeys Lane , NE29 9BZ | - not rated | 4,161 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 | 3,753 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's High School 52 Sunderland Road , NE34 0SW | - not rated | 596 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bamburgh School Norham Avenue , NE34 7TD | - not rated | 1,478 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Sutton School Ashley Road , NE34 0PF | - not rated | 1,521 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 161 yd | |
| Madhatter's Tea Room | 17 Dean Road, South Shields | 198 yd | |
| Arts 4 Wellbeing | 10 Derby Terrace, South Shields | 266 yd | |
| Westoe Cafe/Cinnamon Kitchen | 42-44 Dean Road, South Shields | 302 yd | |
| Betty's Homemade Treats | 114A East Stainton Street, South Shields | 323 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Westoe Public House | 2 Horsley Hill Road, South Shields | 110 yd | |
| South Shields Catholic Mens Club Ltd | 178 Westoe Road, South Shields | 167 yd | |
| R A F Association | 4 Dean Road, South Shields | 194 yd | |
| Hedworth Hall | Hedworth Assembly Rooms, The Hedworth Hall | 341 yd | |
| The County Hotel | 34 Sunderland Road, South Shields | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Fish | 1 Readhead Avenue, South Shields | 97 yd | |
| Mardi Gras | 24 Dean Road, South Shields | 194 yd | |
| Silver Star Take Away | 12 Imeary Street, South Shields | 232 yd | |
| Lasun Indian Cuisine | 50 Dean Road, South Shields | 302 yd | |
| South Shields and Westoe Club | Westoe Rugby Club, Dean Road | 341 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit R0, Village Centre, Sea Winnings Way | 599 yd | |
| Iceland | Chichester Road, South Shields | 646 yd | |
| Aldi | Chichester Road, South Shields | 646 yd | |
| Ahmeds International Superstore | Ahmeds, 2 New George Street | 1,056 yd | |
| LIDL Stores | 193 Laygate, South Shields | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fitness (Closed) Imeary Street | health and fitness suite | 251 yd |
| 1861 Lifestyle Centre St. Georges Avenue | health and fitness suite | 271 yd |
| New Woman (Ladies Only) (Closed) Imeary Street | health and fitness suite | 278 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 | 348 yd |
| Robert Readhead Park GROSVENOR ROAD | tennis courts | 483 yd |
| Jack Clark Park Horsley Hill Road | grass pitches | 586 yd |
| South Shields Indoor Bowls Club JACK CLARK PARK JACK CLARK PARK HORSLEY HILL ROAD | indoor bowls | 624 yd |
| Laygate Community School LAYGATE | grass pitches | 759 yd |
| Trinity House Social Centre (Closed) LAYGATE | health and fitness suite | 890 yd |
| Mortimer Community Association & Comprehensive School READING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 911 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 63 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.