Beethoven Street is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE33 3LJ is located in the Beacon and Bents electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Shields. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beethoven Street, South Shields, NE33 3LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE33 3LH, NE33 3LL, NE33 3LD, NE33 3LN, NE33 3LW, NE33 3LR, NE33 3LS, NE33 3JS, NE33 3JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE33 3LJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 55.7% | 49.2% | -6.5% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 44.3% | 50.8% | 6.5% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 3LJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% 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 | 48.7% | 49.8% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.2% | 26.6% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -17.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 4.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 12% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 45.9% | 41.4% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 34.6% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 12% | 16.7% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 6.5% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 26.8% | 16.7% | -10.1% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 7.7% | -10.0% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 16.3% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 12.4% | 9.4% | 5.3% | 7.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 19.7% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.9% | 24% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.8% | 95.4% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 97.2% | 97% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 97% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beethoven Street was 30.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.6% lower than the Beacon and Bents average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Beethoven Street has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Beacon and Bents and the 83rd lowest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.8%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Beethoven Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2022-11-24 | £99,348 |
| 12 Beethoven Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £73,500 | 2022-09-20 | £80,576 |
| 19 Beethoven Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2007-08-09 | £99,708 |
| 20 Beethoven Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £84,428 | 2007-04-05 | £89,859 |
| 22 Beethoven Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2005-03-07 | £87,465 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,627 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 4,430 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields Claypath Lane , NE33 4PG | - not rated | 267 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marine Park Primary School Hatfield Square , Woodbine Estate NE33 2RD | 4out of 4 | 640 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laygate Community School Laygate Lane , NE33 4JJ | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westoe Crown Primary School Sea Winnings Way , NE33 3NS | 3out of 4 | 690 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian Primary School Baring Street , NE33 2BB | 4out of 4 | 1,432 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 | 1,359 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 4out of 4 | 2,085 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Academy Lisle Road , NE34 6DL | 4out of 4 | 2,453 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norham High School Alnwick Avenue , NE29 7BU | 1out of 4 | 3,583 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | 3out of 4 | 4,016 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 | 910 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 | 3,236 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AutismAble CIC The Captains Row , NE33 5AS | - not rated | 1,568 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 1,827 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 2out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bamburgh School Norham Avenue , NE34 7TD | 3out of 4 | 2,022 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands School Beach Road , Tynemouth NE30 2QR | 3out of 4 | 3,980 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Marlin | Ocean Beach Amusement Park, South Promenade | 61 yd | |
| Betty's Homemade Treats | 114A East Stainton Street, South Shields | 354 yd | |
| The Studio | 78 Victoria Road, South Shields | 460 yd | |
| Arts 4 Wellbeing | 10 Derby Terrace, South Shields | 476 yd | |
| Park Lane Cards | 136 Fowler Street, South Shields | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trams | Bus Depot, Dean Road | 61 yd | |
| The Maltings | 9 Claypath Lane, South Shields | 376 yd | |
| The Britannia | The Britannia Hotel, Charlotte Terrace | 407 yd | |
| Cask Lounge | 1 Charlotte Terrace, South Shields | 442 yd | |
| South Shields Catholic Mens Club Ltd | 178 Westoe Road, South Shields | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Bitez | 63 Westoe Road, South Shields | 180 yd | |
| Westoe Golden Chippy | 58 Westoe Road, South Shields | 208 yd | |
| Grannys Kitchen | 40 Westoe Road, South Shields | 208 yd | |
| Up North Deli & Pizzeria | Unit R1, Village Centre | 288 yd | |
| China Cook | 114a Westoe Road, South Shields | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit R0, Village Centre, Sea Winnings Way | 61 yd | |
| Iceland | Chichester Road, South Shields | 554 yd | |
| Aldi | Chichester Road, South Shields | 554 yd | |
| LIDL Stores | 193 Laygate, South Shields | 847 yd | |
| ASDA | 15 Coronation Street, South Shields | 889 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (South Shields) Crossgate | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 508 yd |
| Total Fitness (Closed) Imeary Street | health and fitness suite | 661 yd |
| New Woman (Ladies Only) (Closed) Imeary Street | health and fitness suite | 670 yd |
| Laygate Community School LAYGATE | grass pitches | 704 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 | 767 yd |
| Olympic Fitness Centre (Closed) Fowler Street | health and fitness suite | 813 yd |
| Trinity House Social Centre (Closed) LAYGATE | health and fitness suite | 816 yd |
| 1861 Lifestyle Centre St. Georges Avenue | health and fitness suite | 840 yd |
| Jack Clark Park Horsley Hill Road | grass pitches | 845 yd |
| South Shields Indoor Bowls Club JACK CLARK PARK JACK CLARK PARK HORSLEY HILL ROAD | indoor bowls | 894 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 | 84.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.