Kingsway is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE33 3NN is located in the Horsley Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Shields. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kingsway, South Shields, NE33 3NN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE33 3NL, NE33 3BG, NE33 3NW, NE33 3HY, NE33 3NQ, NE33 3GA, NE33 3BQ, NE33 3NP, NE33 3NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE33 3NN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents 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 | 53.1% | 53% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 46.9% | 47% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 3NN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.6% 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 | 32.8% | 31.9% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 51.6% | 5.4% | 44.2% | 7.4% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 8.9% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 5.9% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 47.2% | 44.4% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 26.8% | 34.9% | 8.1% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 18% | 12.7% | -5.3% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 5.8% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 25.4% | 19.4% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 9.2% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 12.5% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 21.7% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 28.9% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -4.9% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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 | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.3% | 96.2% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 97.6% | 97.1% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 97.1% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 55.9% | 46.2% | 9.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsway was 59.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.6% lower than the Horsley Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kingsway has the 22nd highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Horsley Hill and the 230th lowest crime rate of 523 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Kingsway, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2025-06-27 | £371,306 |
| 7 Kingsway, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-06-07 | £295,405 |
| 46 Kingsway, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £316,000 | 2024-05-15 | £346,427 |
| 26 Kingsway, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-12-18 | £278,542 |
| 58 Kingsway, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-07-14 | £302,602 |
NE33 3NN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downhill Nursery School Dorset Avenue , NE34 7JA | - not rated | 1,743 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laygate Nursery School Trinity Walk , NE33 5RU | - not rated | 1,840 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wharfedale Drive Nursery School Wharfedale Drive , NE33 5LA | - not rated | 2,236 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleadon Park Nursery School Off Park Avenue , NE34 8QL | - not rated | 2,901 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School Percy Square , River View NE30 4AG | 3out of 4 | 2,942 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mowbray Junior Mixed School Wardle Avenue , NE33 3BL | - not rated | 253 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westoe Crown Primary School Sea Winnings Way , NE33 3NS | 3out of 4 | 417 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Infants' School Garth Crescent , NE34 6SU | - not rated | 765 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westoe Infants' School Chichester Road East , NE33 3AB | - not rated | 863 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marine Park Primary School Hatfield Square , Woodbine Estate NE33 2RD | 4out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,643 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Technology College Lisle Road , NE34 6DL | - not rated | 2,042 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Academy Lisle Road , NE34 6DL | 3out of 4 | 2,042 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | - not rated | 2,366 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | - not rated | 2,366 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 884 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tynemouth College Hawkeys Lane , NE29 9BZ | - not rated | 4,268 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 | - not rated | 1,186 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's High School 52 Sunderland Road , NE34 0SW | - not rated | 1,239 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 2,138 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 2,230 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Sutton School Ashley Road , NE34 0PF | - not rated | 2,254 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S Tyneside Indoor Bowls & Social Club | Jack Clark Park, Horsley Hill Road | 275 yd | |
| Mac N Alli | Unit R6, Village Centre | 462 yd | |
| Olivia's (Oasis Amusement) | Ocean Beach Amusement Park, South Promenade | 597 yd | |
| Coffey By Name | 80-86 Highfield Road, South Shields | 835 yd | |
| Wyvestows Bar & Bistro | 11 Dean Road, South Shields | 959 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Crown | Mowbray Road, South Shields | 221 yd | |
| The Bamburgh | 175 Bamburgh Avenue, South Shields | 777 yd | |
| The Sand Dancer | The Sandancer, Sea Road | 783 yd | |
| The Fountain | 116 Highfield Road, South Shields | 891 yd | |
| The Westoe Public House | 2 Horsley Hill Road, South Shields | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine City | 14 Osborne Avenue, South Shields | 543 yd | |
| Big Fish | 1 Readhead Avenue, South Shields | 729 yd | |
| Readhead Park Veterans Club House | Readhead Park, Sunderland Road | 823 yd | |
| Highfield Fisheries | 100-102 Highfield Road, South Shields | 835 yd | |
| Up North Deli & Pizzeria | Unit R1, Village Centre | 983 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit R0, Village Centre, Sea Winnings Way | 967 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Shields Indoor Bowls Club JACK CLARK PARK JACK CLARK PARK HORSLEY HILL ROAD | indoor bowls | 264 yd |
| Jack Clark Park Horsley Hill Road | grass pitches | 266 yd |
| Gypsies Green Stadium GYPSIES GREEN STADIUM GYPSIES GREEN STADIUM SEA ROAD | grass pitches | 348 yd |
| Bents Park Recreation Ground (The Dragon) BENTS PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 471 yd |
| 1861 Lifestyle Centre St. Georges Avenue | health and fitness suite | 892 yd |
| Total Fitness (Closed) Imeary Street | health and fitness suite | 1,052 yd |
| New Woman (Ladies Only) (Closed) Imeary Street | health and fitness suite | 1,079 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 173.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.