East Moffett Street is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE33 3PL is located in the Westoe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Shields. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about East Moffett Street, South Shields, NE33 3PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE33 3PH, NE33 4EQ, NE33 4HQ, NE33 3PQ, NE33 4EW, NE33 4EP, NE33 3PN, NE33 4EJ, NE33 3PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE33 3PL has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 48.4% | 47% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 51.6% | 53% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NE33 3PL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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 | 46.1% | 50% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.7% | 26.8% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -17.4% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 5.4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 11.9% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 49.3% | 44.4% | -4.9% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 28% | 30.3% | 2.3% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 17.7% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 6.6% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.8% | 20.3% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 13.4% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 16.9% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.8% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 19.2% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 22.7% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.7% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 5% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 88% | 85% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 3.6% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 88.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.8% | 88.9% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 7.1% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 88.9% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 6.6% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 21.7% | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Moffett Street was 111.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.0% lower than the Beacon and Bents average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
East Moffett Street has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Beacon and Bents and the 164th highest crime rate of 523 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 East Moffett Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £42,500 | 2025-11-14 | £41,518 |
| 34 East Moffett Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2024-06-28 | £92,380 |
| 44 East Moffett Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2023-12-01 | £67,667 |
| 29 East Moffett Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £75,500 | 2022-03-11 | £90,054 |
| 34 East Moffett Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2021-06-21 | £66,876 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laygate Nursery School Trinity Walk , NE33 5RU | - not rated | 919 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wharfedale Drive Nursery School Wharfedale Drive , NE33 5LA | - not rated | 1,296 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Diamond Nursery School Ethel Terrace , NE34 0NH | - not rated | 2,288 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downhill Nursery School Dorset Avenue , NE34 7JA | - not rated | 2,343 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleadon Park Nursery School Off Park Avenue , NE34 8QL | - not rated | 2,749 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 | 295 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laygate Community School Laygate Lane , NE33 4JJ | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Shields Claypath Lane , NE33 4PG | - not rated | 613 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields Claypath Lane , NE33 4PG | 4out of 4 | 613 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mowbray Junior Mixed School Wardle Avenue , NE33 3BL | - not rated | 759 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 951 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | - not rated | 1,690 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | - not rated | 1,690 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinkburn School McAnany Avenue , NE34 0PJ | - not rated | 1,883 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Technology College Lisle Road , NE34 6DL | - not rated | 2,073 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willington Middle School Denbigh Avenue , Howdon NE28 0PP | - not rated | 5,211 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Memorial Middle School Argyle Street , Willington Quay NE28 0JQ | - not rated | 5,287 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale Community Middle School Langdale Gardens , High Howdon NE28 0HG | - not rated | 5,384 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 551 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tynemouth College Hawkeys Lane , NE29 9BZ | - not rated | 3,895 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 | 3,640 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 | 773 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 1,459 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Sutton School Ashley Road , NE34 0PF | - not rated | 1,532 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bamburgh School Norham Avenue , NE34 7TD | - not rated | 1,792 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betty's Homemade Treats | 114A East Stainton Street, South Shields | 44 yd | |
| Arts 4 Wellbeing | 10 Derby Terrace, South Shields | 86 yd | |
| Westoe Cafe/Cinnamon Kitchen | 42-44 Dean Road, South Shields | 273 yd | |
| Wyvestows Bar & Bistro | 11 Dean Road, South Shields | 299 yd | |
| Madhatter's Tea Room | 17 Dean Road, South Shields | 302 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Shields Catholic Mens Club Ltd | 178 Westoe Road, South Shields | 172 yd | |
| R A F Association | 4 Dean Road, South Shields | 269 yd | |
| The Westoe Public House | 2 Horsley Hill Road, South Shields | 297 yd | |
| Hedworth Hall | Hedworth Assembly Rooms, The Hedworth Hall | 375 yd | |
| Trams | Bus Depot, Dean Road | 396 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up North Deli & Pizzeria | Unit R1, Village Centre | 112 yd | |
| China Cook | 114a Westoe Road, South Shields | 117 yd | |
| Silver Star Take Away | 12 Imeary Street, South Shields | 198 yd | |
| Mardi Gras | 24 Dean Road, South Shields | 269 yd | |
| Lasun Indian Cuisine | 50 Dean Road, South Shields | 273 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Chichester Road, South Shields | 344 yd | |
| Aldi | Chichester Road, South Shields | 344 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit R0, Village Centre, Sea Winnings Way | 396 yd | |
| LIDL Stores | 193 Laygate, South Shields | 761 yd | |
| Ahmeds International Superstore | Ahmeds, 2 New George Street | 773 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fitness (Closed) Imeary Street | health and fitness suite | 278 yd |
| New Woman (Ladies Only) (Closed) Imeary Street | health and fitness suite | 282 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 | 376 yd |
| Laygate Community School LAYGATE | grass pitches | 475 yd |
| 1861 Lifestyle Centre St. Georges Avenue | health and fitness suite | 543 yd |
| Trinity House Social Centre (Closed) LAYGATE | health and fitness suite | 608 yd |
| Robert Readhead Park GROSVENOR ROAD | tennis courts | 699 yd |
| The Gym (South Shields) Crossgate | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 746 yd |
| Jack Clark Park Horsley Hill Road | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| South Shields Indoor Bowls Club JACK CLARK PARK JACK CLARK PARK HORSLEY HILL ROAD | indoor bowls | 887 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.