East Stainton Street is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE33 3PQ 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 Stainton Street, South Shields, NE33 3PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE33 4EJ, NE33 4EQ, NE33 3PF, NE33 3PL, NE33 3PD, NE33 4ES, NE33 3PH, NE33 4EW, NE33 4EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE33 3PQ 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 3PQ, 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 Stainton Street was 111.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.3% lower than the Beacon and Bents average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
East Stainton Street has the 19th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Beacon and Bents and the 187th highest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 East Stainton Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2021-07-15 | £108,297 |
| 79 East Stainton Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £41,000 | 2020-05-29 | £53,210 |
| 94 East Stainton Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2019-08-07 | £106,960 |
| 77 East Stainton Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £42,000 | 2019-07-17 | £51,420 |
| 73 East Stainton Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2017-11-17 | £92,867 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School Percy Square , River View NE30 4AG | 3out of 4 | 2,966 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 4,234 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 5,216 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 5,431 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laygate Community School Laygate Lane , NE33 4JJ | 3out of 4 | 390 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields Claypath Lane , NE33 4PG | - not rated | 492 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westoe Crown Primary School Sea Winnings Way , NE33 3NS | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marine Park Primary School Hatfield Square , Woodbine Estate NE33 2RD | 4out of 4 | 991 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mortimer Primary School Mortimer Road , NE34 0RW | 4out of 4 | 1,104 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 | 1,019 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 4out of 4 | 1,736 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Academy Lisle Road , NE34 6DL | 4out of 4 | 2,214 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norham High School Alnwick Avenue , NE29 7BU | 1out of 4 | 3,704 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | 3out of 4 | 4,309 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 | 705 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 | 3,584 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 | 1,297 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 2out of 4 | 1,485 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bamburgh School Norham Avenue , NE34 7TD | 3out of 4 | 1,951 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Epinay Business and Enterprise School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 4,215 yd | Foundation special school | No | 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 | 46 yd | |
| Arts 4 Wellbeing | 10 Derby Terrace, South Shields | 147 yd | |
| Westoe Cafe/Cinnamon Kitchen | 42-44 Dean Road, South Shields | 330 yd | |
| Blue Marlin | Ocean Beach Amusement Park, South Promenade | 344 yd | |
| Wyvestows Bar & Bistro | 11 Dean Road, South Shields | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Shields Catholic Mens Club Ltd | 178 Westoe Road, South Shields | 233 yd | |
| R A F Association | 4 Dean Road, South Shields | 331 yd | |
| Trams | Bus Depot, Dean Road | 344 yd | |
| The Westoe Public House | 2 Horsley Hill Road, South Shields | 357 yd | |
| The Cyprus Hotel | 48 Chichester Road, South Shields | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Cook | 114a Westoe Road, South Shields | 59 yd | |
| Up North Deli & Pizzeria | Unit R1, Village Centre | 66 yd | |
| Silver Star Take Away | 12 Imeary Street, South Shields | 259 yd | |
| Lasun Indian Cuisine | 50 Dean Road, South Shields | 330 yd | |
| Mardi Gras | 24 Dean Road, South Shields | 331 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Chichester Road, South Shields | 314 yd | |
| Aldi | Chichester Road, South Shields | 314 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit R0, Village Centre, Sea Winnings Way | 344 yd | |
| LIDL Stores | 193 Laygate, South Shields | 721 yd | |
| Ahmeds International Superstore | Ahmeds, 2 New George Street | 750 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fitness (Closed) Imeary Street | health and fitness suite | 339 yd |
| New Woman (Ladies Only) (Closed) Imeary Street | health and fitness suite | 341 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 | 433 yd |
| Laygate Community School LAYGATE | grass pitches | 455 yd |
| Trinity House Social Centre (Closed) LAYGATE | health and fitness suite | 587 yd |
| 1861 Lifestyle Centre St. Georges Avenue | health and fitness suite | 604 yd |
| The Gym (South Shields) Crossgate | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 684 yd |
| Robert Readhead Park GROSVENOR ROAD | tennis courts | 761 yd |
| Jack Clark Park Horsley Hill Road | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| South Shields Indoor Bowls Club JACK CLARK PARK JACK CLARK PARK HORSLEY HILL ROAD | indoor bowls | 917 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 | 130.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.