West George Potts Street is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE33 4AD 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 West George Potts Street, South Shields, NE33 4AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE33 4AF, NE33 4AE, NE33 4AN, NE33 4AB, NE33 4AA, NE33 4DN, NE33 4AG, NE33 4JL, NE33 4HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE33 4AD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 48.6% | 48.8% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 51.4% | 51.2% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 4AD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% 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 | 39.1% | 42.7% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.7% | 30.8% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -13.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 17.2% | 15.7% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 7.6% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 41.4% | 35.5% | -5.9% | 48.4% | -12.9% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 37.8% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 18.4% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 5.7% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 7.4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 21.9% | 27.6% | 5.7% | 18.2% | 9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 9.2% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 11.9% | -7.2% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 7.6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 15.7% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 23.8% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 6% | 4.3% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 6.8% | 0% | -6.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 4.6% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 4.4% | 5.6% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 0.5% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| White | 71.9% | 76.4% | 4.5% | 81.4% | -5.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.9% | -3.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 82.4% 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 | 79.5% | 82.4% | 2.9% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 6.5% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.1% | 7.9% | -10.2% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 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 | 78.7% | 82.8% | 4.1% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 5.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 1.4% | -2.6% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 3.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 7.4% | -0.6% | 1.9% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| Central and South America | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| No passport held | 19.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West George Potts Street was 259.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.8% lower than the Beacon and Bents average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
West George Potts Street has the 19th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Beacon and Bents and the 45th highest crime rate of 523 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 West George Potts Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2024-09-09 | £45,905 |
| 14 West George Potts Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £32,000 | 2004-04-02 | £46,334 |
The percentage of student residents living in NE33 4AD area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 42 |
| Full-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laygate Nursery School Trinity Walk , NE33 5RU | - not rated | 681 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wharfedale Drive Nursery School Wharfedale Drive , NE33 5LA | - not rated | 958 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Diamond Nursery School Ethel Terrace , NE34 0NH | - not rated | 1,992 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downhill Nursery School Dorset Avenue , NE34 7JA | - not rated | 2,605 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleadon Park Nursery School Off Park Avenue , NE34 8QL | - not rated | 2,745 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 140 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westoe Infants' School Chichester Road East , NE33 3AB | - not rated | 617 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Shields Claypath Lane , NE33 4PG | - not rated | 696 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields Claypath Lane , NE33 4PG | 4out of 4 | 696 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mortimer Primary School Mortimer Road , NE34 0RW | 3out of 4 | 936 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 | - not rated | 830 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | - not rated | 1,497 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | - not rated | 1,497 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinkburn School McAnany Avenue , NE34 0PJ | - not rated | 1,732 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Technology College Lisle Road , NE34 6DL | - not rated | 2,169 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 | 4,954 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Memorial Middle School Argyle Street , Willington Quay NE28 0JQ | - not rated | 4,985 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale Community Middle School Langdale Gardens , High Howdon NE28 0HG | - not rated | 5,156 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 | 778 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tynemouth College Hawkeys Lane , NE29 9BZ | - not rated | 3,855 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 | 3,835 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 | 840 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Sutton School Ashley Road , NE34 0PF | - not rated | 1,322 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bamburgh School Norham Avenue , NE34 7TD | - not rated | 2,075 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pink Elephant Deli | 134 Dean Road, South Shields | 183 yd | |
| Lazy Daisy | 2 Marlborough Street North, South Shields | 215 yd | |
| Hospitality & Hope | Hampden Street Centre, Hampden Street | 334 yd | |
| The Studio | 78 Victoria Road, South Shields | 374 yd | |
| Arts 4 Wellbeing | 10 Derby Terrace, South Shields | 376 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cyprus Hotel | 48 Chichester Road, South Shields | 45 yd | |
| South Shields Snooker Centre | First Floor, 48 Chichester Road | 45 yd | |
| The Chichester Arms | 1-3 Chichester Road, South Shields | 81 yd | |
| Bar Blue | Western Approach, South Shields | 417 yd | |
| Hedworth Hall | Hedworth Assembly Rooms, The Hedworth Hall | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shields Shawarma | 6 Chichester Road, South Shields | 45 yd | |
| Gallo Nero | 4 Chichester Road, South Shields | 45 yd | |
| Stanhope Tandoori | 156A Dean Road, South Shields | 123 yd | |
| Sheba's Kitchen | 190 Dean Road, South Shields | 123 yd | |
| Hot N Tasty | 325-327 Laygate, South Shields | 129 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Chichester Road, South Shields | 163 yd | |
| Aldi | Chichester Road, South Shields | 163 yd | |
| Ahmeds International Superstore | Ahmeds, 2 New George Street | 429 yd | |
| LIDL Stores | 193 Laygate, South Shields | 496 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 10-12 Frederick Street, South Shields | 514 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Laygate Community School LAYGATE | grass pitches | 148 yd |
| Trinity House Social Centre (Closed) LAYGATE | health and fitness suite | 266 yd |
| New Woman (Ladies Only) (Closed) Imeary Street | health and fitness suite | 416 yd |
| Total Fitness (Closed) Imeary Street | health and fitness suite | 437 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 | 444 yd |
| 1861 Lifestyle Centre St. Georges Avenue | health and fitness suite | 767 yd |
| The Gym (South Shields) Crossgate | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 791 yd |
| West Park WEST PARK ROAD | tennis courts | 801 yd |
| Mortimer Community Association & Comprehensive School READING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Robert Readhead Park GROSVENOR ROAD | tennis courts | 826 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.