Dean Road is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE33 4AW 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 Dean Road, South Shields, NE33 4AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE33 4AY, NE33 4BZ, NE33 4DJ, NE33 4DG, NE33 4AR, NE33 4AZ, NE33 4DN, NE33 4HA, NE33 4BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE33 4AW 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 4AW, 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 Dean Road was 286.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.0% lower than the Beacon and Bents average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Dean Road has the 22nd highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Beacon and Bents and the 52nd highest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 84.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 138A Dean Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-04-04 | £136,469 |
| 114 - 116 Dean Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-08-12 | £123,920 |
| 130 Dean Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2018-08-06 | £72,287 |
| 138 Dean Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2018-06-14 | £43,351 |
| 124 Dean Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2015-03-06 | £137,065 |
The percentage of student residents living in NE33 4AW 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School Percy Square , River View NE30 4AG | 3out of 4 | 3,305 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 3,980 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 4,863 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 5,056 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 | 217 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields Claypath Lane , NE33 4PG | - not rated | 804 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mortimer Primary School Mortimer Road , NE34 0RW | 4out of 4 | 823 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanhope Primary School Gresford Street , NE33 4SZ | 3out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley Primary School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 2out of 4 | 1,122 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 | 716 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 4out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Academy Lisle Road , NE34 6DL | 4out of 4 | 2,070 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norham High School Alnwick Avenue , NE29 7BU | 1out of 4 | 3,789 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jarrow School Field Terrace , NE32 5PR | 3out of 4 | 4,446 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 | 724 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 | 3,939 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 | 1,000 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 2out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bamburgh School Norham Avenue , NE34 7TD | 3out of 4 | 2,023 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Epinay Business and Enterprise School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 3,958 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pink Elephant Deli | 134 Dean Road, South Shields | 9 yd | |
| Lazy Daisy | 2 Marlborough Street North, South Shields | 69 yd | |
| Westoe Cafe/Cinnamon Kitchen | 42-44 Dean Road, South Shields | 226 yd | |
| Dehli 6 Lounge at Westoe | South Shields And Westoe Cricket Club, 33 Dean Road | 262 yd | |
| Q. T. | 35 Dean Road, South Shields | 270 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cyprus Hotel | 48 Chichester Road, South Shields | 170 yd | |
| South Shields Snooker Centre | First Floor, 48 Chichester Road | 170 yd | |
| The Chichester Arms | 1-3 Chichester Road, South Shields | 203 yd | |
| Hedworth Hall | Hedworth Assembly Rooms, The Hedworth Hall | 270 yd | |
| R A F Association | 4 Dean Road, South Shields | 334 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wonderful Wok | 122 Dean Road, South Shields | 9 yd | |
| The Gold Lion | 97 Dean Road, South Shields | 45 yd | |
| Sheba's Kitchen | 190 Dean Road, South Shields | 121 yd | |
| Stanhope Tandoori | 156A Dean Road, South Shields | 121 yd | |
| Shields Shawarma | 6 Chichester Road, South Shields | 170 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Chichester Road, South Shields | 324 yd | |
| Aldi | Chichester Road, South Shields | 324 yd | |
| Ahmeds International Superstore | Ahmeds, 2 New George Street | 595 yd | |
| LIDL Stores | 193 Laygate, South Shields | 685 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 10-12 Frederick Street, South Shields | 694 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Woman (Ladies Only) (Closed) Imeary Street | health and fitness suite | 257 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 | 262 yd |
| Total Fitness (Closed) Imeary Street | health and fitness suite | 282 yd |
| Laygate Community School LAYGATE | grass pitches | 337 yd |
| Trinity House Social Centre (Closed) LAYGATE | health and fitness suite | 443 yd |
| 1861 Lifestyle Centre St. Georges Avenue | health and fitness suite | 601 yd |
| Robert Readhead Park GROSVENOR ROAD | tennis courts | 639 yd |
| Mortimer Community Association & Comprehensive School READING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 671 yd |
| West Park WEST PARK ROAD | tennis courts | 740 yd |
| The Gym (South Shields) Crossgate | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 937 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.