Ryton Court is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE33 4HS is located in the Westoe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Shields. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ryton Court, South Shields, NE33 4HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE33 4EP, NE33 4EW, NE33 4HT, NE33 4HR, NE33 4EQ, NE33 4AG, NE33 4HQ, NE33 4ES, NE33 4HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE33 4HS has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 51.5% | 50% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 48.5% | 50% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.1% | 37.2% | 7.1% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.1% | 28.7% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -15.5% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 2.1% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 20.1% | 22.3% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 13.2% |
| Widowed | 14.8% | 9.6% | -5.2% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (61.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 29.8% | 25.2% | -4.6% | 48.4% | -23.2% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 35.9% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 22.3% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 9.6% |
| Bad health | 16.6% | 12.6% | -4.0% | 4.0% | 8.6% |
| Very bad health | 6% | 3.9% | -2.1% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
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.
In the area around NE33 4HS this area, 35.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 16.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.5% | 35.4% | -10.1% | 18.2% | 17.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 11.1% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 10.1% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 10.5% | 9.5% | -1.0% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 11.6% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.7% | 16.4% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -17.4% |
| Other | 2.9% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.2% | 96.6% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
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 | 97.9% | 97.1% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 97.1% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 28.8% | 13.5% | 15.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 60.6% | 46.2% | 14.4% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ryton Court was 426.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.6% higher than the Beacon and Bents average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Ryton Court has the 13th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Beacon and Bents and the 30th highest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 147.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 461.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Ryton Court, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-01-19 | £118,165 |
| 9 Ryton Court, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £34,000 | 2023-05-15 | £36,741 |
| 2 Ryton Court, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £34,000 | 2019-06-21 | £40,962 |
| 31 Ryton Court, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2014-05-06 | £177,155 |
| 13 Ryton Court, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2014-04-25 | £151,782 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NE33 4HS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 60 |
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 3,055 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 4,093 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 5,115 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 5,299 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 | 243 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields Claypath Lane , NE33 4PG | - not rated | 557 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mortimer Primary School Mortimer Road , NE34 0RW | 4out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westoe Crown Primary School Sea Winnings Way , NE33 3NS | 3out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marine Park Primary School Hatfield Square , Woodbine Estate NE33 2RD | 4out of 4 | 1,103 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 | 946 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 4out of 4 | 1,638 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Academy Lisle Road , NE34 6DL | 4out of 4 | 2,219 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norham High School Alnwick Avenue , NE29 7BU | 1out of 4 | 3,663 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | 3out of 4 | 4,358 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 | 757 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 | 3,687 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 | 1,149 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 | 1,374 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bamburgh School Norham Avenue , NE34 7TD | 3out of 4 | 2,036 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Epinay Business and Enterprise School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 4,074 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 | 182 yd | |
| Arts 4 Wellbeing | 10 Derby Terrace, South Shields | 186 yd | |
| The Pink Elephant Deli | 134 Dean Road, South Shields | 244 yd | |
| Westoe Cafe/Cinnamon Kitchen | 42-44 Dean Road, South Shields | 296 yd | |
| Lazy Daisy | 2 Marlborough Street North, South Shields | 318 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cyprus Hotel | 48 Chichester Road, South Shields | 257 yd | |
| South Shields Snooker Centre | First Floor, 48 Chichester Road | 257 yd | |
| South Shields Catholic Mens Club Ltd | 178 Westoe Road, South Shields | 288 yd | |
| The Chichester Arms | 1-3 Chichester Road, South Shields | 303 yd | |
| R A F Association | 4 Dean Road, South Shields | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Cook | 114a Westoe Road, South Shields | 189 yd | |
| Up North Deli & Pizzeria | Unit R1, Village Centre | 209 yd | |
| Wonderful Wok | 122 Dean Road, South Shields | 244 yd | |
| Shields Shawarma | 6 Chichester Road, South Shields | 257 yd | |
| Gallo Nero | 4 Chichester Road, South Shields | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Chichester Road, South Shields | 196 yd | |
| Aldi | Chichester Road, South Shields | 196 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit R0, Village Centre, Sea Winnings Way | 454 yd | |
| Ahmeds International Superstore | Ahmeds, 2 New George Street | 618 yd | |
| LIDL Stores | 193 Laygate, South Shields | 619 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Laygate Community School LAYGATE | grass pitches | 319 yd |
| New Woman (Ladies Only) (Closed) Imeary Street | health and fitness suite | 320 yd |
| Total Fitness (Closed) Imeary Street | health and fitness suite | 329 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 | 392 yd |
| Trinity House Social Centre (Closed) LAYGATE | health and fitness suite | 452 yd |
| 1861 Lifestyle Centre St. Georges Avenue | health and fitness suite | 643 yd |
| The Gym (South Shields) Crossgate | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 711 yd |
| Robert Readhead Park GROSVENOR ROAD | tennis courts | 761 yd |
| Mortimer Community Association & Comprehensive School READING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 913 yd |
| Kodokwai Judo Club TRINITY POINT TRINITY POINT COMMERCIAL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 920 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.