Olive Street is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE33 4RJ is located in the Biddick and All Saints electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Shields. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Olive Street, South Shields, NE33 4RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE33 4SY, NE33 4RH, NE33 4RQ, NE33 4SZ, NE33 4SJ, NE33 4RG, NE33 4SX, NE33 4TA, NE33 4SL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE33 4RJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.3% | 55.3% | -3.0% | 51.0% | 4.3% |
| Male | 41.7% | 44.7% | 3.0% | 49.0% | -4.3% |
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 4RJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.3% 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 | 39.2% | 46.3% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.3% | 21.3% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -22.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 13.8% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 19.3% | 16.3% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 10.2% |
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 (62%) 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 | 38.2% | 31.3% | -6.9% | 48.4% | -17.1% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 30.7% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 21.6% | 22.3% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 9.6% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 12.8% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 8.8% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 4RJ this area, 33.8% 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 19.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.7% | 33.8% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 10.2% | -9.1% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 9.6% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 8.9% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 14.6% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 19.1% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -14.7% |
| Other | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 99% | 89.9% | -9.1% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 89.9% 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 | 96.5% | 89.9% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| European Union | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 7.3% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 89.9% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 4.5% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 5% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.5% | 76.7% | -10.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 30.2% | 13.5% | 16.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Sikh | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Olive Street was 289.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 124.8% higher than the Biddick and All Saints average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Olive Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Biddick and All Saints and the 50th highest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 131.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83 Olive Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2024-11-28 | £100,965 |
| 98 Olive Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-05-27 | £139,195 |
| 78 Olive Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2019-05-02 | £114,483 |
| 93 Olive Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2018-04-26 | £116,335 |
| 93 Olive Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2017-12-21 | £91,597 |
NE33 4RJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Retired | 46 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Education | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 3,064 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 3,754 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 3,786 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School Percy Square , River View NE30 4AG | 3out of 4 | 4,466 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 4,858 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanhope Primary School Gresford Street , NE33 4SZ | 3out of 4 | 246 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields Olive Street , NE33 4RH | - not rated | 295 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley Primary School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 2out of 4 | 613 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mortimer Primary School Mortimer Road , NE34 0RW | 4out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) Brockley Avenue , NE34 0TS | 3out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 4out of 4 | 824 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mortimer Community College Reading Road , NE33 4UG | 2out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Academy Lisle Road , NE34 6DL | 4out of 4 | 2,310 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon School New Road , NE35 9DZ | 2out of 4 | 3,310 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jarrow School Field Terrace , NE32 5PR | 3out of 4 | 3,429 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 | 1,792 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 | 5,150 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 2out of 4 | 613 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| AutismAble CIC The Captains Row , NE33 5AS | - not rated | 739 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 792 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bamburgh School Norham Avenue , NE34 7TD | 3out of 4 | 2,879 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Epinay Business and Enterprise School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 3,028 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Bingo | Crown Bingo And Social Club, Hudson Street | 330 yd | |
| Simply 2 Delicious | 201 Talbot Road, South Shields | 648 yd | |
| Willows Cat Adoption Centre | 1A Wantage Street, South Shields | 822 yd | |
| Royal Voluntary Service | South Tyneside District Hospital, Harton Lane | 909 yd | |
| South Tyneside District Hospital | Harton Lane, South Shields | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Emperor | 337-339 Stanhope Road, South Shields | 312 yd | |
| The Ashley | 269 Stanhope Road, South Shields | 312 yd | |
| Last Orders | 88 Boldon Lane, South Shields | 522 yd | |
| The Tyne Dock Hotel | Kennedys, South Eldon Street | 623 yd | |
| The New Green Baize Snooker Club | 1A Tyne Terrace, South Shields | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shergill Fish & Chips | 198 Stanhope Road, South Shields | 183 yd | |
| Luigis Pizzeria | 399 Stanhope Road, South Shields | 223 yd | |
| The Golden Chippy | 511 Stanhope Road, South Shields | 308 yd | |
| Abbey's South Shields | 501 Stanhope Road, South Shields | 308 yd | |
| Tasty Duck | 533 Stanhope Road, South Shields | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 32 Boldon Lane, South Shields | 404 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stanhope Primary School STANHOPE PRIMARY SCHOOL STANHOPE PRIMARY SCHOOL GRESFORD STREET | swimming pool | 204 yd |
| West Park WEST PARK ROAD | tennis courts | 604 yd |
| St Wilfrids Rc College TEMPLE PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 713 yd |
| Brinkburn Recreation Ground ULLSWATER GARDENS | grass pitches | 874 yd |
| Mortimer Community Association & Comprehensive School READING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 980 yd |
| Brinkburn Cio MCANANY AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 994 yd |
| South Shields Community School (Closed) Off Harton Lane | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,001 yd |
| Harton And Westoe Miners Welfare HARTON AND WESTOE COLLIERIES WELFARE GROUND HARTON AND WESTOE COLLIERIES WELFARE GROUND LOW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,067 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 | 52.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 52.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 52.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 52.5% |
| 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 | 47.5% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.