South Eldon Street, South Shields, NE33 5AE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE33 5AE 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	48.7%	50%	1.3%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	51.3%	50%	-1.3%	49.0%	1.0%

Partnership Status

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	32.7%	40.7%	8.0%	37.9%	2.8%
Married: Opposite sex	35.7%	26.3%	-9.4%	44.2%	-17.9%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1%	1.0%	0.1%	0.9%
Separated	2.5%	6.2%	3.7%	2.2%	4.0%
Divorced	10.1%	13.9%	3.8%	9.1%	4.8%
Widowed	19.1%	11.9%	-7.2%	6.1%	5.8%

Health

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 (70.6%) 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	36.6%	36.8%	0.2%	48.4%	-11.6%
Good health	33.2%	33.8%	0.6%	33.6%	0.2%
Fair health	22%	19.3%	-2.7%	12.7%	6.6%
Bad health	6.5%	8.3%	1.8%	4.0%	4.3%
Very bad health	1.7%	1.8%	0.1%	1.2%	0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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 14.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	30.7%	23.1%	-7.6%	18.2%	4.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.6%	13.3%	-4.3%	9.6%	3.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	9.5%	20.5%	11.0%	13.4%	7.1%
Apprenticeship	6.5%	10.3%	3.8%	5.3%	5.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.6%	17.9%	4.3%	16.9%	1.0%
Degree or Similar	8%	14.9%	6.9%	33.8%	-18.9%
Other	14.1%	0%	-14.1%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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)
Chinese	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and African	0.9%	1.7%	0.8%	0.4%	1.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	0.9%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	96.6%	95.2%	-1.4%	81.4%	13.8%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.7% 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	94.4%	98.7%	4.3%	83.2%	15.5%
European Union	3.4%	0.4%	-3.0%	6.1%	-5.7%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.3%	0.9%	-0.4%	5.6%	-4.7%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.4%	98.7%	4.3%	83.2%	15.5%
10+ Years	2.6%	1.3%	-1.3%	9.8%	-8.5%
5-10 Years	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	2.9%	-2.9%
Less than 2 years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.3%	76.7%	-0.4%
No passport held	23.7%	13.5%	10.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.2%	37.2%	3.0%
Christian	52.8%	46.2%	6.6%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	5.2%	6.0%	-0.8%

Safety

Is South Eldon Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Eldon Street was 123.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.6% higher than the Bede average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

South Eldon Street has the 45th highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Bede and the 146th highest crime rate of 523 local areas in South Tyneside .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 83.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£27,900

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in NE33 5AE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on South Eldon Street are based on 50 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Tyneside.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for South Eldon Street, South Shields, NE33 5AE

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE33 5AE

Average Price
£164,027

Semi-Detached
£135,428

Terraced
£293,491

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£63,161

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for South Eldon Street

Average Price
£92,082

Semi-Detached
£143,884

Terraced
£120,971

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£75,666

Other
£59,948

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on South Eldon Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
265 South Eldon Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£210,000	2016-02-18	£308,208
265 South Eldon Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£63,000	2010-12-23	£95,954
265 South Eldon Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£68,000	2006-05-31	£95,060
261 South Eldon Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£83,000	2005-03-04	£142,193
265 South Eldon Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£45,000	2004-08-13	£74,703

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE33 5AE

Employment

NE33 5AE 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in NE33 5AE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	60
Full-Time Employee	55
Long-Term Sick or disabled	18
Other	14
Part-Time Employee	13
Self-Employed	11
Looking after home or family	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Construction	13
Human health and social work activities	12
Manufacturing	9
Transport and storage	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Education	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Other	2
Information and communication	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wharfedale Drive Nursery School Wharfedale Drive , NE33 5LA	- not rated	360 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Elizabeth Diamond Nursery School Ethel Terrace , NE34 0NH	- not rated	1,099 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Laygate Nursery School Trinity Walk , NE33 5RU	- not rated	1,192 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
John Paul Nursery School Nash Avenue , NE34 8NS	- not rated	2,469 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dunn Street Nursery School Minster Parade , NE32 3QH	- not rated	2,751 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Whitehead Street , NE33 5LZ	- not rated	265 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stanhope Primary School Gresford Street , NE33 4SZ	3out of 4	494 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
SS Peter and Paul RC Voluntary Aided Primary School Olive Street , NE33 4RH	- not rated	756 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields Olive Street , NE33 4RH	3out of 4	756 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ashley Academy Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	- not rated	880 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mortimer Community College Reading Road , NE33 4UG	- not rated	1,156 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	- not rated	1,183 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	- not rated	1,183 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Brinkburn School McAnany Avenue , NE34 0PJ	- not rated	1,481 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chuter Ede Comprehensive School Galsworthy Road , NE34 9UG	- not rated	2,504 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stephenson Memorial Middle School Argyle Street , Willington Quay NE28 0JQ	- not rated	4,364 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Willington Middle School Denbigh Avenue , Howdon NE28 0PP	- not rated	4,534 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Langdale Community Middle School Langdale Gardens , High Howdon NE28 0HG	- not rated	4,851 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tyne Coast College St George's Avenue , NE34 6ET	- not rated	1,726 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tynemouth College Hawkeys Lane , NE29 9BZ	- not rated	4,226 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kings Priory School Huntington Place , Tynemouth NE30 4RF	3out of 4	4,758 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	3out of 4	896 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Margaret Sutton School Ashley Road , NE34 0PF	- not rated	1,029 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	3out of 4	1,061 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Anne's High School 52 Sunderland Road , NE34 0SW	- not rated	1,534 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Galsworthy Centre C/O Chuter Ede Education Centre , Galsworthy Road NE34 9UG	- not rated	2,504 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Jumbo Jim	2 Garwood Street, South Shields	553 yd
Crown Bingo	Crown Bingo And Social Club, Hudson Street	607 yd
Cafe Direct	14A Portberry Street, South Shields	864 yd
Willows Cat Adoption Centre	1A Wantage Street, South Shields	913 yd
Hospitality & Hope	Hampden Street Centre, Hampden Street	922 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Tyne Dock Hotel	Kennedys, South Eldon Street	155 yd
Mumbai Emperor	337-339 Stanhope Road, South Shields	730 yd
The Ashley	269 Stanhope Road, South Shields	730 yd
Armstrong Hall Social Club	Armstrong Hall, Stanhope Road	939 yd
Last Orders	88 Boldon Lane, South Shields	985 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Abbey's Eastenders	400 South Eldon Street, South Shields	113 yd
Bombay Babu	15 Gilbert Street, South Shields	478 yd
Royal Chef	83 Hudson Street, South Shields	506 yd
The Hot Stop	M I Dickson Ltd, Heddon Way	666 yd
Shergill Fish & Chips	198 Stanhope Road, South Shields	677 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl	32 Boldon Lane, South Shields	850 yd
Ahmeds International Superstore	Ahmeds, 2 New George Street	913 yd
Heron Foods	10-12 Frederick Street, South Shields	996 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Stanhope Primary School STANHOPE PRIMARY SCHOOL STANHOPE PRIMARY SCHOOL GRESFORD STREET	swimming pool	562 yd
West Park WEST PARK ROAD	tennis courts	679 yd
Trinity House Social Centre (Closed) LAYGATE	health and fitness suite	1,015 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	98.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	11.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	11.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	11.5%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	103 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.