Taylor Street is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE33 5AW is located in the Simonside and Rekendyke electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Shields. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Taylor Street, South Shields, NE33 5AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE33 5AL, NE33 5AT, NE33 5HL, NE33 5DF, NE33 5HN, NE33 5DH, NE33 5HW, NE33 5TB, NE33 5DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE33 5AW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% | 50.3% | -5.0% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 44.7% | 49.7% | 5.0% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 36.2% | 35.1% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.9% | 43.3% | 3.4% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 4.7% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 9% | 9.9% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 5.8% | -5.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (66.1%) 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 | 38.6% | 34.9% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -13.5% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 31.2% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 23.1% | 5.4% | 12.7% | 10.4% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 9.1% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 19.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.3% | 21.1% | -8.2% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 12.9% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 15.2% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 9.4% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 17.5% | 3.7% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 19.3% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -14.5% |
| Other | 6.4% | 4.7% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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 | 4.2% | 4.3% | 0.1% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 94.9% | 94.1% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 96.3% | 94.1% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 93.1% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 51.4% | 46.2% | 5.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Taylor Street was 224.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.3% lower than the Beacon and Bents average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Taylor Street has the 22nd highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Beacon and Bents and the 60th highest crime rate of 523 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 97.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 292 Taylor Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2026-01-20 | £93,624 |
| 361 Taylor Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-09-20 | £85,580 |
| 373 Taylor Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £59,000 | 2023-08-11 | £60,005 |
| 377 Taylor Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2023-07-14 | £68,831 |
| 377 Taylor Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £38,000 | 2022-12-13 | £38,686 |
NE33 5AW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wharfedale Drive Nursery School Wharfedale Drive , NE33 5LA | - not rated | 414 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laygate Nursery School Trinity Walk , NE33 5RU | - not rated | 955 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Diamond Nursery School Ethel Terrace , NE34 0NH | - not rated | 1,325 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Paul Nursery School Nash Avenue , NE34 8NS | - not rated | 2,667 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Shields Nursery School St John's Terrace , Percy Main NE29 6HS | - not rated | 2,768 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 502 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanhope Primary School Gresford Street , NE33 4SZ | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laygate Community School Laygate Lane , NE33 4JJ | 3out of 4 | 875 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley Academy Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | - not rated | 970 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SS Peter and Paul RC Voluntary Aided Primary School Olive Street , NE33 4RH | - not rated | 977 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,132 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | - not rated | 1,304 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | - not rated | 1,304 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinkburn School McAnany Avenue , NE34 0PJ | - not rated | 1,605 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Technology College Lisle Road , NE34 6DL | - not rated | 2,582 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephenson Memorial Middle School Argyle Street , Willington Quay NE28 0JQ | - not rated | 4,328 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willington Middle School Denbigh Avenue , Howdon NE28 0PP | - not rated | 4,452 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale Community Middle School Langdale Gardens , High Howdon NE28 0HG | - not rated | 4,746 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 | 1,613 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tynemouth College Hawkeys Lane , NE29 9BZ | - not rated | 4,016 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 | 4,521 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 | 3out of 4 | 997 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Sutton School Ashley Road , NE34 0PF | - not rated | 1,134 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's High School 52 Sunderland Road , NE34 0SW | - not rated | 1,466 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young Mothers Unit Tynemetropolitan College Sixth Form Academy Site , Alexandra Building NE29 9BZ | - not rated | 2,616 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jumbo Jim | 2 Garwood Street, South Shields | 329 yd | |
| Cafe Direct | 14A Portberry Street, South Shields | 647 yd | |
| Kashmir Tandoori Restaurant | 20 Frederick Street, South Shields | 763 yd | |
| AJWA/Meat and Sweet | 56-58 Frederick Street, Frederick Street | 763 yd | |
| Hospitality & Hope | Hampden Street Centre, Hampden Street | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tyne Dock Hotel | Kennedys, South Eldon Street | 310 yd | |
| Armstrong Hall Social Club | Armstrong Hall, Stanhope Road | 849 yd | |
| Dolly Peel | Commercial Road, South Shields | 858 yd | |
| Mumbai Emperor | 337-339 Stanhope Road, South Shields | 858 yd | |
| The Ashley | 269 Stanhope Road, South Shields | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay Babu | 15 Gilbert Street, South Shields | 298 yd | |
| Abbey's Eastenders | 400 South Eldon Street, South Shields | 326 yd | |
| Royal Chef | 83 Hudson Street, South Shields | 743 yd | |
| CHASKA GRILL DA | 30-32 Frederick Street, South Shields | 763 yd | |
| Maaneks | 22 Frederick Street, South Shields | 763 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmeds International Superstore | Ahmeds, 2 New George Street | 689 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 10-12 Frederick Street, South Shields | 763 yd | |
| LIDL Stores | 193 Laygate, South Shields | 887 yd | |
| Iceland | Chichester Road, South Shields | 1,066 yd | |
| Aldi | Chichester Road, South Shields | 1,066 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Park WEST PARK ROAD | tennis courts | 675 yd |
| Stanhope Primary School STANHOPE PRIMARY SCHOOL STANHOPE PRIMARY SCHOOL GRESFORD STREET | swimming pool | 699 yd |
| Trinity House Social Centre (Closed) LAYGATE | health and fitness suite | 805 yd |
| Laygate Community School LAYGATE | grass pitches | 914 yd |
| Kodokwai Judo Club TRINITY POINT TRINITY POINT COMMERCIAL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,054 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.