Frederick Street is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE33 5EA 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 Frederick Street, South Shields, NE33 5EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE33 5DY, NE33 5EF, NE33 5DX, NE33 5RG, NE33 5RF, NE33 5EP, NE33 5ED, NE33 5EQ, NE33 5EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE33 5EA is primarily male, with 54% of the population 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 | 49.6% | 46% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 50.4% | 54% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
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 5EA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.8% 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 | 36.6% | 48.8% | 12.2% | 37.9% | 10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.2% | 39.2% | 12.0% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 16.8% | 5.6% | -11.2% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 15.3% | 2.4% | -12.9% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 27% | 63.1% | 36.1% | 48.4% | 14.7% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 23.9% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -9.7% |
| Fair health | 27% | 6.3% | -20.7% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 13.9% | 4% | -9.9% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 51% | 12% | -39.0% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 8.8% | 1.9% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 16% | 4.6% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 2.4% | -3.0% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.4% | 20% | 14.6% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 40.8% | 27.9% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 6.9% | 0% | -6.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.9% | 8.9% | 5.0% | 1.1% | 7.8% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 2.2% | -2.6% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 84.8% | 75.4% | -9.4% | 81.4% | -6.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 83.1% 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 | 86.1% | 83.1% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10% | 10.1% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.7% | 84.1% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 6.1% | 11.9% | 5.8% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 1.7% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 37.1% | 46.2% | -9.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 16.6% | 6.5% | 10.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Frederick Street was 173.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.8% lower than the Beacon and Bents average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Frederick Street has the 27th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Beacon and Bents and the 85th highest crime rate of 523 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 146.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20A Frederick Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £33,000 | 2023-12-09 | £34,354 |
| 16 Frederick Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-01-11 | £191,053 |
| 46 Frederick Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £38,000 | 2009-11-17 | £57,395 |
| 48 Frederick Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2009-01-09 | £110,961 |
| 56 - 58 Frederick Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2008-12-12 | £103,500 |
NE33 5EA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NE33 5EA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Education | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laygate Nursery School Trinity Walk , NE33 5RU | - not rated | 246 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wharfedale Drive Nursery School Wharfedale Drive , NE33 5LA | - not rated | 965 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Diamond Nursery School Ethel Terrace , NE34 0NH | - not rated | 2,024 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 | 2,673 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School Percy Square , River View NE30 4AG | 3out of 4 | 3,083 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 | 367 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Shields Claypath Lane , NE33 4PG | - not rated | 735 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields Claypath Lane , NE33 4PG | 4out of 4 | 735 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westoe Infants' School Chichester Road East , NE33 3AB | - not rated | 945 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanhope Primary School Gresford Street , NE33 4SZ | 3out of 4 | 1,244 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 | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | - not rated | 1,737 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | - not rated | 1,737 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinkburn School McAnany Avenue , NE34 0PJ | - not rated | 2,011 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Technology College Lisle Road , NE34 6DL | - not rated | 2,634 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willington Middle School Denbigh Avenue , Howdon NE28 0PP | - not rated | 4,450 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Memorial Middle School Argyle Street , Willington Quay NE28 0JQ | - not rated | 4,485 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale Community Middle School Langdale Gardens , High Howdon NE28 0HG | - not rated | 4,659 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 | 1,282 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tynemouth College Hawkeys Lane , NE29 9BZ | - not rated | 3,493 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 | 3,769 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's High School 52 Sunderland Road , NE34 0SW | - not rated | 1,323 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 1,429 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Sutton School Ashley Road , NE34 0PF | - not rated | 1,552 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young Mothers Unit Tynemetropolitan College Sixth Form Academy Site , Alexandra Building NE29 9BZ | - not rated | 2,215 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kashmir Tandoori Restaurant | 20 Frederick Street, South Shields | 9 yd | |
| AJWA/Meat and Sweet | 56-58 Frederick Street, Frederick Street | 9 yd | |
| The Studio | 78 Victoria Road, South Shields | 484 yd | |
| Cafe Direct | 14A Portberry Street, South Shields | 516 yd | |
| Jumbo Jim | 2 Garwood Street, South Shields | 552 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Shields Nat Unionist Wkgmens C | South Shields Unionist Club, Laygate | 158 yd | |
| Bar Blue | Western Approach, South Shields | 226 yd | |
| Dolly Peel | Commercial Road, South Shields | 347 yd | |
| Trimmers | 34 Commercial Road, South Shields | 404 yd | |
| The Chichester Arms | 1-3 Chichester Road, South Shields | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHASKA GRILL DA | 30-32 Frederick Street, South Shields | 9 yd | |
| Maaneks | 22 Frederick Street, South Shields | 9 yd | |
| Peking Paradise | Unit 1, 5 Frederick Street | 31 yd | |
| Frederick Pizza Ltd | Unit 3, 5 Frederick Street | 31 yd | |
| Sylhet Spice | 9 Frederick Street, South Shields | 31 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 10-12 Frederick Street, South Shields | 9 yd | |
| LIDL Stores | 193 Laygate, South Shields | 121 yd | |
| Ahmeds International Superstore | Ahmeds, 2 New George Street | 131 yd | |
| Iceland | Chichester Road, South Shields | 471 yd | |
| Aldi | Chichester Road, South Shields | 471 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity House Social Centre (Closed) LAYGATE | health and fitness suite | 243 yd |
| Laygate Community School LAYGATE | grass pitches | 360 yd |
| Kodokwai Judo Club TRINITY POINT TRINITY POINT COMMERCIAL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 395 yd |
| The Gym (South Shields) Crossgate | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 742 yd |
| New Woman (Ladies Only) (Closed) Imeary Street | health and fitness suite | 920 yd |
| Total Fitness (Closed) Imeary Street | health and fitness suite | 941 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 | 946 yd |
| West Park WEST PARK ROAD | tennis courts | 978 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 | 19.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 19.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 19.4% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.