Barnes Road is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE33 5LJ 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 Barnes Road, South Shields, NE33 5LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE33 5LG, NE33 5HP, NE33 5LL, NE33 5HW, NE33 5LD, NE33 5HN, NE33 5LF, NE33 5HG, NE33 5HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE33 5LJ is primarily male, with 53.8% 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 | 45.3% | 46.2% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 54.7% | 53.8% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 5LJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.5% 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 | 51.9% | 51.5% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.8% | 34.8% | 6.0% | 44.2% | -9.4% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 9.1% | -5.3% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.3% | 40.7% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 36% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 16.1% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 6.4% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23% | 21.4% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 10.7% | -7.4% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 20.9% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4.6% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 18.4% | 2.8% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 23.5% | 10.7% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 7.8% | 0.5% | -7.3% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 3.6% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 86.9% | 83.8% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 2.4% |
| Arab | 4.5% | 3% | -1.5% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 86.9% 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 | 91.3% | 86.9% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 86.9% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 5.9% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 0.8% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Portugal | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 8.4% | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barnes Road was 149.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.7% lower than the Beacon and Bents average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barnes Road has the 28th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Beacon and Bents and the 123rd highest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1A Barnes Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2014-06-27 | £95,660 |
NE33 5LJ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 3,175 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 | 3,828 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 4,372 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 4,420 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 4,949 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 | 552 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laygate Community School Laygate Lane , NE33 4JJ | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley Primary School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 2out of 4 | 873 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields Olive Street , NE33 4RH | - not rated | 938 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mortimer Primary School Mortimer Road , NE34 0RW | 4out of 4 | 1,105 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 | 986 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 4out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Academy Lisle Road , NE34 6DL | 4out of 4 | 2,437 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jarrow School Field Terrace , NE32 5PR | 3out of 4 | 3,619 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norham High School Alnwick Avenue , NE29 7BU | 1out of 4 | 3,624 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 | 1,484 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 | 4,518 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 | 225 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 | 873 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bamburgh School Norham Avenue , NE34 7TD | 3out of 4 | 2,726 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Epinay Business and Enterprise School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 3,148 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jumbo Jim | 2 Garwood Street, South Shields | 493 yd | |
| Hospitality & Hope | Hampden Street Centre, Hampden Street | 568 yd | |
| Willows Cat Adoption Centre | 1A Wantage Street, South Shields | 621 yd | |
| Kashmir Tandoori Restaurant | 20 Frederick Street, South Shields | 739 yd | |
| AJWA/Meat and Sweet | 56-58 Frederick Street, Frederick Street | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tyne Dock Hotel | Kennedys, South Eldon Street | 495 yd | |
| Armstrong Hall Social Club | Armstrong Hall, Stanhope Road | 601 yd | |
| Mumbai Emperor | 337-339 Stanhope Road, South Shields | 686 yd | |
| The Ashley | 269 Stanhope Road, South Shields | 686 yd | |
| The Chichester Arms | 1-3 Chichester Road, South Shields | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay Babu | 15 Gilbert Street, South Shields | 168 yd | |
| Abbey's Eastenders | 400 South Eldon Street, South Shields | 469 yd | |
| The Little Cakery by the Sea | 68A Stanhope Road, South Shields | 534 yd | |
| H S & K K Gill | G S & H S Gill, 44 Stanhope Road | 582 yd | |
| Charlie's Deli | 4A Stanhope Road, South Shields | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmeds International Superstore | Ahmeds, 2 New George Street | 630 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 10-12 Frederick Street, South Shields | 739 yd | |
| LIDL Stores | 193 Laygate, South Shields | 852 yd | |
| Iceland | Chichester Road, South Shields | 927 yd | |
| Aldi | Chichester Road, South Shields | 927 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Park WEST PARK ROAD | tennis courts | 425 yd |
| Stanhope Primary School STANHOPE PRIMARY SCHOOL STANHOPE PRIMARY SCHOOL GRESFORD STREET | swimming pool | 551 yd |
| Trinity House Social Centre (Closed) LAYGATE | health and fitness suite | 698 yd |
| Laygate Community School LAYGATE | grass pitches | 781 yd |
| Mortimer Community Association & Comprehensive School READING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 862 yd |
| Brinkburn Recreation Ground ULLSWATER GARDENS | grass pitches | 968 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 | 1,035 yd |
| New Woman (Ladies Only) (Closed) Imeary Street | health and fitness suite | 1,079 yd |
| Kodokwai Judo Club TRINITY POINT TRINITY POINT COMMERCIAL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,092 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.