South Eldon Street is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE33 5SX 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 South Eldon Street, South Shields, NE33 5SX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE33 5SY, NE33 5LY, NE33 5JN, NE33 5LX, NE33 5AE, NE33 5LU, NE33 5SU, NE33 5SZ, NE33 5LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE33 5SX is primarily male, with 62.7% 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 | 38.9% | 37.3% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -13.7% |
| Male | 61.1% | 62.7% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 13.7% |
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 5SX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.6% 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 | 48% | 49.6% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.9% | 26.2% | -0.7% | 44.2% | -18.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 17.1% | 13.5% | -3.6% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 (62.9%) 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 | 34.5% | 30.8% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -17.6% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 32.1% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 23.3% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 10.6% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 10.7% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 18.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.4% | 24.3% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 13.9% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.4% | 16.7% | -6.7% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 8.3% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 18.8% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.3% | 18.1% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -15.7% |
| Other | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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 | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 94.1% | 92.9% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 96.1% | 96.2% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 96.2% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.2% | 76.7% | -12.5% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 31.4% | 13.5% | 17.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.9% | 37.2% | 14.7% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Eldon Street was 179.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.1% higher than the Bede average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Eldon Street has the 24th highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Bede and the 96th highest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 291 South Eldon Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £49,950 | 2024-11-22 | £51,456 |
| 291 South Eldon Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2024-04-05 | £66,054 |
| 277 South Eldon Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2023-11-13 | £114,746 |
| 283 South Eldon Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £69,500 | 2023-09-14 | £72,370 |
| 277 South Eldon Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2023-03-14 | £111,317 |
NE33 5SX area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% 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 | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 2,764 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 4,016 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 | 4,167 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 4,212 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 4,550 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 | 605 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields Olive Street , NE33 4RH | - not rated | 748 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley Primary School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 2out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laygate Community School Laygate Lane , NE33 4JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mortimer Primary School Mortimer Road , NE34 0RW | 4out of 4 | 1,436 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,289 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mortimer Community College Reading Road , NE33 4UG | 2out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Academy Lisle Road , NE34 6DL | 4out of 4 | 2,706 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jarrow School Field Terrace , NE32 5PR | 3out of 4 | 3,188 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norham High School Alnwick Avenue , NE29 7BU | 1out of 4 | 3,639 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 | 1,914 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 | 4,874 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 | 375 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 | 1,022 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Epinay Business and Enterprise School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 2,735 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bamburgh School Norham Avenue , NE34 7TD | 3out of 4 | 3,120 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 528 yd | |
| Jumbo Jim | 2 Garwood Street, South Shields | 633 yd | |
| Starbucks | Newcastle Road, South Shields | 834 yd | |
| Cafe Direct | 14A Portberry Street, South Shields | 937 yd | |
| Willows Cat Adoption Centre | 1A Wantage Street, South Shields | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tyne Dock Hotel | Kennedys, South Eldon Street | 121 yd | |
| Mumbai Emperor | 337-339 Stanhope Road, South Shields | 740 yd | |
| The Ashley | 269 Stanhope Road, South Shields | 740 yd | |
| Last Orders | 88 Boldon Lane, South Shields | 921 yd | |
| Armstrong Hall Social Club | Armstrong Hall, Stanhope Road | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey's Eastenders | 400 South Eldon Street, South Shields | 39 yd | |
| Royal Chef | 83 Hudson Street, South Shields | 419 yd | |
| The Hot Stop | M I Dickson Ltd, Heddon Way | 574 yd | |
| Bombay Babu | 15 Gilbert Street, South Shields | 580 yd | |
| Shergill Fish & Chips | 198 Stanhope Road, South Shields | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 32 Boldon Lane, South Shields | 785 yd | |
| Ahmeds International Superstore | Ahmeds, 2 New George Street | 1,014 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stanhope Primary School STANHOPE PRIMARY SCHOOL STANHOPE PRIMARY SCHOOL GRESFORD STREET | swimming pool | 572 yd |
| West Park WEST PARK ROAD | tennis courts | 746 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 | 71 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.