Falcon Way is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE34 0DH is located in the Biddick and All Saints electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Shields. This postcode has been in use since 1986-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Falcon Way, South Shields, NE34 0DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE34 0TS, NE34 0TT, NE34 0TE, NE34 0DJ, NE34 0TB, NE34 0TU, NE34 0BQ, NE34 0BH, NE34 0HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE34 0DH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.7% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 50% | 48.3% | -1.7% | 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 | 32.4% | 36.6% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.1% | 45% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 10.9% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 6.4% | 1.0% | 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 (68.5%) 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 | 33.6% | 36.6% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -11.8% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 31.9% | 2.5% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 26.1% | 18.5% | -7.6% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 9.9% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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.
In the area around NE34 0DH this area, 31% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.6% | 31% | -14.6% | 18.2% | 12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 9.4% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 11.8% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 12.3% | 7.9% | 5.3% | 7.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 13.8% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.8% | 18.2% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -15.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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 | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 93.3% | 94% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 95.8% | 94.4% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 94.8% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 24.1% | 13.5% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Falcon Way was 61.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.1% lower than the Bede average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Falcon Way has the 26th lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Bede and the 203rd lowest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Falcon Way, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-03-21 | £208,676 |
| 11 Falcon Way, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-03-21 | £208,676 |
| 5 Falcon Way, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-05-21 | £168,174 |
| 5 Falcon Way, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-05-21 | £168,174 |
| 16 Falcon Way, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2020-07-06 | £163,782 |
NE34 0DH area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% 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.
| Retired | 59 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 2,562 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 2,804 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 2,820 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 4,502 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) Brockley Avenue , NE34 0TS | 3out of 4 | 235 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick Hall Junior School Chesterton Road , NE34 9SP | 3out of 4 | 389 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkton Infants' School St Simon Street , NE34 9SD | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Blyton Primary School Blyton Avenue , Simonside NE34 9BN | 3out of 4 | 712 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkton Academy Dame Flora Robson Avenue , NE34 9RD | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,480 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mortimer Community College Reading Road , NE33 4UG | 2out of 4 | 2,116 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon School New Road , NE35 9DZ | 2out of 4 | 2,172 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Academy Lisle Road , NE34 6DL | 4out of 4 | 2,879 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jarrow School Field Terrace , NE32 5PR | 3out of 4 | 2,978 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 | 2,874 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| AutismAble CIC The Captains Row , NE33 5AS | - not rated | 1,839 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Epinay Business and Enterprise School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 2,752 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bamburgh School Norham Avenue , NE34 7TD | 3out of 4 | 3,757 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Quarters | Boldon Lane Learning Centre, Boldon Lane | 458 yd | |
| Starbucks | Newcastle Road, South Shields | 963 yd | |
| Crown Bingo | Crown Bingo And Social Club, Hudson Street | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge | Wenlock Road, South Shields | 488 yd | |
| The New Mill | Chesterton Road, South Shields | 525 yd | |
| The New Green Baize Snooker Club | 1A Tyne Terrace, South Shields | 591 yd | |
| Last Orders | 88 Boldon Lane, South Shields | 692 yd | |
| Saint Simonside Ltd | Simonside Workingmens Social Club, 197-199 Winskell Road | 706 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Lane Fisheries | 250 Green Lane, South Shields | 105 yd | |
| Guy's Chinese Takeaway | 196A Green Lane, South Shields | 270 yd | |
| Pizza rush | 196A Green Lane, South Shields | 270 yd | |
| Rice and Spice | 3 Binchester Street, South Shields | 560 yd | |
| Sea View Chop Suey House | 100 Boldon Lane, South Shields | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 7-13 Binchester Street, South Shields | 560 yd | |
| Lidl | 32 Boldon Lane, South Shields | 790 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Biddick Hall Junior School CHESTERTON ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 386 yd |
| Simonside Outdoor Adventure SIMONSIDE YOUTH CENTRE SIMONSIDE YOUTH CENTRE ST SIMON STREET | health and fitness suite | 654 yd |
| Harton And Westoe Miners Welfare HARTON AND WESTOE COLLIERIES WELFARE GROUND HARTON AND WESTOE COLLIERIES WELFARE GROUND LOW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 726 yd |
| Lord Blyton Primary School BLYTON AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 851 yd |
| Chuter Ede Community Association GALSWORTHY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,041 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 63 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.12 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.