Brinkburn Street is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE34 0JU 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brinkburn Street, South Shields, NE34 0JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE34 0JZ, NE34 0AR, NE34 0JT, NE34 0JX, NE34 0LE, NE34 0LB, NE33 4QX, NE34 0LF, NE34 0DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE34 0JU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% of residents 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 | 46.5% | 48.2% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 53.5% | 51.8% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 NE34 0JU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.2% 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 | 42% | 53.2% | 11.2% | 37.9% | 15.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 23.2% | -14.4% | 44.2% | -21.0% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 15.3% | 4.6% | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4.7% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.6% | 38.5% | 5.9% | 48.4% | -9.9% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 34.5% | -2.9% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 13.7% | -4.6% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 7.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 5.8% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
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 | 25.4% | 22.2% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 15.1% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 10.8% | -9.2% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 5.9% | -0.9% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 17.3% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 28.6% | 12.5% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.8% | 94.6% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 91.3% | 91.5% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 5.4% | 4.1% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 91.5% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 4.9% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.8% | 76.7% | -6.9% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 27.1% | 13.5% | 13.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brinkburn Street was 176.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.0% higher than the Biddick and All Saints average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brinkburn Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Biddick and All Saints and the 102nd highest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Brinkburn Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2025-03-31 | £49,322 |
| 31 Brinkburn Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £35,250 | 2024-06-25 | £35,812 |
| 33 Brinkburn Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £26,750 | 2023-10-27 | £26,619 |
| 57 Brinkburn Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2023-07-07 | £87,097 |
| 29 Brinkburn Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £38,750 | 2022-08-31 | £40,416 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 3,065 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 3,349 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 3,367 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 4,844 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 | 4,891 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields Olive Street , NE33 4RH | - not rated | 132 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanhope Primary School Gresford Street , NE33 4SZ | 3out of 4 | 595 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley Primary School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 2out of 4 | 758 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) Brockley Avenue , NE34 0TS | 3out of 4 | 776 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick Hall Junior School Chesterton Road , NE34 9SP | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Community school | 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 | 806 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 | 2,321 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon School New Road , NE35 9DZ | 2out of 4 | 2,887 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jarrow School Field Terrace , NE32 5PR | 3out of 4 | 3,367 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 | 2,082 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 | 758 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 905 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| AutismAble CIC The Captains Row , NE33 5AS | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Epinay Business and Enterprise School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 3,022 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bamburgh School Norham Avenue , NE34 7TD | 3out of 4 | 3,051 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 | 388 yd | |
| Simply 2 Delicious | 201 Talbot Road, South Shields | 493 yd | |
| 5 Quarters | Boldon Lane Learning Centre, Boldon Lane | 564 yd | |
| Royal Voluntary Service | South Tyneside District Hospital, Harton Lane | 674 yd | |
| South Tyneside District Hospital | Harton Lane, South Shields | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Orders | 88 Boldon Lane, South Shields | 114 yd | |
| The New Green Baize Snooker Club | 1A Tyne Terrace, South Shields | 306 yd | |
| Mumbai Emperor | 337-339 Stanhope Road, South Shields | 553 yd | |
| The Ashley | 269 Stanhope Road, South Shields | 553 yd | |
| Harton & Westoe Miners Welfare Club | Harton And Westoe Welfare Ground, Low Lane | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planet Pizza | 75 Boldon Lane, South Shields | 56 yd | |
| Turkuaz | 67-69 Boldon Lane, South Shields | 56 yd | |
| Sunny House | 65 Boldon Lane, South Shields | 56 yd | |
| Frankies Fish and Chips | 8-8A Stoddart Street, South Shields | 58 yd | |
| Chennai Central | 94 Boldon Lane, South Shields | 114 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 32 Boldon Lane, South Shields | 118 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stanhope Primary School STANHOPE PRIMARY SCHOOL STANHOPE PRIMARY SCHOOL GRESFORD STREET | swimming pool | 569 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 | 671 yd |
| St Wilfrids Rc College TEMPLE PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Brinkburn Cio MCANANY AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 894 yd |
| South Shields Community School (Closed) Off Harton Lane | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 896 yd |
| West Park WEST PARK ROAD | tennis courts | 970 yd |
| Brinkburn Recreation Ground ULLSWATER GARDENS | grass pitches | 1,050 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 | 59 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.