Alnwick Road is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE34 0LA 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 Alnwick Road, South Shields, NE34 0LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE34 0JS, NE33 4QY, NE34 0LD, NE33 4QX, NE33 4RB, NE34 0JR, NE33 4QZ, NE34 0LE, NE33 4RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE34 0LA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 50% | 47.2% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 50% | 52.8% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 0LA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.1% 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 | 42.2% | 45.1% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.9% | 23.5% | -6.4% | 44.2% | -20.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 3.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 18% | 19.8% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 10.7% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 8% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 40.6% | 40% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -8.4% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 31% | -6.8% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 20.5% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 7.8% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 6.5% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.9% | 22.7% | 1.8% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 14.7% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.8% | 9.2% | -12.6% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 8% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 17.2% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 26.4% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 94.1% | 86.9% | -7.2% | 81.4% | 5.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 87.9% 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 | 92.1% | 87.9% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 2.5% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 7.1% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 87.9% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 4% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 31.2% | 13.5% | 17.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alnwick Road was 320.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 148.4% higher than the Biddick and All Saints average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alnwick Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Biddick and All Saints and the 42nd highest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 155.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Alnwick Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2024-11-12 | £44,262 |
| 5 Alnwick Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-04-01 | £95,831 |
| 5 Alnwick Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £26,000 | 2001-05-04 | £71,029 |
| 3 Alnwick Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £22,000 | 1997-05-28 | £71,853 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 3,102 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 3,505 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 3,506 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 | 4,737 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 4,889 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 | 38 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanhope Primary School Gresford Street , NE33 4SZ | 3out of 4 | 439 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley Primary School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 2out of 4 | 641 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) Brockley Avenue , NE34 0TS | 3out of 4 | 932 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick Hall Junior School Chesterton Road , NE34 9SP | 3out of 4 | 1,249 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 | 742 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mortimer Community College Reading Road , NE33 4UG | 2out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Academy Lisle Road , NE34 6DL | 4out of 4 | 2,264 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon School New Road , NE35 9DZ | 2out of 4 | 3,041 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jarrow School Field Terrace , NE32 5PR | 3out of 4 | 3,427 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 | 1,943 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 | 5,415 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 641 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| AutismAble CIC The Captains Row , NE33 5AS | - not rated | 1,017 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bamburgh School Norham Avenue , NE34 7TD | 3out of 4 | 2,944 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Epinay Business and Enterprise School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 3,062 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Bingo | Crown Bingo And Social Club, Hudson Street | 348 yd | |
| Simply 2 Delicious | 201 Talbot Road, South Shields | 471 yd | |
| Royal Voluntary Service | South Tyneside District Hospital, Harton Lane | 699 yd | |
| South Tyneside District Hospital | Harton Lane, South Shields | 699 yd | |
| 5 Quarters | Boldon Lane Learning Centre, Boldon Lane | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Orders | 88 Boldon Lane, South Shields | 266 yd | |
| Mumbai Emperor | 337-339 Stanhope Road, South Shields | 407 yd | |
| The Ashley | 269 Stanhope Road, South Shields | 407 yd | |
| The New Green Baize Snooker Club | 1A Tyne Terrace, South Shields | 454 yd | |
| Harton & Westoe Miners Welfare Club | Harton And Westoe Welfare Ground, Low Lane | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Chippy | 511 Stanhope Road, South Shields | 79 yd | |
| Abbey's South Shields | 501 Stanhope Road, South Shields | 79 yd | |
| Tasty Duck | 533 Stanhope Road, South Shields | 79 yd | |
| Frankies Fish and Chips | 8-8A Stoddart Street, South Shields | 168 yd | |
| Planet Pizza | 75 Boldon Lane, South Shields | 177 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 32 Boldon Lane, South Shields | 192 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stanhope Primary School STANHOPE PRIMARY SCHOOL STANHOPE PRIMARY SCHOOL GRESFORD STREET | swimming pool | 412 yd |
| St Wilfrids Rc College TEMPLE PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 631 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 | 791 yd |
| West Park WEST PARK ROAD | tennis courts | 815 yd |
| Brinkburn Cio MCANANY AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 864 yd |
| South Shields Community School (Closed) Off Harton Lane | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 868 yd |
| Brinkburn Recreation Ground ULLSWATER GARDENS | grass pitches | 932 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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.