Boldon Lane, South Shields, NE34 0LY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE34 0LY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	55.4%	54.5%	-0.9%	51.0%	3.5%
Male	44.6%	45.5%	0.9%	49.0%	-3.5%

Partnership Status

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	32.7%	38.5%	5.8%	37.9%	0.6%
Married: Opposite sex	42.6%	36.1%	-6.5%	44.2%	-8.1%
Married: Same sex	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%
Separated	2.8%	3.6%	0.8%	2.2%	1.4%
Divorced	7.4%	5.6%	-1.8%	9.1%	-3.5%
Widowed	14.2%	15.7%	1.5%	6.1%	9.6%

Health

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	53.8%	51.7%	-2.1%	48.4%	3.3%
Good health	24.5%	28.4%	3.9%	33.6%	-5.2%
Fair health	16.5%	17.2%	0.7%	12.7%	4.5%
Bad health	4.2%	1.9%	-2.3%	4.0%	-2.1%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.7%	-0.2%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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	28.1%	26.9%	-1.2%	18.2%	8.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.2%	7.4%	-2.8%	9.6%	-2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.7%	12.7%	-3.0%	13.4%	-0.7%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	3.3%	-0.1%	5.3%	-2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.4%	17.8%	6.4%	16.9%	0.9%
Degree or Similar	27.5%	31.7%	4.2%	33.8%	-2.1%
Other	3.7%	0.3%	-3.4%	2.8%	-2.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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)
Indian	0.9%	1.4%	0.5%	3.1%	-1.7%
Other Asian	2.6%	0.2%	-2.4%	1.6%	-1.4%
Black African	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.5%	-1.3%
Mixed White and African	0.2%	1.4%	1.2%	0.4%	1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	95%	94.2%	-0.8%	81.4%	12.8%
Other	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	1.6%	-0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.4% 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	94.8%	95.4%	0.6%	83.2%	12.2%
European Union	2.8%	1.9%	-0.9%	6.1%	-4.2%
Africa	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.7%	-1.3%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	0.9%	-1.2%	5.6%	-4.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%
Oceania	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.1%	95.8%	1.7%	83.2%	12.6%
10+ Years	0.7%	3.7%	3.0%	9.8%	-6.1%
2-5 Years	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	0.5%	-2.3%	1.9%	-1.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.9%	76.7%	-1.8%
Germany	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
Poland	0.2%	1.3%	-1.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
No passport held	23.7%	13.5%	10.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.6%	37.2%	4.4%
Christian	54%	46.2%	7.8%
Sikh	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
Not answered	3%	6.0%	-3.0%

Safety

Is Boldon Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Boldon Lane was 53.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.7% lower than the Biddick and All Saints average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Boldon Lane has the 5th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Biddick and All Saints and the 210th lowest crime rate of 523 local areas in South Tyneside .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£30,500

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in NE34 0LY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Boldon Lane are based on 86 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Tyneside.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Boldon Lane, South Shields, NE34 0LY

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE34 0LY

Average Price
£102,628

Semi-Detached
£105,731

Terraced
£87,114

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Boldon Lane

Average Price
£115,206

Semi-Detached
£123,317

Terraced
£118,222

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£63,993

Other
£229,536

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Boldon LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
173 Boldon Lane, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£130,000	2024-05-31	£142,518
191 Boldon Lane, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£105,000	2019-04-30	£141,685
173 Boldon Lane, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£95,000	2018-12-18	£128,350
155 Boldon Lane, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£54,950	2015-07-30	£81,715
171 Boldon Lane, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£57,000	2014-06-02	£87,501

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE34 0LY

Employment

NE34 0LY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of student residents living in NE34 0LY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	142
Retired	43
Other	37
Part-Time Employee	29
Student (economically inactive)	22
Self-Employed	20
Looking after home or family	14
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Unemployed	8

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	35
Education	23
Manufacturing	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Construction	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	16
Transport and storage	12
Administrative and support service activities	12
Other	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Information and communication	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Real estate activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Elizabeth Diamond Nursery School Ethel Terrace , NE34 0NH	- not rated	233 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
John Paul Nursery School Nash Avenue , NE34 8NS	- not rated	1,207 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wharfedale Drive Nursery School Wharfedale Drive , NE33 5LA	- not rated	1,263 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cleadon Park Nursery School Off Park Avenue , NE34 8QL	- not rated	2,052 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Laygate Nursery School Trinity Walk , NE33 5RU	- not rated	2,456 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
All Saints CofE Infants' School Harton Lane , NE34 0LN	- not rated	231 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School Brockley Avenue , NE34 0TS	- not rated	421 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) Brockley Avenue , NE34 0TS	3out of 4	446 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
All Saints' Church of England Primary School Brockley Avenue , NE34 0TS	- not rated	453 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
All Saints' CofE Junior School Brockley Avenue , NE34 0TS	- not rated	453 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	- not rated	900 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	- not rated	900 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Brinkburn School McAnany Avenue , NE34 0PJ	- not rated	973 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chuter Ede Comprehensive School Galsworthy Road , NE34 9UG	- not rated	1,203 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mortimer Community College Reading Road , NE33 4UG	- not rated	1,584 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stephenson Memorial Middle School Argyle Street , Willington Quay NE28 0JQ	- not rated	5,197 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tyne Coast College St George's Avenue , NE34 6ET	- not rated	2,343 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Margaret Sutton School Ashley Road , NE34 0PF	- not rated	976 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	3out of 4	1,001 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	3out of 4	1,094 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Galsworthy Centre C/O Chuter Ede Education Centre , Galsworthy Road NE34 9UG	- not rated	1,203 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Epinay Business and Enterprise School Nevinson Avenue , NE34 8BT	4out of 4	1,877 yd	Foundation special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
5 Quarters	Boldon Lane Learning Centre, Boldon Lane	144 yd
Simply 2 Delicious	201 Talbot Road, South Shields	645 yd
Royal Voluntary Service	South Tyneside District Hospital, Harton Lane	656 yd
South Tyneside District Hospital	Harton Lane, South Shields	656 yd
Crown Bingo	Crown Bingo And Social Club, Hudson Street	743 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The New Green Baize Snooker Club	1A Tyne Terrace, South Shields	119 yd
Last Orders	88 Boldon Lane, South Shields	339 yd
Harton & Westoe Miners Welfare Club	Harton And Westoe Welfare Ground, Low Lane	403 yd
The New Mill	Chesterton Road, South Shields	863 yd
Mumbai Emperor	337-339 Stanhope Road, South Shields	928 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Guy's Chinese Takeaway	196A Green Lane, South Shields	235 yd
Pizza rush	196A Green Lane, South Shields	235 yd
Sea View Chop Suey House	100 Boldon Lane, South Shields	240 yd
Chennai Central	94 Boldon Lane, South Shields	339 yd
Green Lane Fisheries	250 Green Lane, South Shields	407 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lidl	32 Boldon Lane, South Shields		474 yd
Sainsbury's	7-13 Binchester Street, South Shields		968 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Harton And Westoe Miners Welfare HARTON AND WESTOE COLLIERIES WELFARE GROUND HARTON AND WESTOE COLLIERIES WELFARE GROUND LOW LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	349 yd
Biddick Hall Junior School CHESTERTON ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	732 yd
St Wilfrids Rc College TEMPLE PARK ROAD	grass pitches	904 yd
South Shields Community School (Closed) Off Harton Lane	athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	972 yd
Brinkburn Cio MCANANY AVENUE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	976 yd
Stanhope Primary School STANHOPE PRIMARY SCHOOL STANHOPE PRIMARY SCHOOL GRESFORD STREET	swimming pool	977 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	95.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	95.8%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	95.8%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	53.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	104 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.