Richmond Road is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE34 0QL is located in the West Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Shields. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Richmond Road, South Shields, NE34 0QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE33 4SS, NE34 0PB, NE33 4ST, NE34 0QN, NE33 4SU, NE34 0PD, NE33 4TD, NE34 0QJ, NE33 4TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE34 0QL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 54.3% | 49.8% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 45.7% | 50.2% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 0QL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.4% 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 | 40.5% | 42.4% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 4.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.5% | 30.4% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -13.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4% | 4.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 16.5% | 17.8% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 4.2% | -2.3% | 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 | 44.9% | 43.7% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 35.1% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 14.9% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 5% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 22% | 17.4% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 11.6% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 12.1% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 7.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 17.4% | 1.4% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.5% | 32.1% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 10.9% | 9.2% | 1.6% | 9.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 94.4% | 86% | -8.4% | 81.4% | 4.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 86.5% 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 | 94.4% | 86.5% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 11.3% | 9.6% | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 86.9% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 8.6% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.2% | 76.7% | -7.5% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 8.6% | 0.2% | 8.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richmond Road was 69.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.4% lower than the Biddick and All Saints average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Richmond Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Biddick and All Saints and the 260th highest crime rate of 523 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Richmond Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £63,500 | 2026-03-02 | £63,500 |
| 68 Richmond Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2026-01-12 | £118,262 |
| 66 Richmond Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2025-09-12 | £163,708 |
| 2 Richmond Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2025-07-24 | £93,610 |
| 6 Richmond Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2025-06-19 | £215,913 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wharfedale Drive Nursery School Wharfedale Drive , NE33 5LA | - not rated | 485 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Diamond Nursery School Ethel Terrace , NE34 0NH | - not rated | 781 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laygate Nursery School Trinity Walk , NE33 5RU | - not rated | 1,641 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Paul Nursery School Nash Avenue , NE34 8NS | - not rated | 1,850 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleadon Park Nursery School Off Park Avenue , NE34 8QL | - not rated | 2,012 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Primary School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | - not rated | 165 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley Academy Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | - not rated | 184 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanhope Primary School Gresford Street , NE33 4SZ | 3out of 4 | 271 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SS Peter and Paul RC Voluntary Aided Primary School Olive Street , NE33 4RH | - not rated | 530 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields Olive Street , NE33 4RH | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Academy converter | 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 | - not rated | 421 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | - not rated | 421 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mortimer Community College Reading Road , NE33 4UG | - not rated | 710 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinkburn School McAnany Avenue , NE34 0PJ | - not rated | 721 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Technology College Lisle Road , NE34 6DL | - not rated | 1,863 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephenson Memorial Middle School Argyle Street , Willington Quay NE28 0JQ | - not rated | 5,103 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willington Middle School Denbigh Avenue , Howdon NE28 0PP | - not rated | 5,295 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,461 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tynemouth College Hawkeys Lane , NE29 9BZ | - not rated | 4,852 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 | 5,086 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 | 3out of 4 | 165 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Sutton School Ashley Road , NE34 0PF | - not rated | 276 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 344 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's High School 52 Sunderland Road , NE34 0SW | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Galsworthy Centre C/O Chuter Ede Education Centre , Galsworthy Road NE34 9UG | - not rated | 2,094 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simply 2 Delicious | 201 Talbot Road, South Shields | 459 yd | |
| Willows Cat Adoption Centre | 1A Wantage Street, South Shields | 602 yd | |
| Crown Bingo | Crown Bingo And Social Club, Hudson Street | 646 yd | |
| Royal Voluntary Service | South Tyneside District Hospital, Harton Lane | 726 yd | |
| South Tyneside District Hospital | Harton Lane, South Shields | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Emperor | 337-339 Stanhope Road, South Shields | 32 yd | |
| The Ashley | 269 Stanhope Road, South Shields | 32 yd | |
| Last Orders | 88 Boldon Lane, South Shields | 667 yd | |
| Armstrong Hall Social Club | Armstrong Hall, Stanhope Road | 792 yd | |
| The New Green Baize Snooker Club | 1A Tyne Terrace, South Shields | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luigis Pizzeria | 399 Stanhope Road, South Shields | 149 yd | |
| Shergill Fish & Chips | 198 Stanhope Road, South Shields | 169 yd | |
| The Golden Chippy | 511 Stanhope Road, South Shields | 484 yd | |
| Abbey's South Shields | 501 Stanhope Road, South Shields | 484 yd | |
| Tasty Duck | 533 Stanhope Road, South Shields | 484 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 32 Boldon Lane, South Shields | 601 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stanhope Primary School STANHOPE PRIMARY SCHOOL STANHOPE PRIMARY SCHOOL GRESFORD STREET | swimming pool | 200 yd |
| St Wilfrids Rc College TEMPLE PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 417 yd |
| West Park WEST PARK ROAD | tennis courts | 455 yd |
| Brinkburn Recreation Ground ULLSWATER GARDENS | grass pitches | 546 yd |
| Mortimer Community Association & Comprehensive School READING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 700 yd |
| Brinkburn Cio MCANANY AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 714 yd |
| South Shields Community School (Closed) Off Harton Lane | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 723 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 | 1,032 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.