Brownlow Road is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE34 0QT 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 Brownlow Road, South Shields, NE34 0QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE34 0QU, NE34 0QR, NE34 0QH, NE34 0QP, NE34 0QJ, NE34 0RG, NE34 0QX, NE34 0NR, NE34 0QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE34 0QT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 50.6% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 46.9% | 49.4% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 0QT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.1% 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 | 41.2% | 46.1% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35% | 24.5% | -10.5% | 44.2% | -19.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 4.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 18.6% | 5.1% | 9.1% | 9.5% |
| Widowed | 8% | 6.4% | -1.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40% | 37.3% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -11.1% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 36.4% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 19.5% | 7.9% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 13.1% | 5.1% | -8.0% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 4.5% | 1.7% | -2.8% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
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 20%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35% | 22.4% | -12.6% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 12.7% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 15.6% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 6.3% | -0.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 17.6% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.2% | 20% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -13.8% |
| Other | 2.6% | 5.4% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 98.2% | 94.1% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 99.1% | 96.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.1% | 96.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 28.7% | 13.5% | 15.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brownlow Road was 31.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.5% lower than the Biddick and All Saints average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brownlow Road has the lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Biddick and All Saints and the 117th lowest crime rate of 523 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 Brownlow Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2025-12-18 | £72,638 |
| 99 Brownlow Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2025-06-20 | £66,307 |
| 38 Brownlow Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2023-05-11 | £89,538 |
| 59 Brownlow Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2022-12-12 | £66,174 |
| 61 Brownlow Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2022-04-29 | £78,863 |
NE34 0QT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Diamond Nursery School Ethel Terrace , NE34 0NH | - not rated | 551 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wharfedale Drive Nursery School Wharfedale Drive , NE33 5LA | - not rated | 732 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Paul Nursery School Nash Avenue , NE34 8NS | - not rated | 1,581 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleadon Park Nursery School Off Park Avenue , NE34 8QL | - not rated | 1,897 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Laygate Nursery School Trinity Walk , NE33 5RU | - not rated | 1,915 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 350 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley Academy Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | - not rated | 399 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SS Peter and Paul RC Voluntary Aided Primary School Olive Street , NE33 4RH | - not rated | 417 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 | 417 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE Infants' School Harton Lane , NE34 0LN | - not rated | 420 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | - not rated | 359 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | - not rated | 359 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinkburn School McAnany Avenue , NE34 0PJ | - not rated | 604 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mortimer Community College Reading Road , NE33 4UG | - not rated | 937 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chuter Ede Comprehensive School Galsworthy Road , NE34 9UG | - not rated | 1,811 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,196 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willington Middle School Denbigh Avenue , Howdon NE28 0PP | - not rated | 5,433 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 | 1,696 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tynemouth College Hawkeys Lane , NE29 9BZ | - not rated | 5,107 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 | 5,371 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Sutton School Ashley Road , NE34 0PF | - not rated | 349 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 350 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 466 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's High School 52 Sunderland Road , NE34 0SW | - not rated | 1,359 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 | 1,811 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 | 230 yd | |
| Royal Voluntary Service | South Tyneside District Hospital, Harton Lane | 494 yd | |
| South Tyneside District Hospital | Harton Lane, South Shields | 494 yd | |
| Crown Bingo | Crown Bingo And Social Club, Hudson Street | 612 yd | |
| 5 Quarters | Boldon Lane Learning Centre, Boldon Lane | 771 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Emperor | 337-339 Stanhope Road, South Shields | 303 yd | |
| The Ashley | 269 Stanhope Road, South Shields | 303 yd | |
| Last Orders | 88 Boldon Lane, South Shields | 457 yd | |
| The New Green Baize Snooker Club | 1A Tyne Terrace, South Shields | 536 yd | |
| Harton & Westoe Miners Welfare Club | Harton And Westoe Welfare Ground, Low Lane | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luigis Pizzeria | 399 Stanhope Road, South Shields | 228 yd | |
| Shergill Fish & Chips | 198 Stanhope Road, South Shields | 266 yd | |
| The Golden Chippy | 511 Stanhope Road, South Shields | 347 yd | |
| Abbey's South Shields | 501 Stanhope Road, South Shields | 347 yd | |
| Tasty Duck | 533 Stanhope Road, South Shields | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 32 Boldon Lane, South Shields | 443 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrids Rc College TEMPLE PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 360 yd |
| Stanhope Primary School STANHOPE PRIMARY SCHOOL STANHOPE PRIMARY SCHOOL GRESFORD STREET | swimming pool | 418 yd |
| Brinkburn Cio MCANANY AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 600 yd |
| South Shields Community School (Closed) Off Harton Lane | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 605 yd |
| Brinkburn Recreation Ground ULLSWATER GARDENS | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| West Park WEST PARK ROAD | tennis courts | 739 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 | 748 yd |
| Mortimer Community Association & Comprehensive School READING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 929 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 | 70.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.