Cauldwell Avenue is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE34 0SB 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 Cauldwell Avenue, South Shields, NE34 0SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE34 0SF, NE34 0SE, NE34 0SD, NE34 0SA, NE34 0RZ, NE34 0SG, NE34 0SN, NE34 0SW, NE34 0RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE34 0SB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 51.5% | 49.9% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 48.5% | 50.1% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NE34 0SB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.5% | 32.6% | 10.1% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64% | 57% | -7.0% | 44.2% | 12.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 5.4% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.5% | 56.4% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 8.0% |
| Good health | 24.4% | 29% | 4.6% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 11.2% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
In the area around NE34 0SB this area, 6.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -12.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 7.8% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 16.3% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 6.4% | -0.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 23.1% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.3% | 39.7% | 4.4% | 33.8% | 5.9% |
| Other | 5.2% | 0.7% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.4% | 98.4% | 2.0% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Arab | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 99.7% 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 | 96.9% | 99.7% | 2.8% | 83.2% | 16.5% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 99.7% | 2.8% | 83.2% | 16.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 55.9% | 46.2% | 9.7% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cauldwell Avenue was 36.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.4% lower than the Horsley Hill average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Cauldwell Avenue has the 12th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Horsley Hill and the 103rd lowest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Cauldwell Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-08-27 | £274,659 |
| 21 Cauldwell Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-03-14 | £223,718 |
| 31 Cauldwell Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2024-11-22 | £204,301 |
| 29 Cauldwell Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-07-29 | £172,400 |
| 17 Cauldwell Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-07-01 | £234,464 |
NE34 0SB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 130 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 26 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School Percy Square , River View NE30 4AG | 3out of 4 | 3,876 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 4,309 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 4,373 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 4,787 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mortimer Primary School Mortimer Road , NE34 0RW | 4out of 4 | 222 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley Primary School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 2out of 4 | 821 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laygate Community School Laygate Lane , NE33 4JJ | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanhope Primary School Gresford Street , NE33 4SZ | 3out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School Harton House Road East , NE34 6DZ | 4out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mortimer Community College Reading Road , NE33 4UG | 2out of 4 | 241 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 4out of 4 | 948 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Academy Lisle Road , NE34 6DL | 4out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon School New Road , NE35 9DZ | 2out of 4 | 4,197 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norham High School Alnwick Avenue , NE29 7BU | 1out of 4 | 4,487 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 | 540 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 | 4,461 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 717 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 2out of 4 | 821 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| AutismAble CIC The Captains Row , NE33 5AS | - not rated | 1,388 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bamburgh School Norham Avenue , NE34 7TD | 3out of 4 | 1,577 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Epinay Business and Enterprise School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 4,278 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Network | Mortimer Community Network, Reading Road | 359 yd | |
| The Spud Inn | 75A Mortimer Road, South Shields | 470 yd | |
| Q. T. | 35 Dean Road, South Shields | 506 yd | |
| Dehli 6 Lounge at Westoe | South Shields And Westoe Cricket Club, 33 Dean Road | 506 yd | |
| Willows Cat Adoption Centre | 1A Wantage Street, South Shields | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The County Hotel | 34 Sunderland Road, South Shields | 288 yd | |
| Hedworth Hall | Hedworth Assembly Rooms, The Hedworth Hall | 506 yd | |
| Armstrong Hall Social Club | Armstrong Hall, Stanhope Road | 598 yd | |
| R A F Association | 4 Dean Road, South Shields | 619 yd | |
| The Old Ship | 147 Sunderland Road, South Shields | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The China Cook | 67A Canterbury Street, South Shields | 432 yd | |
| South Shields and Westoe Club | Westoe Rugby Club, Dean Road | 506 yd | |
| Lasun Indian Cuisine | 50 Dean Road, South Shields | 610 yd | |
| Mardi Gras | 24 Dean Road, South Shields | 619 yd | |
| The Little Cakery by the Sea | 68A Stanhope Road, South Shields | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Chichester Road, South Shields | 1,028 yd | |
| Aldi | Chichester Road, South Shields | 1,028 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Readhead Park GROSVENOR ROAD | tennis courts | 274 yd |
| Mortimer Community Association & Comprehensive School READING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 348 yd |
| 1861 Lifestyle Centre St. Georges Avenue | health and fitness suite | 500 yd |
| South Shields And Westoe Club SOUTH SHIELDS AND WESTOE CLUB SOUTH SHIELDS AND WESTOE CLUB DEAN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 508 yd |
| Brinkburn Recreation Ground ULLSWATER GARDENS | grass pitches | 539 yd |
| New Woman (Ladies Only) (Closed) Imeary Street | health and fitness suite | 596 yd |
| Total Fitness (Closed) Imeary Street | health and fitness suite | 599 yd |
| West Park WEST PARK ROAD | tennis courts | 800 yd |
| St Wilfrids Rc College TEMPLE PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 988 yd |
| Laygate Community School LAYGATE | grass pitches | 1,037 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 | 159.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.