Brockley Avenue is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE34 0TX 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 Brockley Avenue, South Shields, NE34 0TX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE34 0TU, NE34 0TT, NE34 0TY, NE34 0DH, NE34 0HA, NE34 0TS, NE34 0TR, NE34 0TB, NE34 9JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE34 0TX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 56% | 53.2% | -2.8% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 44% | 46.8% | 2.8% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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% | 40% | 8.0% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 36.5% | -7.5% | 44.2% | -7.7% |
| Separated | 5% | 4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 8% | 9.5% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 11% | 10% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.4% | 36.4% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -12.0% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 30.9% | 3.1% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 22.4% | 16.9% | -5.5% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 12% | 12.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 8.3% |
| Very bad health | 5.4% | 3.4% | -2.0% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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.
In the area around NE34 0TX this area, 32.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 13.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.5% | 32.2% | -10.3% | 18.2% | 14.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 14.9% | 1.4% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 10.4% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 9.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 18.8% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 10% | 13.9% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -19.9% |
| Other | 5% | 0.5% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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 | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 90% | 95.3% | 5.3% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.9% 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 | 92.1% | 97.9% | 5.8% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 1.3% | -3.7% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 98.3% | 6.6% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0% | -6.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 32.1% | 13.5% | 18.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 54.7% | 46.2% | 8.5% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brockley Avenue was 45.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.7% lower than the Bede average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brockley Avenue has the 18th lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Bede and the 170th lowest crime rate of 523 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 Brockley Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2008-12-12 | £154,816 |
| 115 Brockley Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,950 | 2005-06-09 | £212,020 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Full-Time Employee | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Diamond Nursery School Ethel Terrace , NE34 0NH | - not rated | 724 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Paul Nursery School Nash Avenue , NE34 8NS | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wharfedale Drive Nursery School Wharfedale Drive , NE33 5LA | - not rated | 1,778 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 2,426 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleadon Park Nursery School Off Park Avenue , NE34 8QL | - not rated | 2,438 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints' Church of England Primary School Brockley Avenue , NE34 0TS | - not rated | 150 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' CofE Junior School Brockley Avenue , NE34 0TS | - not rated | 150 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) Brockley Avenue , NE34 0TS | 3out of 4 | 155 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick Hall Junior School Chesterton Road , NE34 9SP | - not rated | 171 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School Brockley Avenue , NE34 0TS | - not rated | 206 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuter Ede Comprehensive School Galsworthy Road , NE34 9UG | - not rated | 812 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | - not rated | 1,494 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | - not rated | 1,494 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinkburn School McAnany Avenue , NE34 0PJ | - not rated | 1,533 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon School New Road , NE35 9DZ | - not rated | 1,979 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 | 5,152 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 | 2,939 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Galsworthy Centre C/O Chuter Ede Education Centre , Galsworthy Road NE34 9UG | - not rated | 812 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Sutton School Ashley Road , NE34 0PF | - not rated | 1,573 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 1,692 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Epinay Business and Enterprise School Nevinson Avenue , NE34 8BT | 4out of 4 | 2,046 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Quarters | Boldon Lane Learning Centre, Boldon Lane | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Mill | Chesterton Road, South Shields | 335 yd | |
| The Bridge | Wenlock Road, South Shields | 485 yd | |
| Saint Simonside Ltd | Simonside Workingmens Social Club, 197-199 Winskell Road | 665 yd | |
| The New Green Baize Snooker Club | 1A Tyne Terrace, South Shields | 707 yd | |
| WHITELEAS DISTRICT SOCIAL CLUB | Oswald Street, South Shields | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Lane Fisheries | 250 Green Lane, South Shields | 278 yd | |
| Guy's Chinese Takeaway | 196A Green Lane, South Shields | 402 yd | |
| Pizza rush | 196A Green Lane, South Shields | 402 yd | |
| Polaris Chinese Takeaway | 25 Gaskell Avenue, South Shields | 613 yd | |
| Rice and Spice | 3 Binchester Street, South Shields | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 7-13 Binchester Street, South Shields | 665 yd | |
| Lidl | 32 Boldon Lane, South Shields | 956 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Biddick Hall Junior School CHESTERTON ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 196 yd |
| Simonside Outdoor Adventure SIMONSIDE YOUTH CENTRE SIMONSIDE YOUTH CENTRE ST SIMON STREET | health and fitness suite | 601 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 | 740 yd |
| Chuter Ede Community Association GALSWORTHY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 853 yd |
| Lord Blyton Primary School BLYTON AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 964 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 58.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.54 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.54 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.