Heron Villas is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE34 0TZ 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 1986-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Heron Villas, South Shields, NE34 0TZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE34 0TN, NE34 0BD, NE34 0DJ, NE34 0TW, NE34 0BZ, NE34 0TE, NE34 0TS, NE34 0AP, NE34 0BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE34 0TZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.7% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 50% | 48.3% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 32.4% | 36.6% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.1% | 45% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 10.9% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 6.4% | 1.0% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.5%) 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 | 33.6% | 36.6% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -11.8% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 31.9% | 2.5% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 26.1% | 18.5% | -7.6% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 9.9% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 0TZ this area, 31% 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 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.6% | 31% | -14.6% | 18.2% | 12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 9.4% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 11.8% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 12.3% | 7.9% | 5.3% | 7.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 13.8% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.8% | 18.2% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -15.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 93.3% | 94% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 95.8% | 94.4% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 94.8% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 24.1% | 13.5% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heron Villas was 61.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.5% lower than the Bede average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heron Villas has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Bede and the 237th lowest crime rate of 523 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Heron Villas, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-11-05 | £157,069 |
| 1 Heron Villas, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £51,000 | 1999-03-31 | £193,552 |
NE34 0TZ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Retired | 59 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Diamond Nursery School Ethel Terrace , NE34 0NH | - not rated | 377 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Paul Nursery School Nash Avenue , NE34 8NS | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wharfedale Drive Nursery School Wharfedale Drive , NE33 5LA | - not rated | 1,440 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleadon Park Nursery School Off Park Avenue , NE34 8QL | - not rated | 2,263 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Laygate Nursery School Trinity Walk , NE33 5RU | - not rated | 2,612 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School Brockley Avenue , NE34 0TS | - not rated | 156 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) Brockley Avenue , NE34 0TS | 3out of 4 | 195 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Church of England Primary School Brockley Avenue , NE34 0TS | - not rated | 199 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' CofE Junior School Brockley Avenue , NE34 0TS | - not rated | 199 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE Infants' School Harton Lane , NE34 0LN | - not rated | 482 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 1,065 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | - not rated | 1,164 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | - not rated | 1,164 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinkburn School McAnany Avenue , NE34 0PJ | - not rated | 1,237 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mortimer Community College Reading Road , NE33 4UG | - not rated | 1,833 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 | 5,096 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 | 2,592 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 | 1,065 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Sutton School Ashley Road , NE34 0PF | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Epinay Business and Enterprise School Nevinson Avenue , NE34 8BT | 4out of 4 | 1,999 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 | 242 yd | |
| Crown Bingo | Crown Bingo And Social Club, Hudson Street | 837 yd | |
| Simply 2 Delicious | 201 Talbot Road, South Shields | 910 yd | |
| Royal Voluntary Service | South Tyneside District Hospital, Harton Lane | 914 yd | |
| South Tyneside District Hospital | Harton Lane, South Shields | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Green Baize Snooker Club | 1A Tyne Terrace, South Shields | 364 yd | |
| Last Orders | 88 Boldon Lane, South Shields | 501 yd | |
| Harton & Westoe Miners Welfare Club | Harton And Westoe Welfare Ground, Low Lane | 587 yd | |
| The New Mill | Chesterton Road, South Shields | 654 yd | |
| The Bridge | Wenlock Road, South Shields | 718 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guy's Chinese Takeaway | 196A Green Lane, South Shields | 57 yd | |
| Pizza rush | 196A Green Lane, South Shields | 57 yd | |
| Green Lane Fisheries | 250 Green Lane, South Shields | 147 yd | |
| Sea View Chop Suey House | 100 Boldon Lane, South Shields | 399 yd | |
| Chennai Central | 94 Boldon Lane, South Shields | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 32 Boldon Lane, South Shields | 617 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 7-13 Binchester Street, South Shields | 739 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Biddick Hall Junior School CHESTERTON ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 513 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 | 523 yd |
| Simonside Outdoor Adventure SIMONSIDE YOUTH CENTRE SIMONSIDE YOUTH CENTRE ST SIMON STREET | health and fitness suite | 887 yd |
| Lord Blyton Primary School BLYTON AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 1,010 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.