St Marys Avenue is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE34 6AF is located in the Harton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Shields. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Marys Avenue, South Shields, NE34 6AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE34 6DB, NE34 6DA, NE34 6AD, NE34 6EG, NE34 6AE, NE34 6AB, NE34 6AG, NE34 6DF, NE34 6AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE34 6AF 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 | 52.6% | 49.8% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 47.4% | 50.2% | 2.8% | 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 vicinity of NE34 6AF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.6% 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 | 27.4% | 20.4% | -7.0% | 37.9% | -17.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 63.6% | 8.0% | 44.2% | 19.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 3.6% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 12% | 10% | -2.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.3% | 41.8% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 35.7% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 15% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 6% | 6.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.5% | 15.3% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 8.4% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 7.6% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.3% | 10% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 18.9% | 3.8% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 36.9% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.6% | 94.3% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 100% | 94.3% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 100% | 94.6% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.3% | 37.2% | -7.9% |
| Christian | 62.5% | 46.2% | 16.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Marys Avenue was 15.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.7% lower than the Harton average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
St Marys Avenue has the 6th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Harton and the 28th lowest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 St Marys Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-02-18 | £330,907 |
| 2 St Marys Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-09-24 | £241,189 |
| 3 St Marys Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £276,000 | 2020-10-09 | £355,553 |
| 4 St Marys Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2007-05-15 | £252,587 |
| 3 St Marys Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2007-04-02 | £335,120 |
NE34 6AF 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NE34 6AF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 117 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 3,994 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School Percy Square , River View NE30 4AG | 3out of 4 | 4,557 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 4,730 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 4,930 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School Harton House Road East , NE34 6DZ | 4out of 4 | 756 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Primary School East Avenue , NE34 6PF | 3out of 4 | 825 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mortimer Primary School Mortimer Road , NE34 0RW | 4out of 4 | 846 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Primary Academy Park Avenue , NE34 8AB | 3out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley Primary School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 2out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harton Academy Lisle Road , NE34 6DL | 4out of 4 | 504 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mortimer Community College Reading Road , NE33 4UG | 2out of 4 | 972 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 4out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon School New Road , NE35 9DZ | 2out of 4 | 4,040 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitburn Church of England Academy Whitburn , SR6 7EF | 4out of 4 | 4,570 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,110 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 | 5,078 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 | 1,074 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bamburgh School Norham Avenue , NE34 7TD | 3out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 2out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| AutismAble CIC The Captains Row , NE33 5AS | - not rated | 2,167 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Epinay Business and Enterprise School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 4,893 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harton Hop House | 181B Sunderland Road, South Shields | 79 yd | |
| Village Delights | 181A Sunderland Road, South Shields | 79 yd | |
| Wolfmann's Eating House | 169 Sunderland Road, South Shields | 79 yd | |
| The Chamber Restaurant | 1 South Avenue, South Shields | 665 yd | |
| Caffe Mio | 299 Sunderland Road, South Shields | 680 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vigilant Inn | 165 Sunderland Road, South Shields | 99 yd | |
| The Old Ship | 147 Sunderland Road, South Shields | 236 yd | |
| The Westside Club | 6 West Avenue, South Shields | 649 yd | |
| Harleys Bar | 252 Sunderland Road, South Shields | 697 yd | |
| The Derby | 307-309 Prince Edward Road, South Shields | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Star Chop Suey House | 121 Marsden Road, South Shields | 663 yd | |
| Superfry | 289 Sunderland Road, South Shields | 680 yd | |
| Spice Station | 149-151 Prince Edward Road, South Shields | 692 yd | |
| Subway | 209 Prince Edward Road, South Shields | 692 yd | |
| Pizza Corner South Shields | 252A Sunderland Road, South Shields | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 248 Sunderland Road, South Shields | 526 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 351-353 Prince Edward Road, South Shields | 725 yd | |
| Iceland | 279 Prince Edward Road, South Shields | 725 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 335-345 Prince Edward Road, South Shields | 725 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harton Technology College Sports Centre HARTON SPORTS CENTRE HARTON SPORTS CENTRE ST MARYS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 358 yd |
| St Gregorys R. C. Va Primary School HARTON HOUSE ROAD EAST | artificial grass pitch | 673 yd |
| Horsley Hill Youth Centre (Closed) Marsden Road | health and fitness suite | 926 yd |
| Robert Readhead Park GROSVENOR ROAD | tennis courts | 985 yd |
| Brinkburn Recreation Ground ULLSWATER GARDENS | grass pitches | 1,014 yd |
| Mortimer Community Association & Comprehensive School READING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,090 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.