Horsley Vale is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE34 6JY is located in the Horsley Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Shields. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Horsley Vale, South Shields, NE34 6JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE34 6LD, NE34 6JT, NE34 6LB, NE34 6LA, NE34 6LF, NE34 6JS, NE34 6LG, NE34 6JZ, NE34 6LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE34 6JY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 50.2% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.1% | 49.8% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 6JY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.6% 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 | 30.4% | 29.2% | -1.2% | 37.9% | -8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.2% | 54.6% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 10.4% |
| Separated | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 7.9% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 6.7% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 53.8% | 53.6% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 32.5% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 9.7% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 13.8% | 10% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 7.5% | -8.3% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 18.8% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 7.9% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 25% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.7% | 27.9% | 0.2% | 33.8% | -5.9% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.4% | 99.7% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 98.7% | 97.6% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 98.3% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 76.7% | 14.3% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Horsley Vale was 25.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.1% lower than the Harton average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.
Horsley Vale has the 11th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Harton and the 74th lowest crime rate of 523 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Horsley Vale, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2024-03-28 | £205,006 |
| 60 Horsley Vale, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-12-08 | £211,515 |
| 68 Horsley Vale, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2023-05-12 | £153,131 |
| 66 Horsley Vale, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-01-14 | £179,967 |
| 44 Horsley Vale, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2020-12-11 | £172,907 |
NE34 6JY 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downhill Nursery School Dorset Avenue , NE34 7JA | - not rated | 703 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleadon Park Nursery School Off Park Avenue , NE34 8QL | - not rated | 1,778 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wharfedale Drive Nursery School Wharfedale Drive , NE33 5LA | - not rated | 2,329 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laygate Nursery School Trinity Walk , NE33 5RU | - not rated | 2,581 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Diamond Nursery School Ethel Terrace , NE34 0NH | - not rated | 2,817 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 157 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields Harton House Road East , NE34 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 157 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheviot Junior School Norham Avenue North , NE34 7TD | - not rated | 352 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sea View Primary School Norham Avenue North , Horsley Hill Community Campus NE34 7TD | 3out of 4 | 431 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Infants' School Garth Crescent , NE34 6SU | - not rated | 606 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harton Technology College Lisle Road , NE34 6DL | - not rated | 879 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Academy Lisle Road , NE34 6DL | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwell Comprehensive School Prince Edward Road , NE34 7QT | - not rated | 1,361 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mortimer Community College Reading Road , NE33 4UG | - not rated | 1,530 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinkburn School McAnany Avenue , NE34 0PJ | - not rated | 1,878 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 | 1,148 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tynemouth College Hawkeys Lane , NE29 9BZ | - not rated | 5,464 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 | 4,651 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bamburgh School Norham Avenue , NE34 7TD | - not rated | 352 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's High School 52 Sunderland Road , NE34 0SW | - not rated | 1,167 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 1,833 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Sutton School Ashley Road , NE34 0PF | - not rated | 1,941 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 1,998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| J & V's Bistro | 3 Horsley Hill Square, South Shields | 477 yd | |
| Combined Touch CIC | 14 Horsley Hill Square, South Shields | 477 yd | |
| Coffey By Name | 80-86 Highfield Road, South Shields | 539 yd | |
| Brambles Court | Hanover - Brambles Court, Dorset Avenue | 800 yd | |
| Harton Hop House | 181B Sunderland Road, South Shields | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fountain | 116 Highfield Road, South Shields | 447 yd | |
| The Bamburgh | 175 Bamburgh Avenue, South Shields | 680 yd | |
| The Old Ship | 147 Sunderland Road, South Shields | 815 yd | |
| The Vigilant Inn | 165 Sunderland Road, South Shields | 835 yd | |
| The Jolly Steward | 101-103 Fulwell Avenue, South Shields | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Star Chop Suey House | 121 Marsden Road, South Shields | 215 yd | |
| Highfield Fisheries | 100-102 Highfield Road, South Shields | 539 yd | |
| Billy's Fish and Chips | 18 Horsley Hill Square, South Shields | 553 yd | |
| Readhead Park Veterans Club House | Readhead Park, Sunderland Road | 641 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Gregorys R. C. Va Primary School HARTON HOUSE ROAD EAST | artificial grass pitch | 153 yd |
| Cheviot Junior School (Closed) Norham Avenue North | swimming pool | 357 yd |
| Sea View Primary School HORSLEY HILL COMMUNITY CAMPUS HORSLEY HILL COMMUNITY CAMPUS NORHAM AVENUE NORTH | 378 yd | |
| Horsley Hill Youth Centre (Closed) Marsden Road | health and fitness suite | 439 yd |
| 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 | 956 yd |
| South Shields Indoor Bowls Club JACK CLARK PARK JACK CLARK PARK HORSLEY HILL ROAD | indoor bowls | 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 191.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.