Sunderland Road, South Shields, NE34 6LX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE34 6LX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.4%	50.5%	1.1%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	50.6%	49.5%	-1.1%	49.0%	0.5%

Partnership Status

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 6LX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.9% 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	19.4%	23.1%	3.7%	37.9%	-14.8%
Married: Opposite sex	68.7%	65.9%	-2.8%	44.2%	21.7%
Separated	0.7%	1.5%	0.8%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	6.7%	2.6%	-4.1%	9.1%	-6.5%
Widowed	4.5%	7%	2.5%	6.1%	0.9%

Health

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	53.1%	52.5%	-0.6%	48.4%	4.1%
Good health	31.1%	31.6%	0.5%	33.6%	-2.0%
Fair health	12%	13.1%	1.1%	12.7%	0.4%
Bad health	2.3%	1.8%	-0.5%	4.0%	-2.2%
Very bad health	1.4%	0.9%	-0.5%	1.2%	-0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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 6LX this area, 9.9% 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	13.1%	9.9%	-3.2%	18.2%	-8.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.3%	5.9%	-6.4%	9.6%	-3.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.2%	12.5%	-1.7%	13.4%	-0.9%
Apprenticeship	6%	4.8%	-1.2%	5.3%	-0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.9%	23.1%	11.2%	16.9%	6.2%
Degree or Similar	38.8%	42.1%	3.3%	33.8%	8.3%
Other	3.7%	1.8%	-1.9%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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)
Bangladeshi	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.1%	-1.1%
Other Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	0.4%	1.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
White	98.3%	96.7%	-1.6%	81.4%	15.3%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.5% 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	98.9%	98.5%	-0.4%	83.2%	15.3%
European Union	0%	0.3%	0.3%	6.1%	-5.8%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	5.6%	-4.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.6%	98.5%	-0.1%	83.2%	15.3%
10+ Years	0.6%	1.5%	0.9%	9.8%	-8.3%
Less than 2 years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.5%	76.7%	15.8%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
No passport held	7.2%	13.5%	-6.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.4%	37.2%	-7.8%
Christian	64%	46.2%	17.8%
Muslim	1.5%	6.5%	-5.0%
Not answered	5.1%	6.0%	-0.9%

Safety

Is Sunderland Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sunderland Road was 27.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.1% lower than the Cleadon Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Sunderland Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Cleadon Park and the 72nd lowest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£35,500

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NE34 6LX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Sunderland Road are based on 415 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Tyneside.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Sunderland Road, South Shields, NE34 6LX

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE34 6LX

Average Price
£337,207

Semi-Detached
£337,207

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sunderland Road

Average Price
£293,772

Semi-Detached
£325,079

Terraced
£288,701

Detached
£452,242

Flats/Maisonettes
£134,634

Other
£167,045

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sunderland Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
102 Sunderland Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£262,100	2022-07-29	£295,876
100 Sunderland Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2021-03-31	£350,801
106 Sunderland Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£244,800	2018-08-24	£325,706
104 Sunderland Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2018-08-02	£385,844
96 Sunderland Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2012-05-11	£306,005

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE34 6LX

Employment

NE34 6LX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 6LX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	96
Retired	89
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	27
Student (economically inactive)	11
Other	6
Looking after home or family	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Unemployed	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Education	28
Manufacturing	23
Human health and social work activities	20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Transport and storage	10
Construction	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Mining and quarrying	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Other	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	3,977 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL	4out of 4	4,354 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP	4out of 4	4,536 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG	4out of 4	4,860 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mortimer Primary School Mortimer Road , NE34 0RW	4out of 4	361 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ashley Primary School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	2out of 4	969 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	1,050 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Laygate Community School Laygate Lane , NE33 4JJ	3out of 4	1,138 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stanhope Primary School Gresford Street , NE33 4SZ	3out of 4	1,280 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mortimer Community College Reading Road , NE33 4UG	2out of 4	446 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	4out of 4	1,026 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Harton Academy Lisle Road , NE34 6DL	4out of 4	1,148 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Boldon School New Road , NE35 9DZ	2out of 4	4,241 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Norham High School Alnwick Avenue , NE29 7BU	1out of 4	4,710 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tyne Coast College St George's Avenue , NE34 6ET	- not rated	537 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kings Priory School Huntington Place , Tynemouth NE30 4RF	3out of 4	4,536 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	3out of 4	832 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	2out of 4	969 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bamburgh School Norham Avenue , NE34 7TD	3out of 4	1,359 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
AutismAble CIC The Captains Row , NE33 5AS	- not rated	1,632 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Epinay Business and Enterprise School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP	4out of 4	4,504 yd	Foundation special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Community Network	Mortimer Community Network, Reading Road	599 yd
Harton Hop House	181B Sunderland Road, South Shields	631 yd
Village Delights	181A Sunderland Road, South Shields	631 yd
Wolfmann's Eating House	169 Sunderland Road, South Shields	631 yd
Q. T.	35 Dean Road, South Shields	687 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Old Ship	147 Sunderland Road, South Shields	421 yd
The County Hotel	34 Sunderland Road, South Shields	442 yd
The Vigilant Inn	165 Sunderland Road, South Shields	566 yd
Hedworth Hall	Hedworth Assembly Rooms, The Hedworth Hall	687 yd
The Fountain	116 Highfield Road, South Shields	755 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Readhead Park Veterans Club House	Readhead Park, Sunderland Road	616 yd
The China Cook	67A Canterbury Street, South Shields	658 yd
South Shields and Westoe Club	Westoe Rugby Club, Dean Road	687 yd
Highfield Fisheries	100-102 Highfield Road, South Shields	707 yd
Mardi Gras	24 Dean Road, South Shields	765 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Robert Readhead Park GROSVENOR ROAD	tennis courts	339 yd
1861 Lifestyle Centre St. Georges Avenue	health and fitness suite	554 yd
Mortimer Community Association & Comprehensive School READING ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	568 yd
Brinkburn Recreation Ground ULLSWATER GARDENS	grass pitches	677 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	691 yd
Total Fitness (Closed) Imeary Street	health and fitness suite	760 yd
New Woman (Ladies Only) (Closed) Imeary Street	health and fitness suite	764 yd
St Gregorys R. C. Va Primary School HARTON HOUSE ROAD EAST	artificial grass pitch	929 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	1,014 yd
West Park WEST PARK ROAD	tennis courts	1,031 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	200 Mbit/s
Average download speed	313.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	23.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.