St Marys Avenue is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE34 6QA 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 6QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE34 6QD, NE34 6AW, NE34 6PZ, NE34 6QJ, NE34 6AN, NE34 6AP, NE34 6NR, NE34 6QB, NE34 6PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE34 6QA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.9% 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% | 55.9% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 4.9% |
| Male | 44% | 44.1% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -4.9% |
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 | 26% | 28.5% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45% | 41.3% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 12.3% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 14.3% | 14.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
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 | 44.7% | 42.7% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 35.3% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 15.3% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 5.1% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 22.9% | 16.2% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 8.1% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 10.6% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 4.3% | -2.6% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 14% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.5% | 40% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 6.2% |
| Other | 2.6% | 6.8% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 4.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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 | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.2% | 94.9% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 98.5% | 95.7% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 95.7% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 76.7% | 11.9% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 56.5% | 46.2% | 10.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Marys Avenue was 23.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.3% lower than the Harton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
St Marys Avenue has the 10th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Harton and the 60th lowest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 St Marys Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-10-17 | £130,797 |
| 33 St Marys Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-07-20 | £108,735 |
| 37 St Marys Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-01-21 | £130,768 |
| 39 St Marys Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £94,350 | 2021-09-20 | £112,534 |
| 51 St Marys Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2021-03-19 | £117,717 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NE34 6QA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 86 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 3,612 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 4,503 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 | 5,065 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 5,111 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway Primary Academy Park Avenue , NE34 8AB | 3out of 4 | 624 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Primary School East Avenue , NE34 6PF | 3out of 4 | 638 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 | 1,022 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mortimer Primary School Mortimer Road , NE34 0RW | 4out of 4 | 1,256 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley Primary School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 2out of 4 | 1,494 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 | 342 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 4out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mortimer Community College Reading Road , NE33 4UG | 2out of 4 | 1,382 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon School New Road , NE35 9DZ | 2out of 4 | 3,769 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitburn Church of England Academy Whitburn , SR6 7EF | 4out of 4 | 4,129 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 | 1,619 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,320 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 2out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bamburgh School Norham Avenue , NE34 7TD | 3out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| AutismAble CIC The Captains Row , NE33 5AS | - not rated | 2,514 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Epinay Business and Enterprise School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 5,070 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Mio | 299 Sunderland Road, South Shields | 196 yd | |
| Caffe Di Bella | 265-267 Prince Edward Road, South Shields | 218 yd | |
| The Olive Garden | 252B Sunderland Road, South Shields | 235 yd | |
| Munchies | Unit 3, 254 Sunderland Road | 235 yd | |
| The Chamber Restaurant | 1 South Avenue, South Shields | 249 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Derby | 307-309 Prince Edward Road, South Shields | 218 yd | |
| Harleys Bar | 252 Sunderland Road, South Shields | 235 yd | |
| The Westside Club | 6 West Avenue, South Shields | 370 yd | |
| The Vigilant Inn | 165 Sunderland Road, South Shields | 586 yd | |
| The Old Ship | 147 Sunderland Road, South Shields | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superfry | 289 Sunderland Road, South Shields | 196 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 323 Prince Edward Road, South Shields | 218 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 367-369 Prince Edward Road, South Shields | 218 yd | |
| Gills Golden Fish And Chips | 359 Prince Edward Road, South Shields | 218 yd | |
| Pizza Corner South Shields | 252A Sunderland Road, South Shields | 235 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 248 Sunderland Road, South Shields | 151 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 351-353 Prince Edward Road, South Shields | 218 yd | |
| Iceland | 279 Prince Edward Road, South Shields | 218 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 335-345 Prince Edward Road, South Shields | 218 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 | 190 yd |
| Cleadon Recreation Ground CLEADON PARK CLEADON PARK QUARRY LANE | grass pitches | 800 yd |
| The Dell QUARRY LANE | grass pitches | 841 yd |
| Cleadon Park Community Centre (Closed) Sunderland Road | 899 yd | |
| Temple Park Centre John Reid Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 980 yd |
| St Gregorys R. C. Va Primary School HARTON HOUSE ROAD EAST | artificial grass pitch | 991 yd |
| Horsley Hill Youth Centre (Closed) Marsden Road | health and fitness suite | 1,062 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.