Marsden Road, South Shields, NE34 6RH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE34 6RH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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	51.5%	49.1%	-2.4%	51.0%	-1.9%
Male	48.5%	50.9%	2.4%	49.0%	1.9%

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 6RH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.7% 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	30.8%	35.7%	4.9%	37.9%	-2.2%
Married: Opposite sex	52.7%	52.7%	0.0%	44.2%	8.5%
Separated	2.5%	2.2%	-0.3%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	7.6%	4.9%	-2.7%	9.1%	-4.2%
Widowed	6.3%	4.5%	-1.8%	6.1%	-1.6%

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	41.4%	48.3%	6.9%	48.4%	-0.1%
Good health	32.2%	29.4%	-2.8%	33.6%	-4.2%
Fair health	15.9%	17.1%	1.2%	12.7%	4.4%
Bad health	9.2%	4.8%	-4.4%	4.0%	0.8%
Very bad health	1.4%	0.4%	-1.0%	1.2%	-0.8%

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.

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 20.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	23.6%	18.5%	-5.1%	18.2%	0.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.7%	9.7%	-3.0%	9.6%	0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.5%	18.5%	-3.0%	13.4%	5.1%
Apprenticeship	9.3%	9.3%	0.0%	5.3%	4.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.6%	22%	6.4%	16.9%	5.1%
Degree or Similar	15.6%	20.3%	4.7%	33.8%	-13.5%
Other	1.7%	1.8%	0.1%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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)
Black African	1.4%	1.1%	-0.3%	2.5%	-1.4%
Other Black	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Mixed White and African	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
White	97.6%	96.3%	-1.3%	81.4%	14.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.4% 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	98%	97.4%	-0.6%	83.2%	14.2%
European Union	1.4%	0.7%	-0.7%	6.1%	-5.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0.7%	1.5%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98%	97.4%	-0.6%	83.2%	14.2%
10+ Years	0%	2.6%	2.6%	9.8%	-7.2%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.7%	76.7%	4.0%
Portugal	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Central and Western Africa	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
No passport held	17.8%	13.5%	4.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.8%	37.2%	2.6%
Christian	53.2%	46.2%	7.0%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Other religion	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Not answered	5.2%	6.0%	-0.8%

Safety

Is Marsden Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marsden Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Harton average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,700

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in NE34 6RH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (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 - 1/10 (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) - 7/10 (above average )
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 Marsden Road are based on 146 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 Marsden Road, South Shields, NE34 6RH

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE34 6RH

Average Price
£209,418

Semi-Detached
£211,541

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£164,836

Estimated Average Property Prices for Marsden Road

Average Price
£226,569

Semi-Detached
£226,126

Terraced
£191,082

Detached
£311,862

Flats/Maisonettes
£387,358

Other
£170,429

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Marsden Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
115 Marsden Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2025-05-09	£268,253
141 Marsden Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£174,500	2025-01-24	£188,281
119 Marsden Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building	£165,000	2024-06-21	£166,974
153 Marsden Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2023-02-03	£194,385
165 Marsden Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2022-10-03	£229,381

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE34 6RH

Employment

NE34 6RH 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	77
Retired	51
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	14
Student (economically inactive)	13
Looking after home or family	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Other	7
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	21
Human health and social work activities	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Construction	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Education	11
Transport and storage	8
Other	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Information and communication	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Mining and quarrying	1
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
Downhill Nursery School Dorset Avenue , NE34 7JA	- not rated	717 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cleadon Park Nursery School Off Park Avenue , NE34 8QL	- not rated	1,568 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Wharfedale Drive Nursery School Wharfedale Drive , NE33 5LA	- not rated	2,324 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Laygate Nursery School Trinity Walk , NE33 5RU	- not rated	2,676 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Elizabeth Diamond Nursery School Ethel Terrace , NE34 0NH	- not rated	2,731 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	74 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	74 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Cheviot Junior School Norham Avenue North , NE34 7TD	- not rated	535 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Harton Junior School East Avenue , NE34 6PF	- not rated	606 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sea View Primary School Norham Avenue North , Horsley Hill Community Campus NE34 7TD	3out of 4	613 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harton Technology College Lisle Road , NE34 6DL	- not rated	672 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Harton Academy Lisle Road , NE34 6DL	3out of 4	672 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Redwell Comprehensive School Prince Edward Road , NE34 7QT	- not rated	1,184 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mortimer Community College Reading Road , NE33 4UG	- not rated	1,527 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brinkburn School McAnany Avenue , NE34 0PJ	- not rated	1,764 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	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	1,251 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	4,859 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bamburgh School Norham Avenue , NE34 7TD	- not rated	535 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Anne's High School 52 Sunderland Road , NE34 0SW	- not rated	1,206 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	3out of 4	1,774 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Margaret Sutton School Ashley Road , NE34 0PF	- not rated	1,876 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	3out of 4	1,946 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
J & V's Bistro	3 Horsley Hill Square, South Shields	435 yd
Combined Touch CIC	14 Horsley Hill Square, South Shields	435 yd
Coffey By Name	80-86 Highfield Road, South Shields	698 yd
Harton Hop House	181B Sunderland Road, South Shields	739 yd
Village Delights	181A Sunderland Road, South Shields	739 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Fountain	116 Highfield Road, South Shields	616 yd
The Vigilant Inn	165 Sunderland Road, South Shields	713 yd
The Old Ship	147 Sunderland Road, South Shields	729 yd
The Jolly Steward	101-103 Fulwell Avenue, South Shields	757 yd
Cleadon Social Club	31-33 Fulwell Avenue, South Shields	890 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Red Star Chop Suey House	121 Marsden Road, South Shields	3 yd
Billy's Fish and Chips	18 Horsley Hill Square, South Shields	493 yd
Highfield Fisheries	100-102 Highfield Road, South Shields	698 yd
Readhead Park Veterans Club House	Readhead Park, Sunderland Road	781 yd
The Old Bank Pizza Co.	245 Prince Edward Road, South Shields	1,045 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Farmfoods	248 Sunderland Road, South Shields	1,046 yd
Heron Foods	351-353 Prince Edward Road, South Shields	1,090 yd
Iceland	279 Prince Edward Road, South Shields	1,090 yd
Sainsbury's	335-345 Prince Edward Road, South Shields	1,090 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Gregorys R. C. Va Primary School HARTON HOUSE ROAD EAST	artificial grass pitch	84 yd
Horsley Hill Youth Centre (Closed) Marsden Road	health and fitness suite	336 yd
Sea View Primary School HORSLEY HILL COMMUNITY CAMPUS HORSLEY HILL COMMUNITY CAMPUS NORHAM AVENUE NORTH		534 yd
Cheviot Junior School (Closed) Norham Avenue North	swimming pool	541 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	758 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	132.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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