Marsden Road is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE34 6RQ 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 Marsden Road, South Shields, NE34 6RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE34 7LG, NE34 6RF, NE34 6RW, NE34 7LR, NE34 6JX, NE34 6RP, NE34 7LH, NE34 7LP, NE34 6RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE34 6RQ 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% |
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 6RQ 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 191 Marsden Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,950 | 2002-11-22 | £209,102 |
NE34 6RQ 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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downhill Nursery School Dorset Avenue , NE34 7JA | - not rated | 461 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleadon Park Nursery School Off Park Avenue , NE34 8QL | - not rated | 1,664 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wharfedale Drive Nursery School Wharfedale Drive , NE33 5LA | - not rated | 2,588 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laygate Nursery School Trinity Walk , NE33 5RU | - not rated | 2,909 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Paul Nursery School Nash Avenue , NE34 8NS | - not rated | 2,977 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 | 305 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 | 305 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downhill Infants' and Nursery School Dorset Avenue , NE34 7JA | - not rated | 461 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheviot Junior School Norham Avenue North , NE34 7TD | - not rated | 476 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sea View Primary School Norham Avenue North , Horsley Hill Community Campus NE34 7TD | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 807 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Academy Lisle Road , NE34 6DL | 3out of 4 | 807 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwell Comprehensive School Prince Edward Road , NE34 7QT | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mortimer Community College Reading Road , NE33 4UG | - not rated | 1,790 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinkburn School McAnany Avenue , NE34 0PJ | - not rated | 2,001 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 | 1,477 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 | 4,933 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 | 476 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's High School 52 Sunderland Road , NE34 0SW | - not rated | 1,461 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 2,034 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Sutton School Ashley Road , NE34 0PF | - not rated | 2,134 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 2,207 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 | 171 yd | |
| Combined Touch CIC | 14 Horsley Hill Square, South Shields | 171 yd | |
| Brambles Court | Hanover - Brambles Court, Dorset Avenue | 526 yd | |
| Coffey By Name | 80-86 Highfield Road, South Shields | 877 yd | |
| Harton Hop House | 181B Sunderland Road, South Shields | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jolly Steward | 101-103 Fulwell Avenue, South Shields | 521 yd | |
| Cleadon Social Club | 31-33 Fulwell Avenue, South Shields | 645 yd | |
| The Fountain | 116 Highfield Road, South Shields | 784 yd | |
| Rose and Crown | 491-493 Prince Edward Road, South Shields | 889 yd | |
| The Bamburgh | 175 Bamburgh Avenue, South Shields | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billy's Fish and Chips | 18 Horsley Hill Square, South Shields | 232 yd | |
| Red Star Chop Suey House | 121 Marsden Road, South Shields | 266 yd | |
| Highfield Fisheries | 100-102 Highfield Road, South Shields | 877 yd | |
| Readhead Park Veterans Club House | Readhead Park, Sunderland Road | 978 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horsley Hill Youth Centre (Closed) Marsden Road | health and fitness suite | 102 yd |
| St Gregorys R. C. Va Primary School HARTON HOUSE ROAD EAST | artificial grass pitch | 315 yd |
| Sea View Primary School HORSLEY HILL COMMUNITY CAMPUS HORSLEY HILL COMMUNITY CAMPUS NORHAM AVENUE NORTH | 433 yd | |
| Cheviot Junior School (Closed) Norham Avenue North | swimming pool | 483 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 | 915 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 | 72.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.