Bideford Gardens, South Shields, NE34 6ST

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE34 6ST is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.5%	51.6%	-1.9%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	46.5%	48.4%	1.9%	49.0%	-0.6%

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 6ST there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.2% 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	20.9%	27.3%	6.4%	37.9%	-10.6%
Married: Opposite sex	59.3%	56.2%	-3.1%	44.2%	12.0%
Separated	1.2%	1.1%	-0.1%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	8.3%	5.2%	-3.1%	9.1%	-3.9%
Widowed	10.3%	10.1%	-0.2%	6.1%	4.0%

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	38.8%	46.7%	7.9%	48.4%	-1.7%
Good health	35.7%	35.9%	0.2%	33.6%	2.3%
Fair health	19.6%	11.4%	-8.2%	12.7%	-1.3%
Bad health	5.9%	4.6%	-1.3%	4.0%	0.6%
Very bad health	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.2%	0.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	18.6%	12%	-6.6%	18.2%	-6.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.1%	7.1%	-2.0%	9.6%	-2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.4%	12.4%	-3.0%	13.4%	-1.0%
Apprenticeship	11.5%	9.4%	-2.1%	5.3%	4.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.9%	24.3%	12.4%	16.9%	7.4%
Degree or Similar	31.2%	29.2%	-2.0%	33.8%	-4.6%
Other	2.4%	5.6%	3.2%	2.8%	2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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%	1%	1.0%	1.1%	-0.1%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
White	100%	98.7%	-1.3%	81.4%	17.3%

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	99.3%	97.4%	-1.9%	83.2%	14.2%
European Union	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	6.1%	-5.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	1.6%	1.3%	5.6%	-4.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99%	97.4%	-1.6%	83.2%	14.2%
10+ Years	0%	1.6%	1.6%	9.8%	-8.2%
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	0.3%	1%	0.7%	1.9%	-0.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.5%	76.7%	16.8%
Central Asia	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	5.9%	13.5%	-7.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.5%	37.2%	5.3%
Christian	53.6%	46.2%	7.4%
Muslim	1.3%	6.5%	-5.2%
Not answered	2.6%	6.0%	-3.4%

Safety

Is Bideford Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bideford Gardens was 40.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.3% lower than the Horsley Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Bideford Gardens has the 15th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Horsley Hill and the 118th lowest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.6%.

🔎 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. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£33,700

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NE34 6ST, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 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) - 5/10 (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 Bideford Gardens are based on 11 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 Bideford Gardens, South Shields, NE34 6ST

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE34 6ST

Average Price
£216,370

Semi-Detached
£216,483

Terraced
£215,577

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bideford Gardens

Average Price
£233,256

Semi-Detached
£233,301

Terraced
£224,516

Detached
£241,592

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bideford GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Bideford Gardens, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£199,950	2025-03-07	£203,329
10 Bideford Gardens, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2024-12-12	£177,029
5 Bideford Gardens, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£163,000	2021-02-19	£201,747
11 Bideford Gardens, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£135,500	2013-08-21	£209,638
4 Bideford Gardens, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£167,500	2006-10-20	£231,973

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE34 6ST

Employment

NE34 6ST 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in NE34 6ST 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%.

Economic Activity

Retired	96
Full-Time Employee	84
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	15
Student (economically inactive)	9
Looking after home or family	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Other	5
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Education	23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Human health and social work activities	14
Construction	11
Manufacturing	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Transport and storage	7
Other	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Information and communication	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	3,577 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL	4out of 4	5,358 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sea View Primary School Norham Avenue North , Horsley Hill Community Campus NE34 7TD	3out of 4	523 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	827 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Westoe Crown Primary School Sea Winnings Way , NE33 3NS	3out of 4	1,058 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Harton Primary School East Avenue , NE34 6PF	3out of 4	1,564 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mortimer Primary School Mortimer Road , NE34 0RW	4out of 4	1,576 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harton Academy Lisle Road , NE34 6DL	4out of 4	1,524 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Mortimer Community College Reading Road , NE33 4UG	2out of 4	1,627 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	4out of 4	2,240 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Norham High School Alnwick Avenue , NE29 7BU	1out of 4	5,110 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Whitburn Church of England Academy Whitburn , SR6 7EF	4out of 4	5,194 yd	Academy converter	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	964 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	3,977 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	3out of 4	533 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	3out of 4	2,058 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	2out of 4	2,191 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
AutismAble CIC The Captains Row , NE33 5AS	- not rated	2,637 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Southlands School Beach Road , Tynemouth NE30 2QR	3out of 4	5,098 yd	Foundation special school	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
Coffey By Name	80-86 Highfield Road, South Shields	519 yd
Olivia's (Oasis Amusement)	Ocean Beach Amusement Park, South Promenade	558 yd
S Tyneside Indoor Bowls & Social Club	Jack Clark Park, Horsley Hill Road	645 yd
J & V's Bistro	3 Horsley Hill Square, South Shields	959 yd
Combined Touch CIC	14 Horsley Hill Square, South Shields	959 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Bamburgh	175 Bamburgh Avenue, South Shields	70 yd
The Fountain	116 Highfield Road, South Shields	482 yd
The New Crown	Mowbray Road, South Shields	865 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Highfield Fisheries	100-102 Highfield Road, South Shields	519 yd
Readhead Park Veterans Club House	Readhead Park, Sunderland Road	620 yd
Red Star Chop Suey House	121 Marsden Road, South Shields	874 yd
Billy's Fish and Chips	18 Horsley Hill Square, South Shields	1,035 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Cheviot Junior School (Closed) Norham Avenue North	swimming pool	453 yd
Sea View Primary School HORSLEY HILL COMMUNITY CAMPUS HORSLEY HILL COMMUNITY CAMPUS NORHAM AVENUE NORTH		536 yd
South Shields Indoor Bowls Club JACK CLARK PARK JACK CLARK PARK HORSLEY HILL ROAD	indoor bowls	645 yd
Jack Clark Park Horsley Hill Road	grass pitches	694 yd
St Gregorys R. C. Va Primary School HARTON HOUSE ROAD EAST	artificial grass pitch	806 yd
Gypsies Green Stadium GYPSIES GREEN STADIUM GYPSIES GREEN STADIUM SEA ROAD	grass pitches	809 yd
Horsley Hill Youth Centre (Closed) Marsden Road	health and fitness suite	1,005 yd
1861 Lifestyle Centre St. Georges Avenue	health and fitness suite	1,082 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	58.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	66.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	11.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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