Bideford Gardens is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE34 6ST 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 Bideford Gardens, South Shields, NE34 6ST and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE34 6SU, NE34 6SS, NE33 3HS, NE34 6HN, NE34 7TA, NE33 3HR, NE33 3HT, NE34 6HW, NE34 6HL.
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bideford Gardens was 26.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.5% lower than the Horsley Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bideford Gardens has the 11th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Horsley Hill and the 88th lowest crime rate of 523 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 -79.3%.

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.

| 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 | £210,951 |
| 10 Bideford Gardens, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-12-12 | £179,527 |
| 5 Bideford Gardens, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2021-02-19 | £203,610 |
| 11 Bideford Gardens, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,500 | 2013-08-21 | £211,574 |
| 4 Bideford Gardens, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2006-10-20 | £234,114 |
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%.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downhill Nursery School Dorset Avenue , NE34 7JA | - not rated | 1,005 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laygate Nursery School Trinity Walk , NE33 5RU | - not rated | 2,395 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleadon Park Nursery School Off Park Avenue , NE34 8QL | - not rated | 2,423 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wharfedale Drive Nursery School Wharfedale Drive , NE33 5LA | - not rated | 2,464 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Diamond Nursery School Ethel Terrace , NE34 0NH | - not rated | 3,155 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Infants' School Garth Crescent , NE34 6SU | - not rated | 55 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sea View Primary School Norham Avenue North , Horsley Hill Community Campus NE34 7TD | 3out of 4 | 436 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheviot Junior School Norham Avenue North , NE34 7TD | - not rated | 458 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School Harton House Road East , NE34 6DZ | - not rated | 812 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 | 812 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,524 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Academy Lisle Road , NE34 6DL | 3out of 4 | 1,524 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mortimer Community College Reading Road , NE33 4UG | - not rated | 1,719 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwell Comprehensive School Prince Edward Road , NE34 7QT | - not rated | 1,948 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | - not rated | 2,315 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,071 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tynemouth College Hawkeys Lane , NE29 9BZ | - not rated | 5,005 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 | 4,025 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 | 458 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's High School 52 Sunderland Road , NE34 0SW | - not rated | 1,286 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 2,139 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Sutton School Ashley Road , NE34 0PF | - not rated | 2,257 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 2,277 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | 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 |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | 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 |
| 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 |
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 | 58.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| 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.