Prince Edward Grove is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE34 7BH 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 Prince Edward Grove, South Shields, NE34 7BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE34 7BW, NE34 7HN, NE34 7BQ, NE34 7DJ, NE34 7BB, NE34 7BN, NE34 7JJ, NE34 7BJ, NE34 7HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE34 7BH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 50.8% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 47.3% | 49.2% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 30.3% | 29.7% | -0.6% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.8% | 45.4% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 8.2% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 13% | 13.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.4% | 36.5% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -11.9% |
| Good health | 37% | 32.6% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 17.7% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 10.6% | 4.5% | 4.0% | 6.6% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
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 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.3% | 28% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 8.2% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 14.2% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 11.6% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 6.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 14.6% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 20.9% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 98.8% | 96.4% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 99% 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 | 99.1% | 99% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 15.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.1% | 99% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 15.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -9.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.5% | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 55% | 46.2% | 8.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Prince Edward Grove was 54.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.6% lower than the Harton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Prince Edward Grove has the 16th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Harton and the 214th lowest crime rate of 523 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Prince Edward Grove, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2013-08-23 | £296,671 |
| 6 Prince Edward Grove, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2010-01-18 | £203,244 |
| 7 Prince Edward Grove, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2009-12-21 | £140,420 |
| 6 Prince Edward Grove, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2004-09-21 | £181,364 |
| 5 Prince Edward Grove, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2003-05-23 | £238,646 |
NE34 7BH 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NE34 7BH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 82 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downhill Nursery School Dorset Avenue , NE34 7JA | - not rated | 760 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleadon Park Nursery School Off Park Avenue , NE34 8QL | - not rated | 1,969 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| John Paul Nursery School Nash Avenue , NE34 8NS | - not rated | 3,453 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wharfedale Drive Nursery School Wharfedale Drive , NE33 5LA | - not rated | 3,563 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Diamond Nursery School Ethel Terrace , NE34 0NH | - not rated | 3,800 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downhill Infants' and Nursery School Dorset Avenue , NE34 7JA | - not rated | 760 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Infants' School East Avenue , NE34 6NX | - not rated | 946 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Junior School East Avenue , NE34 6PF | - not rated | 1,056 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Primary School East Avenue , NE34 6PF | 3out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheviot Junior School Norham Avenue North , NE34 7TD | - not rated | 1,322 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwell Comprehensive School Prince Edward Road , NE34 7QT | - not rated | 704 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Technology College Lisle Road , NE34 6DL | - not rated | 1,460 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Academy Lisle Road , NE34 6DL | 3out of 4 | 1,460 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mortimer Community College Reading Road , NE33 4UG | - not rated | 2,778 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinkburn School McAnany Avenue , NE34 0PJ | - not rated | 2,790 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 | 2,509 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bamburgh School Norham Avenue , NE34 7TD | - not rated | 1,322 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakleigh Gardens School Oakleigh Gardens , Cleadon SR6 7PT | - not rated | 2,456 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's High School 52 Sunderland Road , NE34 0SW | - not rated | 2,482 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Epinay Business and Enterprise School Nevinson Avenue , NE34 8BT | 4out of 4 | 2,824 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 2,943 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brambles Court | Hanover - Brambles Court, Dorset Avenue | 638 yd | |
| J & V's Bistro | 3 Horsley Hill Square, South Shields | 887 yd | |
| Combined Touch CIC | 14 Horsley Hill Square, South Shields | 887 yd | |
| St Mark & St Cuthbert's Church | Quarry Lane, South Shields | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Marsden Inn | 143 Marsden Lane, South Shields | 117 yd | |
| The Lake | 69 Lake Avenue, South Shields | 245 yd | |
| Cleadon Social Club | 31-33 Fulwell Avenue, South Shields | 388 yd | |
| The Jolly Steward | 101-103 Fulwell Avenue, South Shields | 521 yd | |
| The Grotto | The Marsden Grotto, Coast Road | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Ocean | 71 Lake Avenue, South Shields | 245 yd | |
| Marsden Chinese | 85 Lake Avenue, South Shields | 245 yd | |
| Billy's Fish and Chips | 18 Horsley Hill Square, South Shields | 810 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horsley Hill Youth Centre (Closed) Marsden Road | health and fitness suite | 944 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 234.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.