Ede Avenue is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE34 7EA 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 Ede Avenue, South Shields, NE34 7EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE34 7DZ, NE34 7ED, NE34 7EB, NE34 7SE, NE34 7DX, NE34 7EE, NE34 7DR, NE34 7DS, NE34 7SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE34 7EA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 37.4% | 34.1% | -3.3% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 47.4% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 9.2% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 46.3% | 49.7% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 38% | 28.2% | -9.8% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 12% | 15% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 5.4% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 19.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.9% | 19.8% | -9.1% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 10.1% | -7.8% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 13.8% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 9.3% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.2% | 24.3% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.5% | 19.8% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -14.0% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.2% | 97.3% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 98.3% 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% | 98.3% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.1% | 98.3% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ede Avenue was 14.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.6% lower than the Harton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ede Avenue has the 7th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Harton and the 39th lowest crime rate of 523 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Ede Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-11-17 | £206,784 |
| 2 Ede Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2023-03-27 | £142,516 |
| 40 Ede Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £93,692 | 2020-07-06 | £126,275 |
| 4 Ede Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2019-12-06 | £214,952 |
| 34 Ede Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2018-04-27 | £199,780 |
NE34 7EA 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downhill Nursery School Dorset Avenue , NE34 7JA | - not rated | 635 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleadon Park Nursery School Off Park Avenue , NE34 8QL | - not rated | 1,406 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| John Paul Nursery School Nash Avenue , NE34 8NS | - not rated | 2,841 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wharfedale Drive Nursery School Wharfedale Drive , NE33 5LA | - not rated | 2,862 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Diamond Nursery School Ethel Terrace , NE34 0NH | - not rated | 3,088 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harton Junior School East Avenue , NE34 6PF | - not rated | 354 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Infants' School East Avenue , NE34 6NX | - not rated | 405 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Primary School East Avenue , NE34 6PF | 3out of 4 | 440 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downhill Infants' and Nursery School Dorset Avenue , NE34 7JA | - not rated | 635 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School Harton House Road East , NE34 6DZ | - not rated | 736 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 539 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Technology College Lisle Road , NE34 6DL | - not rated | 751 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Academy Lisle Road , NE34 6DL | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinkburn School McAnany Avenue , NE34 0PJ | - not rated | 2,079 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mortimer Community College Reading Road , NE33 4UG | - not rated | 2,087 yd | Community 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 | 1,911 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 | 5,436 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 | 963 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's High School 52 Sunderland Road , NE34 0SW | - not rated | 1,826 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 2,229 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakleigh Gardens School Oakleigh Gardens , Cleadon SR6 7PT | - not rated | 2,251 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Epinay Business and Enterprise School Nevinson Avenue , NE34 8BT | 4out of 4 | 2,306 yd | Foundation special school | No | 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 | 470 yd | |
| Combined Touch CIC | 14 Horsley Hill Square, South Shields | 470 yd | |
| Brambles Court | Hanover - Brambles Court, Dorset Avenue | 590 yd | |
| St Mark & St Cuthbert's Church | Quarry Lane, South Shields | 793 yd | |
| Caffe Di Bella | 265-267 Prince Edward Road, South Shields | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jolly Steward | 101-103 Fulwell Avenue, South Shields | 279 yd | |
| Cleadon Social Club | 31-33 Fulwell Avenue, South Shields | 397 yd | |
| Rose and Crown | 491-493 Prince Edward Road, South Shields | 427 yd | |
| Sutton Residents Association | 210-212 Prince Edward Road, South Shields | 522 yd | |
| The Marsden Inn | 143 Marsden Lane, South Shields | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billy's Fish and Chips | 18 Horsley Hill Square, South Shields | 411 yd | |
| Red Star Chop Suey House | 121 Marsden Road, South Shields | 669 yd | |
| Spice Ocean | 71 Lake Avenue, South Shields | 772 yd | |
| Marsden Chinese | 85 Lake Avenue, South Shields | 772 yd | |
| QL Tandoori LTD | 142 Quarry Lane, South Shields | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 351-353 Prince Edward Road, South Shields | 989 yd | |
| Iceland | 279 Prince Edward Road, South Shields | 989 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 335-345 Prince Edward Road, South Shields | 989 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horsley Hill Youth Centre (Closed) Marsden Road | health and fitness suite | 407 yd |
| St Gregorys R. C. Va Primary School HARTON HOUSE ROAD EAST | artificial grass pitch | 747 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 | 874 yd |
| Sea View Primary School HORSLEY HILL COMMUNITY CAMPUS HORSLEY HILL COMMUNITY CAMPUS NORHAM AVENUE NORTH | 902 yd | |
| Cleadon Recreation Ground CLEADON PARK CLEADON PARK QUARRY LANE | grass pitches | 935 yd |
| Cheviot Junior School (Closed) Norham Avenue North | swimming pool | 969 yd |
| South Shields Golf Club Ltd CLEADON HILL | golf | 978 yd |
| The Dell QUARRY LANE | grass pitches | 993 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 | 136.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.