Frenchmans Way, South Shields, NE34 7LR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE34 7LR has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.7% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	59.3%	58.7%	-0.6%	51.0%	7.7%
Male	40.7%	41.3%	0.6%	49.0%	-7.7%

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 area around NE34 7LR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	39.2%	44.9%	5.7%	37.9%	7.0%
Married: Opposite sex	20.4%	20.9%	0.5%	44.2%	-23.3%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.1%	1.2%
Separated	2.4%	2.6%	0.2%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	14.1%	9.4%	-4.7%	9.1%	0.3%
Widowed	23.9%	20.1%	-3.8%	6.1%	14.0%

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	37.4%	40.8%	3.4%	48.4%	-7.6%
Good health	27.5%	38.6%	11.1%	33.6%	5.0%
Fair health	21.9%	15.2%	-6.7%	12.7%	2.5%
Bad health	10.8%	4.7%	-6.1%	4.0%	0.7%
Very bad health	2.4%	0.6%	-1.8%	1.2%	-0.6%

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.

In the area around NE34 7LR this area, 35.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 16.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	52.5%	35.1%	-17.4%	18.2%	16.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.3%	12.6%	-0.7%	9.6%	3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.3%	10.4%	-4.9%	13.4%	-3.0%
Apprenticeship	3.1%	5.2%	2.1%	5.3%	-0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	5.5%	16%	10.5%	16.9%	-0.9%
Degree or Similar	7.5%	16.9%	9.4%	33.8%	-16.9%
Other	2.7%	3.9%	1.2%	2.8%	1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.7%	-0.4%
Other Asian	0.3%	1%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.6%
Black African	1.5%	1.9%	0.4%	2.5%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.4%	1.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	97.9%	93%	-4.9%	81.4%	11.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.9% 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	96.1%	94.9%	-1.2%	83.2%	11.7%
European Union	2.7%	1.9%	-0.8%	6.1%	-4.2%
Africa	0.6%	1.9%	1.3%	2.7%	-0.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	1.3%	0.7%	5.6%	-4.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.1%	95.2%	-0.9%	83.2%	12.0%
10+ Years	0.6%	3.8%	3.2%	9.8%	-6.0%
5-10 Years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1.5%	1%	-0.5%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	57.1%	76.7%	-19.6%
Poland	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
No passport held	41.7%	13.5%	28.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.8%	37.2%	8.6%
Christian	49%	46.2%	2.8%
Other religion	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Not answered	4.2%	6.0%	-1.8%

Safety

Is Frenchmans Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Frenchmans Way was 239.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 243.9% higher than the Horsley Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Frenchmans Way has the 2nd highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Horsley Hill and the 51st highest crime rate of 523 local areas in South Tyneside .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 161.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.6%.

🔎 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 7LR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
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) - 10/10 (very high )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Frenchmans Way are based on 16 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 Frenchmans Way, South Shields, NE34 7LR

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE34 7LR

Average Price
£46,636

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£46,636

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Frenchmans Way

Average Price
£95,133

Semi-Detached
£114,480

Terraced
£90,668

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Frenchmans WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
67 Frenchmans Way, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£24,375	2003-11-10	£48,975

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE34 7LR

Employment

Economic Activity

Retired	70
Full-Time Employee	50
Part-Time Employee	27
Looking after home or family	21
Long-Term Sick or disabled	19
Student (economically inactive)	16
Other	10
Unemployed	9
Self-Employed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	13
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Manufacturing	11
Administrative and support service activities	8
Education	6
Transport and storage	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Construction	5
Other	3
Information and communication	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Downhill Nursery School Dorset Avenue , NE34 7JA	- not rated	386 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cleadon Park Nursery School Off Park Avenue , NE34 8QL	- not rated	1,799 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Wharfedale Drive Nursery School Wharfedale Drive , NE33 5LA	- not rated	2,639 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Laygate Nursery School Trinity Walk , NE33 5RU	- not rated	2,905 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Elizabeth Diamond Nursery School Ethel Terrace , NE34 0NH	- not rated	3,071 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	356 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	356 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Cheviot Junior School Norham Avenue North , NE34 7TD	- not rated	360 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Downhill Infants' and Nursery School Dorset Avenue , NE34 7JA	- not rated	386 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sea View Primary School Norham Avenue North , Horsley Hill Community Campus NE34 7TD	3out of 4	415 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harton Technology College Lisle Road , NE34 6DL	- not rated	938 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Harton Academy Lisle Road , NE34 6DL	3out of 4	938 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Redwell Comprehensive School Prince Edward Road , NE34 7QT	- not rated	1,139 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mortimer Community College Reading Road , NE33 4UG	- not rated	1,840 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brinkburn School McAnany Avenue , NE34 0PJ	- not rated	2,103 yd	Community school	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	1,472 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	4,833 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	- not rated	360 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Anne's High School 52 Sunderland Road , NE34 0SW	- not rated	1,489 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	3out of 4	2,110 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Margaret Sutton School Ashley Road , NE34 0PF	- not rated	2,214 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	3out of 4	2,280 yd	Pupil referral unit	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
J & V's Bistro	3 Horsley Hill Square, South Shields	162 yd
Combined Touch CIC	14 Horsley Hill Square, South Shields	162 yd
Brambles Court	Hanover - Brambles Court, Dorset Avenue	476 yd
Coffey By Name	80-86 Highfield Road, South Shields	847 yd
Harton Hop House	181B Sunderland Road, South Shields	1,076 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Jolly Steward	101-103 Fulwell Avenue, South Shields	559 yd
Cleadon Social Club	31-33 Fulwell Avenue, South Shields	666 yd
The Fountain	116 Highfield Road, South Shields	751 yd
The Bamburgh	175 Bamburgh Avenue, South Shields	802 yd
The Marsden Inn	143 Marsden Lane, South Shields	997 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Billy's Fish and Chips	18 Horsley Hill Square, South Shields	243 yd
Red Star Chop Suey House	121 Marsden Road, South Shields	342 yd
Highfield Fisheries	100-102 Highfield Road, South Shields	847 yd
Readhead Park Veterans Club House	Readhead Park, Sunderland Road	957 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Horsley Hill Youth Centre (Closed) Marsden Road	health and fitness suite	205 yd
Sea View Primary School HORSLEY HILL COMMUNITY CAMPUS HORSLEY HILL COMMUNITY CAMPUS NORHAM AVENUE NORTH		306 yd
St Gregorys R. C. Va Primary School HARTON HOUSE ROAD EAST	artificial grass pitch	364 yd
Cheviot Junior School (Closed) Norham Avenue North	swimming pool	367 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	1,042 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	56.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	72.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	14.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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