Bamburgh Avenue, South Shields, NE34 7TJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE34 7TJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.1%	50.9%	-1.2%	51.0%	-0.1%
Male	47.9%	49.1%	1.2%	49.0%	0.1%

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 7TJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.3% 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	18.3%	20.6%	2.3%	37.9%	-17.3%
Married: Opposite sex	58.7%	61.3%	2.6%	44.2%	17.1%
Separated	2.3%	0.5%	-1.8%	2.2%	-1.7%
Divorced	7.5%	9%	1.5%	9.1%	-0.1%
Widowed	13.1%	8.5%	-4.6%	6.1%	2.4%

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	42.8%	45.6%	2.8%	48.4%	-2.8%
Good health	30.5%	33.3%	2.8%	33.6%	-0.3%
Fair health	19.1%	17.1%	-2.0%	12.7%	4.4%
Bad health	5.9%	3.9%	-2.0%	4.0%	-0.1%
Very bad health	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	1.2%	-1.2%

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	20.2%	17.6%	-2.6%	18.2%	-0.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15%	10.1%	-4.9%	9.6%	0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	10.8%	8.5%	-2.3%	13.4%	-4.9%
Apprenticeship	9.4%	9.5%	0.1%	5.3%	4.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.3%	22.1%	11.8%	16.9%	5.2%
Degree or Similar	26.8%	28.6%	1.8%	33.8%	-5.2%
Other	7.5%	3.5%	-4.0%	2.8%	0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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)
Indian	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
White	98.3%	99.1%	0.8%	81.4%	17.7%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.5% 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	96.6%	96.5%	-0.1%	83.2%	13.3%
European Union	1.7%	2.2%	0.5%	6.1%	-3.9%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.3%	0.4%	-0.9%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.6%	96.5%	-0.1%	83.2%	13.3%
10+ Years	0%	3.1%	3.1%	9.8%	-6.7%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.1%	0.4%	-1.7%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.6%	76.7%	7.9%
Poland	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	14.1%	13.5%	0.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	26.3%	37.2%	-10.9%
Christian	70.2%	46.2%	24.0%
Muslim	1.3%	6.5%	-5.2%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	1.8%	6.0%	-4.2%

Safety

Is Bamburgh Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bamburgh Avenue was 13.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.9% lower than the Horsley Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Bamburgh Avenue has the 5th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Horsley Hill and the 34th lowest crime rate of 523 local areas in South Tyneside .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.2%.

🔎 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 7TJ, 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 Bamburgh Avenue are based on 218 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 Bamburgh Avenue, South Shields, NE34 7TJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE34 7TJ

Average Price
£219,829

Semi-Detached
£241,160

Terraced
£211,376

Detached
£231,374

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£8,780

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bamburgh Avenue

Average Price
£220,461

Semi-Detached
£239,966

Terraced
£186,234

Detached
£241,921

Flats/Maisonettes
£58,221

Other
£9,078

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bamburgh AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
33 Bamburgh Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£272,500	2025-09-26	£279,664
33 Bamburgh Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building	£8,771	2024-05-03	£8,894
39 Bamburgh Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£215,000	2024-01-19	£240,527
51 Bamburgh Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£190,000	2023-11-17	£206,497
82 Bamburgh Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2022-11-04	£221,929

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE34 7TJ

Employment

NE34 7TJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 7TJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	91
Full-Time Employee	70
Part-Time Employee	19
Other	7
Self-Employed	5
Student (economically inactive)	4
Looking after home or family	3
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Education	21
Human health and social work activities	19
Construction	12
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Transport and storage	9
Manufacturing	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Financial and insurance activities	5
Real estate activities	3
Mining and quarrying	3
Other	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Downhill Nursery School Dorset Avenue , NE34 7JA	- not rated	504 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cleadon Park Nursery School Off Park Avenue , NE34 8QL	- not rated	2,292 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Wharfedale Drive Nursery School Wharfedale Drive , NE33 5LA	- not rated	2,844 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Laygate Nursery School Trinity Walk , NE33 5RU	- not rated	2,906 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Elizabeth Diamond Nursery School Ethel Terrace , NE34 0NH	- not rated	3,407 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	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	194 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cheviot Junior School Norham Avenue North , NE34 7TD	- not rated	264 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Downhill Infants' and Nursery School Dorset Avenue , NE34 7JA	- not rated	504 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Highfield Infants' School Garth Crescent , NE34 6SU	- not rated	531 yd	Community school	No	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

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harton Technology College Lisle Road , NE34 6DL	- not rated	1,417 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Harton Academy Lisle Road , NE34 6DL	3out of 4	1,417 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Redwell Comprehensive School Prince Edward Road , NE34 7QT	- not rated	1,554 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mortimer Community College Reading Road , NE33 4UG	- not rated	2,059 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brinkburn School McAnany Avenue , NE34 0PJ	- not rated	2,482 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	1,521 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	4,453 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	264 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Anne's High School 52 Sunderland Road , NE34 0SW	- not rated	1,653 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	3out of 4	2,409 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Margaret Sutton School Ashley Road , NE34 0PF	- not rated	2,521 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	3out of 4	2,567 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	582 yd
Combined Touch CIC	14 Horsley Hill Square, South Shields	582 yd
Brambles Court	Hanover - Brambles Court, Dorset Avenue	623 yd
Coffey By Name	80-86 Highfield Road, South Shields	882 yd
Olivia's (Oasis Amusement)	Ocean Beach Amusement Park, South Promenade	920 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Bamburgh	175 Bamburgh Avenue, South Shields	495 yd
The Fountain	116 Highfield Road, South Shields	798 yd
The Jolly Steward	101-103 Fulwell Avenue, South Shields	901 yd
Cleadon Social Club	31-33 Fulwell Avenue, South Shields	948 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Billy's Fish and Chips	18 Horsley Hill Square, South Shields	637 yd
Red Star Chop Suey House	121 Marsden Road, South Shields	762 yd
Highfield Fisheries	100-102 Highfield Road, South Shields	882 yd
Readhead Park Veterans Club House	Readhead Park, Sunderland Road	1,006 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sea View Primary School HORSLEY HILL COMMUNITY CAMPUS HORSLEY HILL COMMUNITY CAMPUS NORHAM AVENUE NORTH		230 yd
Cheviot Junior School (Closed) Norham Avenue North	swimming pool	261 yd
Horsley Hill Youth Centre (Closed) Marsden Road	health and fitness suite	690 yd
St Gregorys R. C. Va Primary School HARTON HOUSE ROAD EAST	artificial grass pitch	737 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	50 Mbit/s
Average download speed	89.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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