Sunniside Drive, South Shields, NE34 8DH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE34 8DH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.3%	51.8%	-2.5%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	45.7%	48.2%	2.5%	49.0%	-0.8%

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 8DH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.6% 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	19.8%	18.5%	-1.3%	37.9%	-19.4%
Married: Opposite sex	67.2%	64.6%	-2.6%	44.2%	20.4%
Separated	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	5.7%	6.3%	0.6%	9.1%	-2.8%
Widowed	6.9%	10.6%	3.7%	6.1%	4.5%

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	38.3%	38.8%	0.5%	48.4%	-9.6%
Good health	34.9%	40.2%	5.3%	33.6%	6.6%
Fair health	20.1%	16.7%	-3.4%	12.7%	4.0%
Bad health	6.3%	2.9%	-3.4%	4.0%	-1.1%
Very bad health	0.4%	1.4%	1.0%	1.2%	0.2%

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	18.6%	15.9%	-2.7%	18.2%	-2.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.5%	9.2%	-1.3%	9.6%	-0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	8.1%	15.1%	7.0%	13.4%	1.7%
Apprenticeship	6.5%	8.8%	2.3%	5.3%	3.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.9%	11.2%	0.3%	16.9%	-5.7%
Degree or Similar	39.3%	36.7%	-2.6%	33.8%	2.9%
Other	6.1%	3.2%	-2.9%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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)
Pakistani	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.3%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	97.8%	97.8%	0.0%	81.4%	16.4%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.1% 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	96.7%	97.1%	0.4%	83.2%	13.9%
European Union	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	6.1%	-5.7%
Africa	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	5.6%	-4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.6%
Oceania	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.3%	97.1%	0.8%	83.2%	13.9%
10+ Years	0.4%	2.5%	2.1%	9.8%	-7.3%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3%	0%	-3.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.3%	76.7%	14.6%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
No passport held	8.3%	13.5%	-5.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31%	37.2%	-6.2%
Christian	62.1%	46.2%	15.9%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	1.1%	6.5%	-5.4%
Not answered	5.4%	6.0%	-0.6%

Safety

Is Sunniside Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sunniside Drive was 11.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.4% lower than the Cleadon Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Sunniside Drive has the 5th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Cleadon Park and the 27th lowest crime rate of 523 local areas in South Tyneside .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.6%.

🔎 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. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£34,400

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NE34 8DH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 8/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 6/10 (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) - 7/10 (above 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 Sunniside Drive are based on 44 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 Sunniside Drive, South Shields, NE34 8DH

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE34 8DH

Average Price
£339,669

Semi-Detached
£341,672

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£303,632

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sunniside Drive

Average Price
£366,385

Semi-Detached
£367,522

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£317,474

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sunniside DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Sunniside Drive, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2025-03-14	£379,807
35 Sunniside Drive, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£390,000	2022-11-25	£432,761
20 Sunniside Drive, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£330,000	2022-07-18	£371,845
11 Sunniside Drive, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2021-06-29	£426,002
25 Sunniside Drive, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£215,000	2018-07-24	£288,692

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE34 8DH

Employment

NE34 8DH 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 8DH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	119
Full-Time Employee	52
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	14
Looking after home or family	12
Student (economically inactive)	10
Other	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Human health and social work activities	11
Education	11
Construction	8
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	8
Transport and storage	7
Financial and insurance activities	7
Manufacturing	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Information and communication	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Other	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cleadon Park Nursery School Off Park Avenue , NE34 8QL	- not rated	475 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
John Paul Nursery School Nash Avenue , NE34 8NS	- not rated	1,618 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Downhill Nursery School Dorset Avenue , NE34 7JA	- not rated	2,230 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Elizabeth Diamond Nursery School Ethel Terrace , NE34 0NH	- not rated	2,557 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL	4out of 4	2,908 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ridgeway Primary Academy Park Avenue , NE34 8AB	3out of 4	762 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ridgeway Primary School Park Avenue , NE34 8AB	- not rated	762 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Harton Infants' School East Avenue , NE34 6NX	- not rated	1,195 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cleadon Village Church of England VA Primary School Boldon Lane , Cleadon Village SR6 7RP	- not rated	1,273 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cleadon Village Junior School Boldon Lane , Cleadon SR6 7RP	- not rated	1,273 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
South Shields School Nevinson Avenue , NE34 8BT	- not rated	830 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
King George V School Nevinson Avenue , NE34 8BT	- not rated	869 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harton Technology College Lisle Road , NE34 6DL	- not rated	1,276 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Harton Academy Lisle Road , NE34 6DL	3out of 4	1,276 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Redwell Comprehensive School Prince Edward Road , NE34 7QT	- not rated	1,321 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	2,731 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Epinay Business and Enterprise School Nevinson Avenue , NE34 8BT	4out of 4	839 yd	Foundation special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakleigh Gardens School Oakleigh Gardens , Cleadon SR6 7PT	- not rated	902 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	3out of 4	2,193 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Margaret Sutton School Ashley Road , NE34 0PF	- not rated	2,200 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	3out of 4	2,337 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
Caffe Di Bella	265-267 Prince Edward Road, South Shields	862 yd
The Olive Garden	252B Sunderland Road, South Shields	899 yd
Munchies	Unit 3, 254 Sunderland Road	899 yd
Caffe Mio	299 Sunderland Road, South Shields	904 yd
CAF8	191 Prince Edward Road, South Shields	932 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The New Ship	403 Sunderland Road, South Shields	184 yd
Namaste, Kings Prosecco Lounge	389-391 King George Road, South Shields	574 yd
The Derby	307-309 Prince Edward Road, South Shields	862 yd
South Shields Golf Club Ltd	Hillcrest, South Shields	884 yd
Harleys Bar	252 Sunderland Road, South Shields	899 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Papa Johns Pizza	323 Prince Edward Road, South Shields	862 yd
Domino's Pizza	367-369 Prince Edward Road, South Shields	862 yd
Gills Golden Fish And Chips	359 Prince Edward Road, South Shields	862 yd
The Old Bank Pizza Co.	245 Prince Edward Road, South Shields	870 yd
QL Tandoori LTD	142 Quarry Lane, South Shields	877 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Heron Foods	351-353 Prince Edward Road, South Shields	862 yd
Iceland	279 Prince Edward Road, South Shields	862 yd
Sainsbury's	335-345 Prince Edward Road, South Shields	862 yd
Farmfoods	248 Sunderland Road, South Shields	1,071 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Cleadon Park Community Centre (Closed) Sunderland Road		180 yd
The Dell QUARRY LANE	grass pitches	641 yd
Cleadon Recreation Ground CLEADON PARK CLEADON PARK QUARRY LANE	grass pitches	688 yd
South Shields School NEVINSON AVENUE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	838 yd
Oakleigh Gardens SUNNISIDE LEIGH	grass pitches	854 yd
King George V School (Closed) Nevinson Avenue	grass pitches	868 yd
South Shields Golf Club Ltd CLEADON HILL	golf	895 yd
Oakleigh Gardens Special School (Closed) Oakleigh Gardens	swimming pool	900 yd
Temple Memorial Park TARRAGON WAY	grass pitches	1,063 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	242.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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