Hillcrest, South Shields, NE34 8EF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE34 8EF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.4%	47.3%	-4.1%	51.0%	-3.7%
Male	48.6%	52.7%	4.1%	49.0%	3.7%

Partnership Status

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	26.7%	27.9%	1.2%	37.9%	-10.0%
Married: Opposite sex	23%	24.8%	1.8%	44.2%	-19.4%
Separated	8.7%	7.3%	-1.4%	2.2%	5.1%
Divorced	26.7%	27.9%	1.2%	9.1%	18.8%
Widowed	14.9%	12.1%	-2.8%	6.1%	6.0%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (51.5%) 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	23.7%	19.5%	-4.2%	48.4%	-28.9%
Good health	23.7%	32%	8.3%	33.6%	-1.6%
Fair health	32.2%	27.2%	-5.0%	12.7%	14.5%
Bad health	17.5%	16.6%	-0.9%	4.0%	12.6%
Very bad health	2.8%	4.7%	1.9%	1.2%	3.5%

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 8EF this area, 42.6% 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 15.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	59.6%	42.6%	-17.0%	18.2%	24.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.7%	9.9%	1.2%	9.6%	0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	8.1%	11.7%	3.6%	13.4%	-1.7%
Apprenticeship	6.2%	9.3%	3.1%	5.3%	4.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	4.3%	9.3%	5.0%	16.9%	-7.6%
Degree or Similar	8.7%	15.4%	6.7%	33.8%	-18.4%
Other	4.3%	1.9%	-2.4%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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)
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98.3%	99.4%	1.1%	81.4%	18.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.4% 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	99.4%	96.4%	-3.0%	83.2%	13.2%
European Union	0%	2.4%	2.4%	6.1%	-3.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.7%	-2.7%
Oceania	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.4%	95.9%	-3.5%	83.2%	12.7%
10+ Years	0%	3.6%	3.6%	9.8%	-6.2%
5-10 Years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.9%	-2.9%
Less than 2 years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	63.9%	76.7%	-12.8%
No passport held	36.1%	13.5%	22.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.3%	37.2%	-2.9%
Christian	61.5%	46.2%	15.3%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	3.6%	6.0%	-2.4%

Safety

Is Hillcrest Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillcrest was 86.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.5% lower than the Cleadon Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Hillcrest has the 39th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Cleadon Park and the 243rd highest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.8%.

🔎 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. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£35,700

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NE34 8EF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above 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 - 8/10 (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 - 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 - 6/10 (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 - 8/10 (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 - 5/10 (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) - 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 Hillcrest are based on 4 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 Hillcrest, South Shields, NE34 8EF

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE34 8EF

Average Price
£89,671

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£89,671

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hillcrest

Average Price
£95,564

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£95,564

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on HillcrestStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Hillcrest, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£77,000	2025-03-27	£77,792
1 Hillcrest, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£90,000	2021-03-31	£110,832
1 Hillcrest, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£79,000	2007-03-16	£104,816
1 Hillcrest, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£25,000	2000-11-15	£88,816

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE34 8EF

Employment

NE34 8EF 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 8EF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	76
Full-Time Employee	20
Part-Time Employee	19
Long-Term Sick or disabled	19
Other	12
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Self-Employed	2
Student (economically inactive)	2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	9
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Construction	4
Other	3
Mining and quarrying	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Manufacturing	2
Education	2
Information and communication	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Transport and storage	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL	4out of 4	3,600 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG	4out of 4	4,852 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harton Primary School East Avenue , NE34 6PF	3out of 4	818 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ridgeway Primary Academy Park Avenue , NE34 8AB	3out of 4	1,106 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Gregory's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School Harton House Road East , NE34 6DZ	4out of 4	1,555 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cleadon Church of England Academy Boldon Lane , Cleadon Village SR6 7RP	4out of 4	1,979 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sea View Primary School Norham Avenue North , Horsley Hill Community Campus NE34 7TD	3out of 4	1,984 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harton Academy Lisle Road , NE34 6DL	4out of 4	1,002 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	4out of 4	2,262 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Mortimer Community College Reading Road , NE33 4UG	2out of 4	2,421 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Whitburn Church of England Academy Whitburn , SR6 7EF	4out of 4	3,091 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Monkwearmouth Academy Torver Crescent , SR6 8LG	- not rated	4,030 yd	Academy converter	No	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	2,543 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bamburgh School Norham Avenue , NE34 7TD	3out of 4	1,924 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	3out of 4	2,347 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	2out of 4	2,515 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
AutismAble CIC The Captains Row , NE33 5AS	- not rated	3,555 yd	Special post 16 institution	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
St Mark & St Cuthbert's Church	Quarry Lane, South Shields	356 yd
Caffe Di Bella	265-267 Prince Edward Road, South Shields	857 yd
Caffe Mio	299 Sunderland Road, South Shields	1,000 yd
The Olive Garden	252B Sunderland Road, South Shields	1,037 yd
Munchies	Unit 3, 254 Sunderland Road	1,037 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
South Shields Golf Club Ltd	Hillcrest, South Shields	114 yd
The White Horse	Quarry Lane, South Shields	383 yd
Sutton Residents Association	210-212 Prince Edward Road, South Shields	511 yd
Rose and Crown	491-493 Prince Edward Road, South Shields	585 yd
The Derby	307-309 Prince Edward Road, South Shields	857 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
QL Tandoori LTD	142 Quarry Lane, South Shields	193 yd
Singh's Fish Bar	136 Quarry Lane, South Shields	193 yd
The Old Bank Pizza Co.	245 Prince Edward Road, South Shields	749 yd
Papa Johns Pizza	323 Prince Edward Road, South Shields	857 yd
Domino's Pizza	367-369 Prince Edward Road, South Shields	857 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Heron Foods	351-353 Prince Edward Road, South Shields	857 yd
Iceland	279 Prince Edward Road, South Shields	857 yd
Sainsbury's	335-345 Prince Edward Road, South Shields	857 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
South Shields Golf Club Ltd CLEADON HILL	golf	127 yd
The Dell QUARRY LANE	grass pitches	227 yd
Cleadon Recreation Ground CLEADON PARK CLEADON PARK QUARRY LANE	grass pitches	248 yd
Cleadon Park Community Centre (Closed) Sunderland Road		771 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%

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

Overview of NE34 8EF