Redwood Avenue, South Shields, NE34 8EX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE34 8EX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.3%	50.1%	-2.2%	51.0%	-0.9%
Male	47.7%	49.9%	2.2%	49.0%	0.9%

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	42.8%	40.8%	-2.0%	37.9%	2.9%
Married: Opposite sex	36.1%	41.4%	5.3%	44.2%	-2.8%
Separated	3.7%	3.5%	-0.2%	2.2%	1.3%
Divorced	11.5%	10.2%	-1.3%	9.1%	1.1%
Widowed	5.9%	4.1%	-1.8%	6.1%	-2.0%

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	44.2%	40.3%	-3.9%	48.4%	-8.1%
Good health	33.6%	38.1%	4.5%	33.6%	4.5%
Fair health	12%	14.1%	2.1%	12.7%	1.4%
Bad health	9.1%	5.9%	-3.2%	4.0%	1.9%
Very bad health	1.2%	1.5%	0.3%	1.2%	0.3%

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	31.6%	24.2%	-7.4%	18.2%	6.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.2%	8.6%	-6.6%	9.6%	-1.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.7%	12.4%	-7.3%	13.4%	-1.0%
Apprenticeship	3.7%	7.3%	3.6%	5.3%	2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.6%	18.5%	9.9%	16.9%	1.6%
Degree or Similar	17.5%	26.4%	8.9%	33.8%	-7.4%
Other	3.7%	2.5%	-1.2%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	2.7%	2.7%	1.1%	1.6%
Chinese	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.7%	-0.5%
Indian	0%	1%	1.0%	3.1%	-2.1%
Other Asian	0%	1%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.6%
Black Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	1%	0.7%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	98.2%	93.3%	-4.9%	81.4%	11.9%
Roma	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.3% 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	98%	94.3%	-3.7%	83.2%	11.1%
European Union	0.9%	1.2%	0.3%	6.1%	-4.9%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	0%	2.7%	2.7%	5.6%	-2.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0.5%	-0.4%	1.3%	-0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.4%	94.3%	-3.1%	83.2%	11.1%
10+ Years	0%	4%	4.0%	9.8%	-5.8%
5-10 Years	0%	1.5%	1.5%	2.9%	-1.4%
2-5 Years	1.2%	0.2%	-1.0%	2.2%	-2.0%
Less than 2 years	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80%	76.7%	3.3%
Italy	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Other EU countries	0.2%	1.5%	-1.3%
South and Eastern Africa	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Eastern Asia	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Southern Asia	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%
No passport held	17.5%	13.5%	4.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	50.6%	37.2%	13.4%
Christian	40.2%	46.2%	-6.0%
Hindu	0.7%	1.7%	-1.0%
Muslim	3%	6.5%	-3.5%
Not answered	5.4%	6.0%	-0.6%

Safety

Is Redwood Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Redwood Avenue was 56.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.6% lower than the Cleadon Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Redwood Avenue has the 44th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Cleadon Park and the 224th lowest crime rate of 523 local areas in South Tyneside .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 57.4%.

🔎 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 8EX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (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 - 9/10 (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 - 9/10 (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 - 8/10 (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 - 9/10 (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 - 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 - 2/10 (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) - 9/10 (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 Redwood Avenue are based on 135 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 Redwood Avenue, South Shields, NE34 8EX

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE34 8EX

Average Price
£124,403

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£124,403

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Redwood Avenue

Average Price
£161,086

Semi-Detached
£288,926

Terraced
£211,478

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£126,508

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Redwood AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
111 Redwood Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£90,000	2026-01-21	£88,517
97 Redwood Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£123,000	2025-10-31	£121,327
131 Redwood Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£105,000	2025-10-31	£103,571
101 Redwood Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£99,000	2025-10-03	£97,653
117 Redwood Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£105,000	2025-07-04	£106,789

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE34 8EX

Employment

NE34 8EX 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	107
Retired	56
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	24
Student (economically inactive)	23
Looking after home or family	21
Long-Term Sick or disabled	18
Other	14
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	28
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Education	19
Transport and storage	16
Manufacturing	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Other	9
Construction	9
Administrative and support service activities	5
Real estate activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Information and communication	1

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	33 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
John Paul Nursery School Nash Avenue , NE34 8NS	- not rated	1,511 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Downhill Nursery School Dorset Avenue , NE34 7JA	- not rated	2,003 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Elizabeth Diamond Nursery School Ethel Terrace , NE34 0NH	- not rated	2,217 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wharfedale Drive Nursery School Wharfedale Drive , NE33 5LA	- not rated	2,492 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	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	368 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ridgeway Primary School Park Avenue , NE34 8AB	- not rated	368 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Harton Primary School East Avenue , NE34 6PF	3out of 4	1,000 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Harton Infants' School East Avenue , NE34 6NX	- not rated	1,026 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Harton Junior School East Avenue , NE34 6PF	- not rated	1,096 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	902 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Harton Technology College Lisle Road , NE34 6DL	- not rated	907 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Harton Academy Lisle Road , NE34 6DL	3out of 4	907 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
King George V School Nevinson Avenue , NE34 8BT	- not rated	949 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Redwell Comprehensive School Prince Edward Road , NE34 7QT	- not rated	1,274 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	2,296 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	912 yd	Foundation special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakleigh Gardens School Oakleigh Gardens , Cleadon SR6 7PT	- not rated	1,349 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	3out of 4	1,763 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Margaret Sutton School Ashley Road , NE34 0PF	- not rated	1,777 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	3out of 4	1,913 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
The Olive Garden	252B Sunderland Road, South Shields	465 yd
Munchies	Unit 3, 254 Sunderland Road	465 yd
Caffe Mio	299 Sunderland Road, South Shields	480 yd
Caffe Di Bella	265-267 Prince Edward Road, South Shields	484 yd
CAF8	191 Prince Edward Road, South Shields	489 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Harleys Bar	252 Sunderland Road, South Shields	465 yd
The Derby	307-309 Prince Edward Road, South Shields	484 yd
The New Ship	403 Sunderland Road, South Shields	552 yd
Namaste, Kings Prosecco Lounge	389-391 King George Road, South Shields	604 yd
The Westside Club	6 West Avenue, South Shields	624 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza Corner South Shields	252A Sunderland Road, South Shields	465 yd
Full Circle	252 Sunderland Road, South Shields	465 yd
Ocean Pearl Chinese	193-195 Prince Edward Road, South Shields	474 yd
Superfry	289 Sunderland Road, South Shields	480 yd
Papa Johns Pizza	323 Prince Edward Road, South Shields	484 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Heron Foods	351-353 Prince Edward Road, South Shields	484 yd
Iceland	279 Prince Edward Road, South Shields	484 yd
Sainsbury's	335-345 Prince Edward Road, South Shields	484 yd
Farmfoods	248 Sunderland Road, South Shields	638 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Cleadon Park Community Centre (Closed) Sunderland Road		269 yd
The Dell QUARRY LANE	grass pitches	652 yd
Cleadon Recreation Ground CLEADON PARK CLEADON PARK QUARRY LANE	grass pitches	663 yd
Temple Park Centre John Reid Road	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	769 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	852 yd
Temple Memorial Park TARRAGON WAY	grass pitches	888 yd
South Shields School NEVINSON AVENUE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	910 yd
King George V School (Closed) Nevinson Avenue	grass pitches	948 yd
South Shields Golf Club Ltd CLEADON HILL	golf	993 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	77.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	63.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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