Moreland Road is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE34 8NH is located in the Whiteleas electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Shields. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Moreland Road, South Shields, NE34 8NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE34 8NN, NE34 8NT, NE34 8NQ, NE34 8TX, NE34 8NW, NE34 8TY, NE34 8NL, NE34 8NS, NE34 8TU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE34 8NH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% of residents 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 | 53.7% | 54.6% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 46.3% | 45.4% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
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 | 29.8% | 36.2% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.4% | 34.7% | -10.7% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 14.8% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 11.7% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
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 (69.2%) 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 | 38.6% | 38.8% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 30.4% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 19.8% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 7.1% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 9.7% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
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 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.6% | 20.9% | -14.7% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 16.8% | 3.6% | 9.6% | 7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 9.2% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 10.7% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 21.9% | 13.1% | 16.9% | 5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 17.9% | 0.8% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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 | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.2% | 99.6% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 99.1% 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 | 98% | 99.1% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 99.1% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moreland Road was 64.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.3% lower than the Cleadon Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Moreland Road has the 45th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Cleadon Park and the 246th lowest crime rate of 523 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 42.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Moreland Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2025-07-07 | £83,209 |
| 75 Moreland Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2024-02-07 | £135,160 |
| 45 Moreland Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £108,500 | 2024-01-30 | £121,435 |
| 94 Moreland Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-12-14 | £133,620 |
| 70 Moreland Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-07-14 | £109,778 |
NE34 8NH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Paul Nursery School Nash Avenue , NE34 8NS | - not rated | 186 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleadon Park Nursery School Off Park Avenue , NE34 8QL | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Elizabeth Diamond Nursery School Ethel Terrace , NE34 0NH | - not rated | 1,579 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 1,932 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wharfedale Drive Nursery School Wharfedale Drive , NE33 5LA | - not rated | 2,407 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Oswald's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School Nash Avenue , Whiteleas NE34 8NS | - not rated | 134 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields Nash Avenue , Whiteleas NE34 8NS | 3out of 4 | 134 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Park Infants' School Rubens Avenue , NE34 8JU | - not rated | 320 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Park Junior School Manet Gardens , NE34 8LU | - not rated | 372 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest View Primary Rembrandt Avenue , NE34 8RZ | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King George V School Nevinson Avenue , NE34 8BT | - not rated | 649 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Shields School Nevinson Avenue , NE34 8BT | - not rated | 667 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chuter Ede Comprehensive School Galsworthy Road , NE34 9UG | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinkburn School McAnany Avenue , NE34 0PJ | - not rated | 1,382 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | - not rated | 1,608 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyne Coast College St George's Avenue , NE34 6ET | - not rated | 2,955 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epinay Business and Enterprise School Nevinson Avenue , NE34 8BT | 4out of 4 | 661 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Galsworthy Centre C/O Chuter Ede Education Centre , Galsworthy Road NE34 9UG | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Sutton School Ashley Road , NE34 0PF | - not rated | 1,789 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 1,862 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 1,903 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Park Leisure Centre | Leisure Pool/Waterline Bar, Temple Park Centre | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fad | Gainsborough Avenue, South Shields | 222 yd | |
| WHITELEAS DISTRICT SOCIAL CLUB | Oswald Street, South Shields | 733 yd | |
| Namaste, Kings Prosecco Lounge | 389-391 King George Road, South Shields | 877 yd | |
| Harton & Westoe Miners Welfare Club | Harton And Westoe Welfare Ground, Low Lane | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevi's Chippy | 67 Nevinson Avenue, South Shields | 235 yd | |
| The Codfather | 202 Whiteleas Way, South Shields | 560 yd | |
| Munch box | 168A Whiteleas Way, South Shields | 560 yd | |
| Polaris Chinese Takeaway | 25 Gaskell Avenue, South Shields | 979 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Memorial Park TARRAGON WAY | grass pitches | 521 yd |
| King George V School (Closed) Nevinson Avenue | grass pitches | 648 yd |
| South Shields School NEVINSON AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 661 yd |
| Temple Park Centre John Reid Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 874 yd |
| Harton And Westoe Miners Welfare HARTON AND WESTOE COLLIERIES WELFARE GROUND HARTON AND WESTOE COLLIERIES WELFARE GROUND LOW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,025 yd |
| Chuter Ede Community Association GALSWORTHY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,033 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.