Rowan Drive is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE34 8PQ is located in the Cleadon Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Shields. This postcode has been in use since 2012-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rowan Drive, South Shields, NE34 8PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE34 8PH, NE34 8AR, NE34 8BD, NE34 8AS, NE34 8PG, NE34 8BB, NE34 8AH, NE34 8AE, NE34 8AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE34 8PQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 56.7% | 54.5% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 43.3% | 45.5% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 8PQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.3% 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 | 31.6% | 33.7% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 51.3% | 6.1% | 44.2% | 7.1% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 0.5% | -4.7% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 10% | 9% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 8% | 5.5% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46% | 54.9% | 8.9% | 48.4% | 6.5% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 30.6% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 10.4% | -6.5% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 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.
In the area around NE34 8PQ this area, 9.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.4% | 9.1% | -17.3% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 7.6% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 14.1% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3.5% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 17.2% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.8% | 47% | 24.2% | 33.8% | 13.2% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.5% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 92.6% | 94.8% | 2.2% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 96% | 97.4% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 97.4% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.9% | 76.7% | 13.2% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rowan Drive was 43.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.6% lower than the Cleadon Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rowan Drive has the 27th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Cleadon Park and the 136th lowest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.2%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Rowan Drive, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £216,500 | 2025-06-20 | £219,130 |
| 19 Rowan Drive, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-05-22 | £223,359 |
| 33 Rowan Drive, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2025-03-31 | £147,502 |
| 55 Rowan Drive, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £208,500 | 2024-11-08 | £213,831 |
| 6 Rowan Drive, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2024-02-16 | £205,321 |
NE34 8PQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 2,610 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 3,715 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 5,105 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylton Red House Nursery School Rotherham Road , Red House Estate SR5 5QL | 4out of 4 | 5,309 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway Primary Academy Park Avenue , NE34 8AB | 3out of 4 | 454 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School Nash Avenue , Whiteleas NE34 8NS | 3out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleadon Church of England Academy Boldon Lane , Cleadon Village SR6 7RP | 4out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Primary School East Avenue , NE34 6PF | 3out of 4 | 1,462 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest View Primary Rembrandt Avenue , NE34 8RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,655 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harton Academy Lisle Road , NE34 6DL | 4out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 4out of 4 | 1,619 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mortimer Community College Reading Road , NE33 4UG | 2out of 4 | 2,116 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon School New Road , NE35 9DZ | 2out of 4 | 2,926 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitburn Church of England Academy Whitburn , SR6 7EF | 4out of 4 | 3,742 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,570 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 1,811 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 2out of 4 | 1,932 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bamburgh School Norham Avenue , NE34 7TD | 3out of 4 | 2,533 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| AutismAble CIC The Captains Row , NE33 5AS | - not rated | 3,000 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Watts Academy Ramillies Road , SR5 5JA | - not rated | 4,807 yd | Free schools special | No | 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 | 708 yd | |
| CAF8 | 191 Prince Edward Road, South Shields | 817 yd | |
| The Olive Garden | 252B Sunderland Road, South Shields | 820 yd | |
| Munchies | Unit 3, 254 Sunderland Road | 820 yd | |
| The Chamber Restaurant | 1 South Avenue, South Shields | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namaste, Kings Prosecco Lounge | 389-391 King George Road, South Shields | 193 yd | |
| The New Ship | 403 Sunderland Road, South Shields | 381 yd | |
| Harleys Bar | 252 Sunderland Road, South Shields | 820 yd | |
| The Derby | 307-309 Prince Edward Road, South Shields | 888 yd | |
| The Westside Club | 6 West Avenue, South Shields | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Pearl Chinese | 193-195 Prince Edward Road, South Shields | 810 yd | |
| Spice Station | 149-151 Prince Edward Road, South Shields | 817 yd | |
| Subway | 209 Prince Edward Road, South Shields | 817 yd | |
| Pizza Corner South Shields | 252A Sunderland Road, South Shields | 820 yd | |
| Full Circle | 252 Sunderland Road, South Shields | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 351-353 Prince Edward Road, South Shields | 888 yd | |
| Iceland | 279 Prince Edward Road, South Shields | 888 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 335-345 Prince Edward Road, South Shields | 888 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 248 Sunderland Road, South Shields | 985 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cleadon Park Community Centre (Closed) Sunderland Road | 380 yd | |
| South Shields School NEVINSON AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 500 yd |
| King George V School (Closed) Nevinson Avenue | grass pitches | 538 yd |
| Temple Memorial Park TARRAGON WAY | grass pitches | 624 yd |
| Temple Park Centre John Reid Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 704 yd |
| The Dell QUARRY LANE | grass pitches | 969 yd |
| Cleadon Recreation Ground CLEADON PARK CLEADON PARK QUARRY LANE | grass pitches | 998 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 39.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 48.31 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 48.31 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.