Tennant Street is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE34 9AU is located in the Simonside and Rekendyke electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Shields. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tennant Street, South Shields, NE34 9AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE34 9AN, NE34 9BA, NE34 9ET, NE34 9AS, NE34 9BB, NE34 9AY, NE34 9AW, NE34 9BE, NE34 9BF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE34 9AU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 52.3% | 47.5% | -4.8% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 47.7% | 52.5% | 4.8% | 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 area around NE34 9AU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.3% | 49.5% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.9% | 32.5% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -11.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 6.8% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 5.8% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 38.1% | 42.1% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 29.7% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 16.5% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 9.8% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 14.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.6% | 23.9% | -9.7% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.5% | 12.4% | -9.1% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 23% | 5.7% | 13.4% | 9.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.7% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 15.8% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.5% | 14.4% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -19.4% |
| Other | 6.1% | 3.8% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 5.4% | 2.3% | -3.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 90.8% | 87.9% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91.1% 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 | 95.8% | 91.1% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 92.1% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.2% | 76.7% | -7.5% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 26.3% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.5% | 37.2% | 17.3% |
| Christian | 34.8% | 46.2% | -11.4% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tennant Street was 673.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 394.5% higher than the Bede average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Tennant Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Bede and the 12th highest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 231.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 36.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Tennant Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £86,500 | 2025-07-25 | £86,902 |
| 10 Tennant Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2022-04-29 | £105,815 |
| 1 Tennant Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2021-03-26 | £91,129 |
| 21 Tennant Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2017-12-20 | £79,392 |
| 2 Tennant Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2017-09-22 | £83,721 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 2,388 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 2,470 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 3,015 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 4,062 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Blyton Primary School Blyton Avenue , Simonside NE34 9BN | 3out of 4 | 321 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkton Infants' School St Simon Street , NE34 9SD | 3out of 4 | 390 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkton Academy Dame Flora Robson Avenue , NE34 9RD | 3out of 4 | 406 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) Brockley Avenue , NE34 0TS | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick Hall Junior School Chesterton Road , NE34 9SP | 3out of 4 | 687 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 4out of 4 | 1,862 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon School New Road , NE35 9DZ | 2out of 4 | 2,224 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mortimer Community College Reading Road , NE33 4UG | 2out of 4 | 2,436 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jarrow School Field Terrace , NE32 5PR | 3out of 4 | 2,536 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Academy Lisle Road , NE34 6DL | 4out of 4 | 3,306 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,180 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 2out of 4 | 1,862 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| AutismAble CIC The Captains Row , NE33 5AS | - not rated | 1,944 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 2,002 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Epinay Business and Enterprise School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 2,334 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keelman's Way School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 3out of 4 | 3,956 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Newcastle Road, South Shields | 844 yd | |
| 5 Quarters | Boldon Lane Learning Centre, Boldon Lane | 897 yd | |
| Burger King | Towers Place, South Shields | 904 yd | |
| Mcdonalds | Towers Place, South Shields | 904 yd | |
| Tesco Colleague Room | Tesco, Towers Place | 904 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge | Wenlock Road, South Shields | 188 yd | |
| Saint Simonside Ltd | Simonside Workingmens Social Club, 197-199 Winskell Road | 393 yd | |
| The New Mill | Chesterton Road, South Shields | 735 yd | |
| The Alley | Tasmania Road, South Shields | 781 yd | |
| The New Green Baize Snooker Club | 1A Tyne Terrace, South Shields | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice and Spice | 3 Binchester Street, South Shields | 174 yd | |
| Bon Appetit | 101 Wenlock Road, South Shields | 233 yd | |
| Mary's Fish & Chips | 10 Seton Walk, South Shields | 286 yd | |
| Green Lane Fisheries | 250 Green Lane, South Shields | 510 yd | |
| Guy's Chinese Takeaway | 196A Green Lane, South Shields | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 7-13 Binchester Street, South Shields | 174 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore, Towers Place | 904 yd | |
| Lidl | 32 Boldon Lane, South Shields | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Simonside Outdoor Adventure SIMONSIDE YOUTH CENTRE SIMONSIDE YOUTH CENTRE ST SIMON STREET | health and fitness suite | 384 yd |
| Lord Blyton Primary School BLYTON AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 461 yd |
| Biddick Hall Junior School CHESTERTON ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 648 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 | 73 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.