Brisbane Avenue is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE34 9DN is located in the Bede electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Jarrow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brisbane Avenue, South Shields, NE34 9DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE34 9DQ, NE32 4JR, NE34 9DG, NE34 9DW, NE32 4HU, NE32 4JP, NE34 9DP, NE34 9DJ, NE34 9DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE34 9DN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.8% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.2% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 9DN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.3% 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 | 36.7% | 48.3% | 11.6% | 37.9% | 10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.6% | 26.8% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -17.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 14.6% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 14.9% | 5.9% | -9.0% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 40.2% | 43% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 31.4% | 3.1% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 18.1% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 9.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 17.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.7% | 23.9% | -12.8% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 6.8% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.9% | 21% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 8.3% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 19% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 7% | 17.6% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -16.2% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.9% | 99.6% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 98.6% 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 | 98.6% | 98.6% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 98.9% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 26.1% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.3% | 37.2% | 20.1% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brisbane Avenue was 37.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.5% lower than the Bede average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Brisbane Avenue has the 10th lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Bede and the 106th lowest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Brisbane Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-04-29 | £125,000 |
| 15 Brisbane Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2024-10-25 | £83,165 |
| 14 Brisbane Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2024-10-18 | £83,823 |
| 37 Brisbane Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-07-16 | £118,553 |
| 23 Brisbane Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-04-26 | £158,860 |
NE34 9DN area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 11% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 1,793 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 2,248 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 2,889 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 3,648 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 | 5,373 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkton Academy Dame Flora Robson Avenue , NE34 9RD | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Ayr Drive , NE32 4AW | 3out of 4 | 576 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Simonside Primary School Glasgow Road , NE32 4AU | 3out of 4 | 633 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkton Infants' School St Simon Street , NE34 9SD | 3out of 4 | 727 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick Hall Infants' School Galsworthy Road , NE34 9JD | 3out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boldon School New Road , NE35 9DZ | 2out of 4 | 1,864 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jarrow School Field Terrace , NE32 5PR | 3out of 4 | 2,165 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 4out of 4 | 2,786 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mortimer Community College Reading Road , NE33 4UG | 2out of 4 | 3,391 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hebburn Comprehensive School Campbell Park Road , NE31 2QU | 3out of 4 | 3,520 yd | Community 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 | 4,138 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 Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 2,188 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 2out of 4 | 2,813 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| AutismAble CIC The Captains Row , NE33 5AS | - not rated | 2,849 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 2,945 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Keelman's Way School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 3out of 4 | 3,535 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | Towers Place, South Shields | 948 yd | |
| Mcdonalds | Towers Place, South Shields | 948 yd | |
| Tesco Colleague Room | Tesco, Towers Place | 948 yd | |
| Manda Panda Pantry | 64 Stanhope Road, Jarrow | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alley | Tasmania Road, South Shields | 185 yd | |
| The Red Hackle | Perth Avenue, Jarrow | 232 yd | |
| Saint Simonside Ltd | Simonside Workingmens Social Club, 197-199 Winskell Road | 602 yd | |
| The Bridge | Wenlock Road, South Shields | 831 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simons Take-away | 1 Tasmania Road, South Shields | 185 yd | |
| Tasty Food House Jarrow | Tasty Food House/India Cafe, 113-115 Edinburgh Road | 323 yd | |
| Tony's Golden Fish & Chips | 93-95 Edinburgh Road, Jarrow | 346 yd | |
| Mary's Fish & Chips | 10 Seton Walk, South Shields | 713 yd | |
| Biddick Hall Golden Fry | 2-4 Fielding Court, South Shields | 862 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore, Towers Place | 948 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 7-13 Binchester Street, South Shields | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Perth Green Community Association INVERNESS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 556 yd |
| Simonside Outdoor Adventure SIMONSIDE YOUTH CENTRE SIMONSIDE YOUTH CENTRE ST SIMON STREET | health and fitness suite | 655 yd |
| Lord Blyton Primary School BLYTON AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 1,047 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 | 72.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.