Dame Flora Robson Avenue, South Shields, NE34 9EE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE34 9EE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% 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	52.5%	54.3%	1.8%	51.0%	3.3%
Male	47.5%	45.7%	-1.8%	49.0%	-3.3%

Partnership Status

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 9EE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.1% 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	43.9%	47.1%	3.2%	37.9%	9.2%
Married: Opposite sex	35.1%	30.4%	-4.7%	44.2%	-13.8%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.6%	3.9%	1.3%	2.2%	1.7%
Divorced	9.6%	11.8%	2.2%	9.1%	2.7%
Widowed	7.9%	6.9%	-1.0%	6.1%	0.8%

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	42.6%	43.4%	0.8%	48.4%	-5.0%
Good health	31%	32%	1.0%	33.6%	-1.6%
Fair health	16.2%	12.9%	-3.3%	12.7%	0.2%
Bad health	8.8%	8.6%	-0.2%	4.0%	4.6%
Very bad health	1.4%	3.1%	1.7%	1.2%	1.9%

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.

In the area around NE34 9EE this area, 30.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 17.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	36.8%	30.6%	-6.2%	18.2%	12.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	20.2%	10.2%	-10.0%	9.6%	0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.5%	13.1%	-4.4%	13.4%	-0.3%
Apprenticeship	6.6%	6.8%	0.2%	5.3%	1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.5%	18.9%	11.4%	16.9%	2.0%
Degree or Similar	5.7%	17.5%	11.8%	33.8%	-16.3%
Other	5.7%	2.9%	-2.8%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	2.3%	2.3%	0.8%	1.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0%	2%	2.0%	0.8%	1.2%
White	99.6%	94.1%	-5.5%	81.4%	12.7%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.1% 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	98.6%	96.1%	-2.5%	83.2%	12.9%
European Union	1.1%	1.6%	0.5%	6.1%	-4.5%
Africa	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.7%	-1.5%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	5.6%	-4.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.2%	96.1%	-2.1%	83.2%	12.9%
10+ Years	0.4%	2.3%	1.9%	9.8%	-7.5%
5-10 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	1.9%	-0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.5%	76.7%	-2.2%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
No passport held	25.1%	13.5%	11.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	47.8%	37.2%	10.6%
Christian	49%	46.2%	2.8%
Muslim	1.2%	6.5%	-5.3%
Not answered	2%	6.0%	-4.0%

Safety

Is Dame Flora Robson Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dame Flora Robson Avenue was 146.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.6% higher than the Bede average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Dame Flora Robson Avenue has the 35th highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Bede and the 115th highest crime rate of 523 local areas in South Tyneside .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£28,900

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in NE34 9EE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very 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 - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (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) - 10/10 (very 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 Dame Flora Robson Avenue are based on 31 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 Dame Flora Robson Avenue, South Shields, NE34 9EE

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE34 9EE

Average Price
£101,465

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£101,465

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dame Flora Robson Avenue

Average Price
£133,252

Semi-Detached
£138,889

Terraced
£130,152

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dame Flora Robson AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
57 Dame Flora Robson Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£92,000	2023-02-17	£102,128
57 Dame Flora Robson Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£80,000	2020-04-17	£111,836
63 Dame Flora Robson Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£47,500	2003-04-08	£125,552
65 Dame Flora Robson Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£25,000	2000-09-01	£91,976

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE34 9EE

Employment

NE34 9EE 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	59
Retired	37
Part-Time Employee	29
Long-Term Sick or disabled	24
Looking after home or family	14
Student (economically inactive)	11
Other	8
Self-Employed	6
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Human health and social work activities	17
Construction	15
Manufacturing	11
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Other	6
Transport and storage	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Financial and insurance activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Information and communication	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Education	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Elizabeth Diamond Nursery School Ethel Terrace , NE34 0NH	- not rated	1,360 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
John Paul Nursery School Nash Avenue , NE34 8NS	- not rated	2,137 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP	4out of 4	2,144 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wharfedale Drive Nursery School Wharfedale Drive , NE33 5LA	- not rated	2,166 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG	4out of 4	2,317 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Monkton Academy Dame Flora Robson Avenue , NE34 9RD	3out of 4	80 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Monkton Junior School Dame Flora Robson Avenue , NE34 9RD	- not rated	80 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lord Blyton Primary School Blyton Avenue , Simonside NE34 9BN	2out of 4	378 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Monkton Infants' School St Simon Street , NE34 9SD	- not rated	426 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Monkton Infants' School St Simon Street , NE34 9SD	- not rated	426 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chuter Ede Comprehensive School Galsworthy Road , NE34 9UG	- not rated	1,494 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Boldon School New Road , NE35 9DZ	- not rated	2,194 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	- not rated	2,227 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	- not rated	2,227 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Jarrow School Field Terrace , NE32 5PR	3out of 4	2,233 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stephenson Memorial Middle School Argyle Street , Willington Quay NE28 0JQ	- not rated	4,423 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Willington Middle School Denbigh Avenue , Howdon NE28 0PP	- not rated	4,960 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Langdale Community Middle School Langdale Gardens , High Howdon NE28 0HG	- not rated	5,433 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Central Middle School St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ	- not rated	5,462 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	3,522 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Galsworthy Centre C/O Chuter Ede Education Centre , Galsworthy Road NE34 9UG	- not rated	1,494 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	3out of 4	2,217 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Margaret Sutton School Ashley Road , NE34 0PF	- not rated	2,247 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	3out of 4	2,362 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
SBC School St Bede's Chambers , Albert Road NE32 5RR	- not rated	2,959 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Burger King	Towers Place, South Shields	551 yd
Mcdonalds	Towers Place, South Shields	551 yd
Tesco Colleague Room	Tesco, Towers Place	551 yd
J Barbour & Sons Ltd	J Barbour And Sons Ltd, Shaftesbury Avenue	880 yd
Fork'n Service CIC	Low Simonside Community Centre, Taunton Avenue	927 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Saint Simonside Ltd	Simonside Workingmens Social Club, 197-199 Winskell Road	372 yd
The Alley	Tasmania Road, South Shields	425 yd
The Bridge	Wenlock Road, South Shields	454 yd
The Red Hackle	Perth Avenue, Jarrow	617 yd
Nightime Golf	6c Shaftesbury Avenue, South Shields	866 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mary's Fish & Chips	10 Seton Walk, South Shields	187 yd
Simons Take-away	1 Tasmania Road, South Shields	425 yd
Rice and Spice	3 Binchester Street, South Shields	453 yd
Bon Appetit	101 Wenlock Road, South Shields	459 yd
Tony's Golden Fish & Chips	93-95 Edinburgh Road, Jarrow	689 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	7-13 Binchester Street, South Shields		453 yd
Tesco	Tesco Superstore, Towers Place		551 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Simonside Outdoor Adventure SIMONSIDE YOUTH CENTRE SIMONSIDE YOUTH CENTRE ST SIMON STREET	health and fitness suite	439 yd
Lord Blyton Primary School BLYTON AVENUE	artificial grass pitch	443 yd
Biltons Hall Community Trust TAUNTON AVENUE	health and fitness suite	902 yd
Biddick Hall Junior School CHESTERTON ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	1,010 yd
Perth Green Community Association INVERNESS ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,017 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	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%

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%

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