Silverdale Way is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE34 9HB is located in the Bede electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Jarrow. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Silverdale Way, South Shields, NE34 9HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE34 9JX, NE34 9DU, NE34 9DX, NE34 9HD, NE34 9HA, NE34 9DR, NE34 9DW, NE34 9RT, NE34 9RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE34 9HB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.3% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.7% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 9HB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.1% 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 | 26.6% | 29.6% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.9% | 52.1% | -5.8% | 44.2% | 7.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 0.8% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 11.7% | 5.4% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 45.6% | 50.4% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 29.4% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 15.4% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.2% | 14.9% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 12.4% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 17.8% | 6.3% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 11.9% | 8.7% | -3.2% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 18.2% | 3.1% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 25.6% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.5% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.6% | 95.2% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 98.3% | 96% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 96.3% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 57% | 46.2% | 10.8% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Silverdale Way was 50.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.0% lower than the Bede average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Silverdale Way has the 21st lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Bede and the 165th lowest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Silverdale Way, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-06-15 | £201,197 |
| 9 Silverdale Way, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £184,000 | 2020-09-29 | £241,583 |
| 17 Silverdale Way, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2019-06-03 | £219,919 |
| 16 Silverdale Way, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2019-04-24 | £238,582 |
| 18 Silverdale Way, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2018-12-14 | £285,420 |
NE34 9HB 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NE34 9HB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 1,902 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 2,307 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 2,830 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 3,795 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 | 5,411 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 | 354 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkton Infants' School St Simon Street , NE34 9SD | 3out of 4 | 472 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Simonside Primary School Glasgow Road , NE32 4AU | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Ayr Drive , NE32 4AW | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Blyton Primary School Blyton Avenue , Simonside NE34 9BN | 3out of 4 | 809 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 | 1,860 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jarrow School Field Terrace , NE32 5PR | 3out of 4 | 2,288 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 4out of 4 | 2,527 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mortimer Community College Reading Road , NE33 4UG | 2out of 4 | 3,136 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hebburn Comprehensive School Campbell Park Road , NE31 2QU | 3out of 4 | 3,718 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 | 3,884 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 | 2,248 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 2out of 4 | 2,555 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| AutismAble CIC The Captains Row , NE33 5AS | - not rated | 2,626 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 2,687 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Keelman's Way School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 3out of 4 | 3,683 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 | 894 yd | |
| Mcdonalds | Towers Place, South Shields | 894 yd | |
| Tesco Colleague Room | Tesco, Towers Place | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alley | Tasmania Road, South Shields | 127 yd | |
| Saint Simonside Ltd | Simonside Workingmens Social Club, 197-199 Winskell Road | 343 yd | |
| The Red Hackle | Perth Avenue, Jarrow | 424 yd | |
| The Bridge | Wenlock Road, South Shields | 573 yd | |
| The New Mill | Chesterton Road, South Shields | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simons Take-away | 1 Tasmania Road, South Shields | 127 yd | |
| Mary's Fish & Chips | 10 Seton Walk, South Shields | 487 yd | |
| Tasty Food House Jarrow | Tasty Food House/India Cafe, 113-115 Edinburgh Road | 536 yd | |
| Tony's Golden Fish & Chips | 93-95 Edinburgh Road, Jarrow | 540 yd | |
| Biddick Hall Golden Fry | 2-4 Fielding Court, South Shields | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 7-13 Binchester Street, South Shields | 785 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore, Towers Place | 894 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Simonside Outdoor Adventure SIMONSIDE YOUTH CENTRE SIMONSIDE YOUTH CENTRE ST SIMON STREET | health and fitness suite | 396 yd |
| Perth Green Community Association INVERNESS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 804 yd |
| Lord Blyton Primary School BLYTON AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 864 yd |
| Biddick Hall Junior School CHESTERTON ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 984 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 241.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.