Shaftesbury Avenue is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE34 9PH 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 Shaftesbury Avenue, South Shields, NE34 9PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE34 9QJ, NE34 9BW, NE34 9QA, NE34 9QL, NE34 9PZ, NE32 3RR, NE34 9DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE34 9PH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 52.3% | 53.2% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 47.7% | 46.8% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.5% | 40.2% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.8% | 42.3% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.6% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 9.8% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 5.1% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 44.6% | 42.5% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 34.5% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 15.7% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 5.4% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 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 16.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.6% | 26.9% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.6% | 12.4% | -11.2% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 16.7% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 6% | -0.8% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 18.8% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.1% | 16.2% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -17.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.3% | 96.8% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 96.3% | 97.1% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 97.1% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 21.2% | 13.5% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.3% | 37.2% | 13.1% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shaftesbury Avenue was 459.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 294.3% higher than the Bede average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shaftesbury Avenue has the 3rd highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Bede and the 19th highest crime rate of 523 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 167.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Shaftesbury Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-02-17 | £340,743 |
| Visage House, 2 Shaftesbury Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £457,989 | 2022-04-01 | £485,746 |
| Simonside Industrial Estate Shaftesbury Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £2,825,000 | 2022-03-24 | £3,069,995 |
| Gym Premises, 2 Shaftesbury Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £20,000 | 2021-03-01 | £22,259 |
| Gym Premises, 2 Shaftesbury Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £20,000 | 2020-08-21 | £24,370 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Diamond Nursery School Ethel Terrace , NE34 0NH | - not rated | 1,518 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 1,628 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunn Street Nursery School Minster Parade , NE32 3QH | - not rated | 1,844 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wharfedale Drive Nursery School Wharfedale Drive , NE33 5LA | - not rated | 2,004 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Paul Nursery School Nash Avenue , NE34 8NS | - not rated | 2,625 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2out of 4 | 470 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkton Academy Dame Flora Robson Avenue , NE34 9RD | 3out of 4 | 729 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkton Junior School Dame Flora Robson Avenue , NE34 9RD | - not rated | 729 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Simonside Primary School Glasgow Road , NE32 4AU | 3out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkton Infants' School St Simon Street , NE34 9SD | - not rated | 1,058 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrow School Field Terrace , NE32 5PR | 3out of 4 | 1,854 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Field Terrace , NE32 5PR | - not rated | 1,854 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chuter Ede Comprehensive School Galsworthy Road , NE34 9UG | - not rated | 2,090 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | - not rated | 2,328 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | - not rated | 2,328 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephenson Memorial Middle School Argyle Street , Willington Quay NE28 0JQ | - not rated | 3,797 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willington Middle School Denbigh Avenue , Howdon NE28 0PP | - not rated | 4,308 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale Community Middle School Langdale Gardens , High Howdon NE28 0HG | - not rated | 4,776 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Middle School St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | - not rated | 4,878 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,417 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tynemouth College Hawkeys Lane , NE29 9BZ | - not rated | 5,140 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Tyneside College Embleton Avenue , NE28 9NJ | - not rated | 5,460 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 2,090 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 2,227 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Sutton School Ashley Road , NE34 0PF | - not rated | 2,295 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 2,396 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SBC School St Bede's Chambers , Albert Road NE32 5RR | - not rated | 2,454 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Barbour & Sons Ltd | J Barbour And Sons Ltd, Shaftesbury Avenue | 238 yd | |
| Burger King | Towers Place, South Shields | 262 yd | |
| Mcdonalds | Towers Place, South Shields | 262 yd | |
| Tesco Colleague Room | Tesco, Towers Place | 262 yd | |
| South Shields Football Club | Mariners Park, Shaftesbury Avenue | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nightime Golf | 6c Shaftesbury Avenue, South Shields | 320 yd | |
| The Bridge | Wenlock Road, South Shields | 990 yd | |
| Saint Simonside Ltd | Simonside Workingmens Social Club, 197-199 Winskell Road | 1,009 yd | |
| The Alley | Tasmania Road, South Shields | 1,012 yd | |
| The Red Hackle | Perth Avenue, Jarrow | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Appetit | 101 Wenlock Road, South Shields | 679 yd | |
| Rice and Spice | 3 Binchester Street, South Shields | 730 yd | |
| Mary's Fish & Chips | 10 Seton Walk, South Shields | 740 yd | |
| Codfellas | 62 Stanhope Road, Jarrow | 811 yd | |
| Simons Take-away | 1 Tasmania Road, South Shields | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore, Towers Place | 262 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 7-13 Binchester Street, South Shields | 730 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Biltons Hall Community Trust TAUNTON AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 414 yd |
| Lord Blyton Primary School BLYTON AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 434 yd |
| South Shields Football Club SHAFTESBURY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 592 yd |
| Simonside Outdoor Adventure SIMONSIDE YOUTH CENTRE SIMONSIDE YOUTH CENTRE ST SIMON STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,064 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 | 70.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 70.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 30.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 30.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 30.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.