Monkton Avenue is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE34 9RX 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 Monkton Avenue, South Shields, NE34 9RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE34 9RZ, NE34 9RJ, NE34 9RW, NE34 9RY, NE34 9RN, NE34 9SD, NE34 9RU, NE34 9RL, NE34 9RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE34 9RX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% 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 | 55.1% | 55.6% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 44.9% | 44.4% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
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 9RX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.8% 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 | 50% | 48.8% | -1.2% | 37.9% | 10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.8% | 27.6% | 7.8% | 44.2% | -16.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 6.5% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Divorced | 18.8% | 10.6% | -8.2% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 6.5% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 41.6% | 42.3% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 33.8% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 15.3% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 7.2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 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 | 42.6% | 24.1% | -18.5% | 18.2% | 5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 13.5% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 18.8% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 7.1% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 15.3% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.4% | 17.6% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -16.2% |
| Other | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.3% | 86.2% | -10.1% | 81.4% | 4.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 95.9% | 93.8% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 93.8% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68% | 76.7% | -8.7% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 26.7% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Monkton Avenue was 291.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 113.8% higher than the Bede average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Monkton Avenue has the 10th highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Bede and the 49th highest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 130.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Monkton Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2022-08-30 | £126,667 |
| 26 Monkton Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-12-20 | £131,345 |
| 18 Monkton Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2018-03-27 | £103,691 |
| 34 Monkton Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2013-05-17 | £117,458 |
| 34 Monkton Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £59,950 | 2003-02-07 | £150,291 |
NE34 9RX area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 12% 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 | 42 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 2,216 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 2,399 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 2,866 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 4,012 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkton Infants' School St Simon Street , NE34 9SD | 3out of 4 | 183 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkton Academy Dame Flora Robson Avenue , NE34 9RD | 3out of 4 | 237 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Blyton Primary School Blyton Avenue , Simonside NE34 9BN | 3out of 4 | 484 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick Hall Junior School Chesterton Road , NE34 9SP | 3out of 4 | 702 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick Hall Infants' School Galsworthy Road , NE34 9JD | 3out of 4 | 758 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 | 2,015 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 4out of 4 | 2,079 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jarrow School Field Terrace , NE32 5PR | 3out of 4 | 2,485 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mortimer Community College Reading Road , NE33 4UG | 2out of 4 | 2,681 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Academy Lisle Road , NE34 6DL | 4out of 4 | 3,486 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 | 3,430 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 | 2,101 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| AutismAble CIC The Captains Row , NE33 5AS | - not rated | 2,210 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 2,234 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Epinay Business and Enterprise School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 2,342 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keelman's Way School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 3out of 4 | 3,904 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 | 898 yd | |
| Mcdonalds | Towers Place, South Shields | 898 yd | |
| Tesco Colleague Room | Tesco, Towers Place | 898 yd | |
| 5 Quarters | Boldon Lane Learning Centre, Boldon Lane | 1,064 yd | |
| Starbucks | Newcastle Road, South Shields | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge | Wenlock Road, South Shields | 121 yd | |
| Saint Simonside Ltd | Simonside Workingmens Social Club, 197-199 Winskell Road | 126 yd | |
| The Alley | Tasmania Road, South Shields | 543 yd | |
| The New Mill | Chesterton Road, South Shields | 687 yd | |
| The Red Hackle | Perth Avenue, Jarrow | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary's Fish & Chips | 10 Seton Walk, South Shields | 213 yd | |
| Rice and Spice | 3 Binchester Street, South Shields | 392 yd | |
| Bon Appetit | 101 Wenlock Road, South Shields | 440 yd | |
| Simons Take-away | 1 Tasmania Road, South Shields | 543 yd | |
| Biddick Hall Golden Fry | 2-4 Fielding Court, South Shields | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 7-13 Binchester Street, South Shields | 392 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore, Towers Place | 898 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Simonside Outdoor Adventure SIMONSIDE YOUTH CENTRE SIMONSIDE YOUTH CENTRE ST SIMON STREET | health and fitness suite | 132 yd |
| Lord Blyton Primary School BLYTON AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 596 yd |
| Biddick Hall Junior School CHESTERTON ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 650 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 | 76.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.