NE34 7HR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hampshire Way, 0.3km from Marsden in South Shields. Administratively it sits within Horsley Hill ward and the South Shields constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE34 7HR is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NE34 7HR are sourced from Output Area E00043926 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAMPSHIRE WAY, NE34 7HR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAMPSHIRE WAY, NE34 7HR.
265
45
£ 33,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE34 7HR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 45, NE34 7HR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE34 7HR. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE34 7HR has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bamburgh School
Sea View Primary School
Harton Primary School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Harton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Marsden Chinese0.4 km
- Spice Ocean0.4 km
- Billy's Fish and Chips0.6 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Horsley Hill Mini Market0.6 km
- M.I.Dickson Ltd0.6 km
- Smilers News0.7 km
- The Dairy, Store 57,0.7 km
- Carden Avenue Convenience Store0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Cleadon Social Club0.2 km
- The Grotto0.8 km
- The Lake0.4 km
- The Marsden Inn0.1 km
- The Jolly Steward0.4 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Combined Touch CIC0.6 km
- St Mark & St Cuthbert's Church1.0 km
- J & V's Bistro0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Boldon4.2 km
- Brockley Whins5.3 km
- Seaburn5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Marsden Lane-Hampshire Way0.1 km
- Lincoln Road Hampshire Way0.1 km
- Marsden Lane-Hampshire Way0.1 km
- Lincoln Road Hampshire Way0.1 km
- Marsden Lane - Prince Edward Road East0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE347HR · Data under Open Government Licence