NE34 7SJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Norham Avenue North, 0.2km from Horsley Hill in South Shields. Administratively it sits within Horsley Hill ward and the South Shields constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE34 7SJ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. 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. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NE34 7SJ are sourced from Output Area E00043913 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORHAM AVENUE NORTH, NE34 7SJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORHAM AVENUE NORTH, NE34 7SJ.
146
45
£ 33,700 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE34 7SJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 36% social renting, NE34 7SJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE34 7SJ. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 125,000
1 sales · Mean £ 125,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE34 7SJ has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Sea View Primary School
Bamburgh School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Harton Primary School
Harton Academy
Mortimer Primary School
Mortimer Community College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Bamburgh0.5 km
- The Fountain0.3 km
- The Jolly Steward0.8 km
- Cleadon Social Club0.9 km
- The Vigilant1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Highfield Fisheries0.5 km
- Red Star Chop Suey House0.4 km
- Readhead Park Veterans Club House0.6 km
- Billy's Fish and Chips0.5 km
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Your Community Shop by Hospitality and Hope0.4 km
- One Stop0.5 km
- G S & B Bowey0.1 km
- Horsley Hill Mini Market0.5 km
- M.I.Dickson Ltd0.5 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Olivia's (Oasis Amusement)0.9 km
- Coffey By Name0.5 km
- Combined Touch CIC0.5 km
- STyneside Indoor Bowls & Social Club0.9 km
- J & V's Bistro0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Boldon4.3 km
- Brockley Whins4.8 km
- Seaburn6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Highfield Road-Cheviot Road0.1 km
- Cheviot Road-Norham Avenue North0.1 km
- Highfield Road-Cheviot Road0.1 km
- Cheviot Road-Hemsley Road0.2 km
- Cheviot Road-Bamburgh Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE347SJ · Data under Open Government Licence