Postcode Analysis South Tyneside, North East

LAWRENCE AVENUE, NE34 8LY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAWRENCE AVENUE, NE34 8LY.

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Population

259

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 30,600 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NE34 8LY 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.

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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

NE34 8LY has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 50.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE34 8LY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lawrence Avenue, 0.6km from Harton Colliery in South Shields. Administratively it sits within Whiteleas ward and the South Shields constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NE34 8LY 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £90k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 50.6% year-on-year. 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 8LY are sourced from Output Area E00044116 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE34 8LY. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 90,000

12 sales · Mean £ 89,770

Semi-Detached

£ 91,250

4 sales · Mean £ 95,875

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

NE34 8LY has low crime rates — 49 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.

Violence and sexual offences95
Criminal damage and arson39
Anti-social behaviour36
Public order13
Other crime11

school Local Schools

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St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields

Good0.2 km
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Epinay Business and Enterprise School

Outstanding186 pupils0.5 km
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Forest View Primary

Good249 pupils0.8 km
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Biddick Hall Junior School

Good216 pupils1.0 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields)

Good243 pupils1.0 km
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Ridgeway Primary Academy

Good450 pupils1.1 km
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Biddick Hall Infants' School

Good235 pupils1.2 km
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Monkton Infants' School

Good168 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Epinay Cafe0.5 km
  • 5 Quarters0.8 km
  • Temple Park Leisure Centre0.8 km
  • South Tyneside District Hospital0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Chuter Ede Community Association0.8 km
  • Cost Cutter0.7 km
  • David & Cindy's (General Dealer)0.7 km
  • NISA Local0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • WHITELEAS DISTRICT SOCIAL CLUB0.5 km
  • Harton and Westoe Miners Welfare Club0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Polaris Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • The Codfather0.6 km
  • AK's Triple Diner0.1 km
  • Munch box0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • East Boldon2.0 km
  • Brockley Whins2.2 km
  • Fellgate3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Nevinson Avenue - Gainsborough Avenue0.1 km
  • Nevinson Avenue-Gainsborough Avenue0.1 km
  • Nevinson Avenue - Moreland Road0.1 km
  • Gainsborough Avenue-Church0.2 km
  • Whiteleas0.3 km