NE34 9BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Bede Trading Estate in Jarrow. Administratively it sits within Simonside and Rekendyke ward and the South Shields constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE34 9BS 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. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE34 9BS are sourced from Output Area E00044019 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE34 9BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE34 9BS.
219
45
£ 27,900 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE34 9BS 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
NE34 9BS has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 45-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE34 9BS. The average age is 44.6. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE34 9BS is moderate at 58 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lord Blyton Primary School
Monkton Academy
Monkton Infants' School
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields)
Biddick Hall Junior School
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Simonside Primary School
Biddick Hall Infants' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Greggs0.9 km
- G & D Bainbridge0.7 km
- Green Lane News0.9 km
- Premier Green Lane General Dealers0.9 km
- Redwood Service Station0.4 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Nightime Golf0.7 km
- Saint Simonside Ltd0.8 km
- The Bridge0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Be Modern0.9 km
- Barbour House0.6 km
- Burger King0.6 km
- Starbucks0.4 km
- Tesco Colleague Room0.6 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Green Lane Fisheries0.9 km
- Pizza rush1.0 km
- Royal Chef0.9 km
- The Hot Stop0.8 km
- Bon Appetit0.4 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockley Whins1.6 km
- Fellgate2.7 km
- East Boldon3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Wenlock Road-Church0.1 km
- Simonside (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)0.1 km
- Simonside Metro0.1 km
- Simonside (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)0.1 km
- Simonside0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NE349BS · Data under Open Government Licence