Socio-economic statistics for South Shields, South Tyneside

Socio-economic statistics for South Shields, South Tyneside

Is South Shields in South Tyneside a nice place to live or is it a bit rough? We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics and demographics from UK government sources such as the 2021 Census and the Index of Multiple Deprivation. They should give you a broad snapshot of the area and the surrounding locations. Are the residents of South Shields older than the national average or younger? What is the population of South Shields and South Tyneside? What is the claimant count in South Shields and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.

South Shields Unemployment Statistics

Since the introduction of Universal Credit, The Department for Work & Pensions have not issued any statistics (in our view) that can be used to ascertain the levels of unemployment or under employment in the UK, just meaningless geographic counts. However, the Office of National Statistics does publish claimant counts of people receiving out of work benefits, be that legacy Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit as a proportion of people over 16. These figures are usually updated once a month and are for Local Authority Districts and Unitary Authority Districts. So below are the figures of South Tyneside.
AreaUnemployedYearly Change
South Tyneside5.9%-0.6%
North East4.3%-0.5%
England3.8%-0.3%
UK3.7%-0.3%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
The 2021 census had data on people who were economically active (seeking work) yet unemployed on Census day (Sunday March 21st 2021). These statitics do cover South Shields on a ward level. However, it has to be noted that the Census day was during the height of the Covid19 pandemic and therefore are not reflective of normal levels of unemployment. For example, between March 2020 and June 2020 people claiming Universal Credit doubled in most areas of the United Kingdom and then steadily declined up to the day of the Census and beyond. This data also contains the proportion of people in part-time work (working between 1-35 hours per week), which maybe an indicator of under employment in South Shields.
Economic StatusProportion
In Employment45.86%
In Part-Time Work26.85%
Unemployed11.43%
73.15% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in South Shields

South Shields Health Statistics

Simonside and Rekendyke has a significantly lower proportion of residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.
AreaVGGFBVB
Simonside and Rekendyke40.05%32.45%17.26%7.83%2.41%
South Tyneside43.75%33.07%15.52%5.89%1.77%
North East44.58%33.46%14.95%5.41%1.61%
England48.49%33.71%12.65%3.98%1.17%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

How has the health of residents in South Tyneside changed since 2011?

South Tyneside residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.07% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
YearVGGFBVB
201142.76%32.99%16%6.34%1.91%
202143.75%33.07%15.52%5.89%1.77%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

South Shields Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education South Shields residents have in terms of formal qualifications as a percentage. The UK government breaks qualifications down into 7 levels. A detailed explanation of these levels can be found here. However, the Census groups these into just 4 \'levels\'. Here are some examples of the qualifications each census level represents when not stated;

  • Level 1 - GCSE grades D, E, F, or G & below
  • Level 2 - GCSE A*, A, B, C or O Level grades A, B or C
  • Level 3 - A or AS qualification at any grade
  • Level 4 - HNC, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree or Phd

In this first table we have compared South Shields to the national average for England.
LevelSimonside and RekendykeEngland
No Qualifications25.06%18.08%
Level 111.65%9.69%
Level 214.85%13.32%
Apprenticeship7.41%5.32%
Level 317.51%16.92%
Level 421.27%33.92%

South Shields & South Tyneside Immigration Statistics

We have analysed the Census 2021 raw data on country of birth and compiled immigration statistics as percentages of the population. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. Below are the figures for South Shields in the South Tyneside local area district.

AreaBorn in UKBorn outside UK
Simonside and Rekendyke91.53%8.47%
South Tyneside95.56%4.44%
North East93.23%6.77%
England82.65%17.35%

South Shields compared to other wards in South Tyneside

#WardBorn in UKBorn outside UK
1Beacon and Bents85.27%14.73%
2Simonside and Rekendyke91.53%8.47%
3West Park94.41%5.59%
4Westoe95.06%4.94%
5Hebburn North95.45%4.55%
6Biddick and All Saints95.56%4.44%
7Cleadon Park95.77%4.23%
8Primrose96.52%3.48%
9Boldon Colliery96.66%3.34%
10Horsley Hill96.79%3.21%
11Cleadon and East Boldon96.93%3.07%
12Harton96.98%3.02%
13Monkton97.08%2.92%
14Hebburn South97.11%2.89%
15Fellgate and Hedworth97.17%2.83%
16Bede97.3%2.7%
17Whitburn and Marsden97.67%2.33%
18Whiteleas97.98%2.02%
';South Shields is ranked 2 out of 18 wards in South Tyneside for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

What are the occupations of the residents of South Shields?

The largest employment sector in South Shields is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials.
SectorProportion
Elementary Occupations13.59%
Professional Occupations12.37%
Caring, leisure & Other Services11.98%
Skilled Trades11.74%
Associate Professional & Technical10.91%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives10.82%
Administrative & Secretarial9.98%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials6.88%

How many residents own or rent their home in South Shields and South Tyneside

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in South Shields either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 39.62 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 60.38 of South Shields residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
AreaOwnedRented
Simonside and Rekendyke39.62%60.38%
South Tyneside56.61%43.39%
North East60.27%39.73%
England61.31%38.69%

South Shields has a significantly lower level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically deprived area.

South Shields compared to other wards in South Tyneside

#WardOwnedRented
1Cleadon and East Boldon91.08%8.92%
2Whitburn and Marsden67.2%32.8%
3Westoe66.35%33.65%
4Hebburn South65.26%34.74%
5Boldon Colliery62.33%37.67%
6Horsley Hill61.63%38.37%
7Harton60.52%39.48%
8West Park (South Tyneside)58.5%41.5%
9Monkton58.47%41.53%
10Fellgate and Hedworth57%43%
11Whiteleas53.98%46.02%
12Hebburn North51.79%48.21%
13Cleadon Park51.08%48.92%
14Beacon and Bents49.64%50.36%
15Bede (South Tyneside)46.69%53.31%
16Primrose (South Tyneside)43.12%56.88%
17Simonside and Rekendyke39.62%60.38%
18Biddick and All Saints38.86%61.14%
South Shields is ranked 17 out of 18 wards in South Tyneside for the percentage of home owners.

South Shields Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Simonside and Rekendyke.
Age BandProportion
4 & under
5 - 9 years
10 - 15 years
16 - 19 years
20 - 24 years
25 - 34 years
35 - 49 years
50 - 64 years
65 - 74 years
75 - 84 years
85 years & over

What is the population of South Shields and South Tyneside?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in South Tyneside including South Shields. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

WardPopulation
Beacon and Bents9406
Bede7553
Biddick and All Saints9095
Boldon Colliery9385
Cleadon and East Boldon8381
Cleadon Park7659
Fellgate and Hedworth7366
Harton8265
Hebburn North9338
Hebburn South8809
Horsley Hill9174
Monkton8162
Primrose8096
Simonside and Rekendyke9299
West Park7576
Westoe8105
Whitburn and Marsden7355
Whiteleas8109
South Tyneside Total151133



Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.