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South Shields, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

South Shields is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 83,655. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
83,655 Population 3,070/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
38.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$42,849 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$42,849 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$197,244 home value, $1,071/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population83,655
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density3,070/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 2%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$42,849
Per Capita$42,849
Unemployment7.8%

Housing

A
Home Value$197,244
Rent$1,071
Ownership57.1%
Housing Units33,462

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain38.6 in/yr
Sunny Days208/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.1%
High School+44.5%

Community

Population83,655
Population Density3,070 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates54.9986°, -1.4323°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation38.6 inches (981 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.5 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$42,849
Median Age43.7 years

About South Shields

South Shields is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 83,655. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

South Shields has a population of 83,655 with a density of 3,070 people per square mile, spread across 27.3 square miles. The median age is 43.7 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.5% female and 48.5% male. The city is predominantly Asian (3.4%), with 1.9% White. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.4% of residents. 5.3% of the population are veterans. 7.7% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

83,655
Total Population
3,070
People / sq mi
43.7yrs
Median Age
12% above United Kingdom avg
27.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.4%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.6%

Social Characteristics

South Shields vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in South Shields is $42,849, which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,849. The average weekly wage is $824, 42% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 257 business establishments, including 63 restaurants. 23.6% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: South Shields vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$42,849
43% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$42,849
Avg Weekly Wage$824

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.8%
117% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)257

Business (County)

Restaurants63
Healthcare49
Retail9

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone50.5%
Public Transit9.9%
Work from Home23.6%

Walkability

The median home value in South Shields is $197,244, 30% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,071 (8% below the national average of $1,163). 57.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 33,462 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$197,244
30% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,071
8% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership57.1%
Owner-Occupied57.1%
Renter-Occupied42.9%
Housing Units33,462

Property Tax

Climate in South Shields

South Shields has an average annual temperature of 10°C (50°F). The hottest month is Aug (15.6°C), the coldest is Jan (5.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 825 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.3°C / 42°F 1° / 10.8° 66.9
Feb 6.1°C / 43°F 1.2° / 11.3° 65.7
Mar 6.5°C / 44°F 1.8° / 12.7° 58.1
Apr 7.5°C / 46°F 2.1° / 13.9° 40.9
May 10.7°C / 51°F 5.1° / 16.5° 49.1
Jun 13.5°C / 56°F 8.2° / 20.3° 56.0
Jul 15.4°C / 60°F 10.7° / 21.9° 74.8
Aug 15.6°C / 60°F 10.9° / 21.1° 65.2
Sep 13.7°C / 57°F 8.1° / 20.3° 72.0
Oct 11°C / 52°F 6.2° / 15.7° 103.3
Nov 8.3°C / 47°F 2.9° / 13.4° 78.3
Dec 6.5°C / 44°F 2° / 11.5° 95.2
South Shields experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days208 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area27.3 sq mi (70.6 km²)
Population Density3,070/sq mi
Coordinates54.9986°N, 1.4323°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.6"
2% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 138 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 93 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 125 km
Jul 5, 2004 5 km WNW of Lund, United Kingdom M3.0 130 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 141 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 47 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 92 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
February 40°F (5°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in
May 49°F (10°C) 1.9 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in Wettest
September 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in

South Shields has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 40°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.7").

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26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 22% below the national average of 33.7%. 44.5% have completed high school. 49 healthcare facilities operate in the area.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.1%
22% below United Kingdom avg
High School+44.5%
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density3,070/sq mi
Total Area27.3 sq mi

Services

Healthcare Facilities49
Restaurants63
Retail Stores9

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone50.5%
Public Transit9.9%
Work from Home23.6%

Schools in South Shields

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre — — — —
Harton Academy — — — —
Ashley Academy — — — —
St Wilfrid's RC College — — — —
Park View School — — — —
Bamburgh School & Sea View Primary School — — — —
Hadrian Primary School — — — —
Laygate Community School — — — —
Marine Park Primary School — — — —
Mortimer Community College — — — —
Mortimer Primary School — — — —
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School — — — —
St Bede's Catholic Primary School — — — —
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School — — — —
Stanhope Primary School — — — —
Westoe Crown Primary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near South Shields

21 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Dance Revolution — MP3 192 kbps
Aycliffe Radio local radio MP3 128 kbps
NUFC Talk Radio football, soccer MP3 96 kbps
Amazing Radio UK electronica, hip hop MP3 128 kbps
Spark FM — MP3 320 kbps
First radio bounce northeast club dance AAC
Zetland FM pop MP3 128 kbps
CVFM — MP3 320 kbps
Prince Bishops Hospital Radio — AAC 48 kbps
frisk radio groove northeast groove AAC
Amazing Radio electronica, hip hop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Hartlepool — MP3 64 kbps
Amazing Radio — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Stitch hospital radio MP3 128 kbps
Smooth Tyne & Wear easy listening, newcastle MP3 128 kbps
Kearney FM community radio, local news MP3 128 kbps
Frisk radio bounce northeast bounce AAC
Frisk Radio — AAC
Pride Radio (US) iheartradio, pride AAC 24 kbps
Radio Northumberland — MP3 128 kbps
Lionheart Radio community, community radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in South Shields

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anglo-Saxon Farm and Village
Arbeia Roman Fort Museum
Beamish Museum
Bede Museum
Bowes Railway
Centre for Life
Charge!
Discovery Museum
Durham Cathedral Museum
Durham Museum Pop-Up Shop
East Durham Heritage and Lifeboat Centre
Fans Museum
Fulwell Windmill visitor centre
Great North Museum: Hancock
Mining Institute
Newbiggin Maritime Centre
Newcastle Castle
North East Land, Sea and Air Museums
Northumberland Museum and Archives
Old Lowlight Heritage Centre
Oriental Museum
Ryhope Engines Museum
Segedunum
Souter Lighthouse
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
Stephenson Railway Museum
Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens
The Black Gate
The Donnison School
The Story
Tithe Barn
Washington F Pit Museum
Washington Old Hall
Watch House Museum

Libraries in South Shields

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archives and Special Collections Library0.0
Barker Research Library0.0
Battle Hill Library0.0
Battle Hill Library0.0
Bedlington Library and Community Hub0.0
Bedlington Station Library0.0
Belmont Library0.0
Bill Bryson Library0.0
Birtley Library0.0
Birtley Library0.0
Bishop Cosin's Library0.0
Blyth Library0.0
Boldon Lane Community Library0.0
Brandon Library0.0
Bunny Hill Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Chester-le-Street Library0.0
City Library0.0
Cleadon Park Library0.0
Cramlington Library0.0
Cullercoats Library0.0
Dinnington Library0.0
Durham Clayport Library0.0
Easington Colliery Library0.0
Easington Lane Library0.0
East Boldon Library0.0
East End Library0.0
East End Library And Customer Hub0.0
Fawdon Community Library0.0
Felling Library0.0
Felling Library0.0
Fenham Library0.0
Fenham Library0.0
Forest Hall Library0.0
Fulwell Community Library0.0
Gateshead Central Library0.0
Gateshead Central Library0.0
Gosforth Library, Learning Centre And Customer Information Zone0.0
Hetton Centre Library0.0
High Heaton Library0.0
Horden Library0.0
Houghton-le-Spring Library And Learning Centre0.0
Howdon Library & Family Learning Centre0.0
Jarrow Library0.0
Jesmond Library0.0
John Wille Sams Centre0.0
John Wille Sams Centre0.0
Kayll Road Library0.0
Langley Park Library0.0
Leam Lane Library0.0
Leam Lane Library0.0
Lit & Phil0.0
Lobley Hill Library0.0
Lobley Hill Library0.0
Low Fell Library0.0
Lowe Library0.0
Monkseaton Library0.0
Multilingual Library0.0
Newcastle College Library0.0
Newton Hall Library0.0
North Shields Library0.0
Northumbria University Library0.0
Oxford Centre0.0
Palace Green Library0.0
Pelaw Library0.0
Pelton Library0.0
Peterlee Library0.0
Philip Robinson Library0.0
Seaham Library0.0
Seaton Sluice Library0.0
Shiremoor Library0.0
St John's College Learning Resource Centre0.0
St Peter's Library0.0
St. Peter's Library0.0
The Murray Library0.0
The Old Library0.0
The Word0.0
Thornley Library0.0
Ushaw Library0.0
Victor Watts Library0.0
Walker Library0.0
Walker Library0.0
Walker Library0.0
Wallsend Library0.0
Wallsend Library0.0
Washington Library0.0
Washington Library0.0
Whitburn Library0.0
Whitley Bay Library0.0
Wideopen Library0.0

Farmers Markets in South Shields

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Durham Indoor Market
Grainger Market
Jackie White's Market
Jacky White's Market
Jesmond Food Market
Jesmond Food Market
Newcastle Farmers' Market
Newcastle Farmers' Market
Quayside Market
Quayside Market
Seaham Car Boot Sale
South Shields Market

Hotels in South Shields

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Premier Inn
The Little Haven
The Sea Hotel

Restaurants in South Shields

46 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aneesa's Buffer Restaurant
Bell Passi
Brewers Fayre
Café India
Cassia Sambuca
Colmans
Colmans Seafood Temple
Craft Burger
Da Vinci's
Dilshad
Dodgin’s Yard
El Tio
Familia Italian Bistro
Ginger
Indian Brasserie
Indian Essence
Island Grill House
Italianish
Kashmir Tandoori
La Rossa
Lasun
Log Fire Pizza Co
Mambo Wine & Dine
Mambo's Italiano Bar & Restaurant
Market View Restaurant
Maza Indial Cuisine
Milan
MoMo Mediterranean Restaurant
Mumbai Emperor
Orangegrass
Pacino's
Radhuni
Radhuni
Red Dragon Chinese Fusion Restaurant
Ristorante Bravi
Sambuca
Spice Garden
Star of India
Tandoori International
The Lock
The Raj
Thirty One The Quay
Turkuisine
Tuscano's
Westoe Indian Tapas
Zeera

Cafes in South Shields

31 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aldermans Coffee House
Asda Café
Cafe @ the Word
Cafe Westoe
Caffè Nero
Charleston Coffee House
Coffey By Name
Costa
Flavours
Frydays
Grace Place
Granny's Kitchen
Jungle Coffee
Madhatters Tea Room
Minchella & Co
Minchella's
Pickle and Peach
Queen Street Diner
Roots Cafe
Sea Change Cafe & Arts Venue
Smith's Seaview Cafe
Starbucks
The Black Candle
The Blue Marlin
The Clubhouse
The Potting Shed Café Bistro
The Smithy
Toney Minchella @ South Marine Park
Toney Minchella @Haven Point
Trinity House Cafe
Village Delights

Theatres in South Shields

3 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Customs House Theatre
South Shields Amphitheatre
South Tyneside Academy of Musical Performance

Monuments in South Shields

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Disappearing Gun Turret
Monument of Queen Victoria

Theme Parks in South Shields

2 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Inflata Nation
Ocean Beach Pleasure Park

Clinics in South Shields

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Stanhope Parade Medical Centre

Dentists in South Shields

7 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

{My} Dentist
1a Dentist
Boldon Lane Dental Practice
Complete Smile
Dental Practice
mydentist
Westoe Road Dental Practice

Veterinaries in South Shields

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blythman & Partners Ltd
Willows Veterinary Centre

Train Stations in South Shields

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chichester
South Shields
Tyne Dock

Bus Stations in South Shields

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

South Shields Interchange

Gas Stations in South Shields

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asda
Esso
GB #1471061304
Gulf

Banks in South Shields

10 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Halifax
Leeds Building Society
Leeds Building Society
Lloyds Bank
NatWest
Newcastle Building Society
Newcastle Building society
Santander
TSB
Virgin Money

Gyms in South Shields

7 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

East Coast Martial Arts And Fitness
Forged Training
JD Gyms
Love 2 Yoga
Powerhouse Gym
The Gym
Vinco fitness

Breweries in South Shields

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Anarchy Brewery and Taproom
Brinkburn Street Brewery
Brinkburn Street Brewery
Hill Island Brewery
Leamside Brewery
Maxim Brewery
Mordue Brewery
Mordue Brewery
Three Kings Brewery
Two By Two Brewing
Two By Two Brewing
Tyne Bank Brewery
Vaux Brewery
Wylam Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in South Shields

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near South Shields

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle International AirportNCLLarge Airport
RAF Leeming—Medium Airport
Teesside International AirportMMEMedium Airport
Athey's Moor Airfield—Small Airport
Boon Hill Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Bywell Airfield—Small Airport
Causey Park Airstrip UL—Small Airport
Charlton Mires Airstrip—Small Airport
Croft Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Currock Hill Glider Field—Small Airport
Druridge Bay Airstrip—Small Airport
Eshott Airfield—Small Airport
Ewesley Airstrip—Small Airport
Felixkirk Airstrip—Small Airport
Fishburn Airfield—Small Airport
Greenhills Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
High Flats Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Hutton Grange Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Lartington Moor Airstrip—Small Airport
Loadman Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Milfield Glider Field—Small Airport
Newgate Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Newton-on-Rawcliffe Airstrip—Small Airport
Park Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Peterlee Airfield—Small Airport
Ravensworth Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Selby House Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Spite Hall Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Staindrop Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL—Small Airport
Throstle Nest Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Wathstones Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Woodhouse Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Yearby Airstrip—Small Airport

Post Offices in South Shields

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Green Street Post Office
Horsley Hill Post Office
South Shields Post Office

Treatment Centers in South Shields

14 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Actice Chiropract Centre
Clarendon
Community Diagnostic Clinic
Geoffrey Rhodes Centre
Hebburn Health Centre
Monkton Hall
NumiScan
Optimax
Rose Lodge
The Cradlewell Clinic
The Dow clinic
The Harley Medical Group
Traditional Chinese Treatment Centre
Transform Cosmetic Surgery Group

Churches & Religious Organizations in South Shields

27 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Al Azhar Mosque
All Saints
Baitul Ma'mur Jame-E- Masjid and Islamic Center
Bethesda Free Church
Chichester Christian Spiritualist Church
Gurdwara Khalsa Mero Roop Hai Khas
Holy Rosary
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Living Waters
People's Mission
Saint Bede's RC Church
Saint Michael & All Angels
Saint Peter and Saint Paul Roman Catholic Church
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Shield Evangelical Church
South Shields Spiritualist Church
St Hilda's Church
St Jude’s Church Rekendyke
St Lawrence the Martyr
St Peter
St Stephen's Church
Talbot Road Methodist Church
The Marsden Road Baptist Tabernacl
The Salvation Army
Westoe Community Church
Westoe Methodist Church
Westoe Road Baptist Church

Explore Near South Shields

UFO Sightings
2
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

Around South Shields

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 70
Hospitals 5
Pharmacies 44
Restaurants 63
Cafes 102
Bars 13
Supermarkets 9
Banks 19
Museums 5
Hotels 2
Libraries 3
Parks 52
Police Stations 2
Places of Worship 16

Things to See Near South Shields

49 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (18)
  • • Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum
  • • Bede's Well
  • • Benwell Roman Temple
  • • Dairy House
  • • Defended settlement on Humbledon Hill
  • + 13 more
🏰 Castles (4)
  • • Hylton Castle
  • • Newcastle Castle - Keep
  • • Seaton Delaval Hall
  • • Tynemouth Priory and Castle
🛡️ Forts (2)
  • • Fort on Blyth Links
  • • Wave Basin Battery
🗼 Lighthouses (3)
  • • Blyth Old Light
  • • Blyth Pier Lighthouse
  • • Fish Quay Old Light
🏛️ Ruins (22)
  • • Adam's Camera
  • • Blackfriars Church
  • • Burradon Tower
  • • Cleadon Windmill
  • • Cliffords Fort
  • + 17 more

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About South Shields

What is the population of South Shields?

South Shields has a population of 83,655 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 3,070 people per square mile, spread across 27.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.5% female and 48.5% male.

Is South Shields expensive to live in?

The median household income is $42,849, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $197,244 (30% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,071 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in South Shields?

South Shields has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 38.6 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in South Shields?

The unemployment rate in South Shields is 7.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $824. There are 257 business establishments in the area, including 63 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in South Shields?

The median home value in South Shields is $197,244. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,071. The homeownership rate is 57.1%.

How are the schools in South Shields?

26.1% of adults in South Shields hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 44.5% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of South Shields?

The racial and ethnic makeup of South Shields is 1.9% White, 0.8% Black or African American, 3.4% Asian. 97.4% of residents speak only English at home. 5.3% of the population are military veterans. 7.7% of residents have a disability.

Nearby Cities

Tynemouth, ENG 17,436 pop · 1.4 mi North Shields, ENG 39,747 pop · 1.4 mi Jarrow, ENG 27,264 pop · 2.4 mi Whitley Bay, ENG 38,055 pop · 2.9 mi East Boldon, ENG 5,001 pop · 3.7 mi Hebburn, ENG 18,808 pop · 3.7 mi The Boldons, ENG 13,567 pop · 4.0 mi Shiremoor, ENG 4,889 pop · 4.0 mi Whitburn, ENG 5,352 pop · 4.0 mi Wallsend, ENG 42,739 pop · 4.1 mi Backworth, ENG 1,399 pop · 4.8 mi Seaton Delaval, ENG 9,350 pop · 6.3 mi Felling, ENG 34,355 pop · 6.4 mi Seghill, ENG 2,990 pop · 6.4 mi
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