Denmark Centre South Shields, South Tyneside
2 addresses across 1 postcode (NE33), about 130 m long. USRN 36817355.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in South Tyneside costs £2,434 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 15% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Heworth, about 9.6 km (5.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 440 m (0.3 miles) away, and North Marine Park (11 hectares) is about 510 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 7 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Trinity Medical Centre, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 15% of households owned their home and 13% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 813 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Apr 2022 | 13 NE33 2LR | Other | £179,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 16 Aug 2019 | UNIT 20 NE33 2LR | Other | £650,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 Jul 2017 | UNIT 20 NE33 2LR | Other | £2,500,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 4 May 2017 | 13 NE33 2LR | Other | £220,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in South Tyneside in 2026-27: Band D £2,434 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,623 | £1,893 | £2,164 | £2,434 | £2,975 | £3,516 | £4,057 | £4,869 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (93% of about 570 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land adjacent to Ocean Road Community Centre: up to 4 homes, not permissioned (150 m)
- Fowler Street Improvement Area – Land off Burrow Street housing-led regeneration site (former Beautiful Homes site): up to 40 homes, not permissioned (160 m)
- Fowler Street Improvement Area – Winchester Street housing-led regeneration site: up to 35 homes, not permissioned (200 m)
- 31 Beach Road: up to 6 homes, permissioned (280 m)
- Land at Queen St: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (300 m)
- Land at Salem Street: up to 18 homes, not permissioned (370 m)
- South Tyneside House: up to 24 homes, permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- Site of Former St Aidans Church: up to 14 homes, permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 14 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 7 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE33 2LR | 15% | 15% | 15% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.6 km (5.9 miles) |
| Sunderland 709,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.8 km (6.7 miles) | |
| Seaton Delaval 73,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11 km (6.8 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | South Shields (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 170 m |
| Chichester (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| North Shields (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 50 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Anderson Street-Library South Shields | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange South Shields | 160 m |
| Ferry terminal | South Shields Ferry Terminal | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Buzz Bingo South Shields Car Park Pre Book | 40 m |
| EV charging points | 35 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Thomas Street Car Park | 160 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 17.2 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Trinity Medical Centre | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Flagg Court Pharmacy | 260 m |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 1 A The Dental Practice | 210 m |
| Hospital | South Tyneside District Hospital | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cash machine 28 Ocean Road Halifax | 80 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,280 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | North Marine Park 11 ha | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 530 m² | 190 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1,290 m² | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 5.8 ha | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 9 parks and gardens, 32 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Old Town Hall, a listed building (Grade I), 480 m (0.3 miles) west. 52 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Old Town Hall | Listed building, Grade I | 480 m (0.3 miles) west |
| North and South Marine Parks and Bents Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 660 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Roman fort, South Shields | Scheduled monument | 680 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Clifford's Fort | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ballast Hill | Hill | 470 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| The Narrows | Tidal water | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Peggy's Hole | Tidal water | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Northern Wave Trap | Wetland | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Spital Dene | Valley | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| West Plantation | Wood | 5 km (3.1 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 2 | 2 |
None of the street's 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for South Tyneside: see them on the South Tyneside page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 260 m | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hadrian Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Westoe Crown Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Laygate Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Tyne Coast College | 16 plus | 14–99 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Waterville Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mortimer Community College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Mortimer Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Place NE33 2LR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 8 Nov 2021 |
| M I Dickson Ltd NE33 2LR | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Buzz Bingo NE33 2LR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Chicken N Grill NE33 2LR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Piccolo Food House NE33 2LR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Savers NE33 2LR | Retailers - other | 60 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sinias NE33 2LR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Lounge NE33 2HZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Club Del Mar NE33 2HZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2017 |
| The Criterion NE33 2HZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Arbeia NE33 2HZ | Mobile caterer | 80 m | 4 Good | 5 May 2022 |
| Industry NE33 2HZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 4 Good | 5 May 2022 |
| Londis NE33 2HZ | Retailers - other | 80 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 27 May 2026 |
| The Victorian Pantry NE33 2JA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 12 Oct 2025 |
| Greggs NE33 1NE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 258 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 221 |
| Shoplifting | 123 |
| Public order | 80 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 |
| Other theft | 19 |
| Drugs | 14 |
| Robbery | 14 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Possession of weapons | 8 |
| Other crime | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Theft from the person | 7 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Nightclub (505); On or near Supermarket (153); On or near Parking Area (114); On or near Ocean Road (18); On or near Anderson Street (14).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 15% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 5% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 76% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 31% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 28% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 41% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 7% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 15% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 22% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 13% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 37% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 77% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 10% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings St Thomas Complex (hospitals/childcare/caring premises, NE33 2RX) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 23 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- NE33 2LR: 2 addresses of 27 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Prince Georg Square · Fowler Street · Anderson Street · Saville Street · Albemarle Street · Blenheim Walk · Burrow Street
All the streets in NE33 and across South Tyneside.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.