Palmer Street Jarrow, South Tyneside
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (NE32), about 250 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 36811455.
- Flood: 4 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Heworth, about 5 km (3.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 240 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 17 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The G.p.suite, about 280 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 30% of households owned their home and 8% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 126 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
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 (87% of about 870 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)
- Victoria Road East, Hebburn, not permissioned (350 m)
- Father James Walsh Day Centre: up to 11 homes, permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Concorde Way, Jarrow, not permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- Land at previously Nolan Hall: up to 12 homes, permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- Bedewell Industrial Estate and Disused Playing Fields: up to 335 homes, permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- Monkton Terrace, Jarrow, not permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
- Land at previously Martin Hall: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 15 September 2026 to 17 September 2026: NORTHERN POWERGRID (NORTHEAST) PLC, Utility repair and maintenance works, multi-way signals, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 27 August 2026 to 3 September 2026: NORTHERN POWERGRID (NORTHEAST) PLC, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 4 at medium risk and 2 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE32 3DP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 3 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE32 3JJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 17 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE32 3DP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE32 3JJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Manors 64,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Newcastle 11 million journeys in 2024–25 | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Jarrow (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 230 m |
| Hebburn (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Howdon (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.7 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Western Road-Palmer Street Jarrow | 210 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Jarrow | 310 m |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Car parks | Slake Road Car Park | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 8 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Napier Street, Jarrow - Rapids | 300 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 13.9 km (8.6 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The G.p.suite | 280 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest J Dinning (Jarrow) Limited | 320 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Grange Road West Dental Practice | 240 m |
| Hospital | Palmer Community Hospital | 280 m |
| Police station | Northumbria Police | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bedeburn Stores Cashzone | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 240 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 7.0 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 990 m² | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.5 ha | 280 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Harrison Fields Allotments 4.8 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 9 parks and gardens, 20 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is St Paul's Monastery, Jarrow, a scheduled monument, 1.5 km (1 mile) east. 9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Monastery, Jarrow | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (1 mile) east |
| Village of Jarrow | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Willington Gut | Tidal water | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Northumberland Dock | Tidal water | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Shields Harbour | Tidal water | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Wallsend Dene | Valley | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| St Anthony's Point | Wetland | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south-west |
| Ballast Hill | Hill | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 2 |
2 of the street's 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Dunn Street Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Jarrow Cross CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Clervaux Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Jarrow School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Aloysius Catholic Infant School, Hebburn Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hebburn Lakes Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bede Burn Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Valley View Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuisine Curry NE32 5HY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Birch Street Stores NE32 5HY | Mobile caterer | 120 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Mansa Takeaway NE32 3HN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Curry Me Away Prep Kitchen NE32 3HN | Other catering premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Alexander Cafe NE32 3UX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Viking Tandoori Takeaway NE32 3JA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Jarrow Day Nursery NE32 3DQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| The Sultan of Jarrow NE32 3DQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 4 Good | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Coffee Stop NE32 3JA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 16 May 2022 |
| Butty and a brew NE32 5JA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Pennguin Limited NE32 3DP | Distributors/Transporters | 290 m | 5 Very good | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Simms News NE32 3JU | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Jarrow Convenience Store NE32 3JU | Mobile caterer | 340 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2026 |
| The Jarrow Civic Hall NE32 3HZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 5 Very good | 5 May 2023 |
| The Venue | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 5 May 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 53 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 |
| Other crime | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Railway Street (28); On or near Fir Street (14); On or near Beech Street (13); On or near Parking Area (12); On or near Hazel Street (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 30% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 13% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 62% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 12% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 9% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 17% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 25% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 82% | 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) | 8% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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 Top of the Tots Daycare (hospitals/childcare/caring premises, NE32 3JY) re-inspected, still 3 Generally satisfactory (rated 25 September 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Willow Grange · Birch Street · Richmond Court · Fir Street · Richmond Court · Malton Court · Edith Street · Hill Street · Bladen Street · Hazel Street · Holly Street · Pickering Court
All the streets in NE32 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.