Thomas Drive Hebburn, South Tyneside
12 addresses across 1 postcode (NE31), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 36817387.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 7, D: 4).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Heworth, about 3.5 km (2.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Riverside Park, is about 240 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 32 to 34 m above sea level.
- Noise: 11 of its 12 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Victoria Medical Centre, about 310 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 460 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 60 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
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 62 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (4); Bungalow, mid-terrace (4); Bungalow, end-terrace (2). Built: 1983-1990 (6); 1996-2002 (4); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (11).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 (56% of about 1,200 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)
- Station Road/Argyle Street, Hebburn, not permissioned (180 m)
- Ashworth Frazer Ind Estate and Hebburn Community centre: up to 100 homes, permissioned (180 m)
- Victoria Road West, Hebburn, not permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Hebburn New Town: up to 110 homes, not permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Tennant Street, Hebburn, not permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Hawthorn Leslie Shipyard: up to 446 homes, permissioned (680 m (0.4 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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 12 addresses are between 32 m and 34 m above sea level (33 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE31 1RU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Manors 64,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Newcastle 11 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Hebburn (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 200 m |
| Wallsend (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Hadrian Road (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Prince Consort Road-Bell Street Hebburn | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Wallsend | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Car parks | The Forum Shopping Centre Car Park | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hebburn Hub | 370 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 12.6 km (7.9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Victoria Medical Centre | 310 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kaila Pharmacy | 310 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Station Road Dental Practice | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Monkton Hall Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | Aucklands Discount Centre, 26 Auckland Road Cashzone | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Riverside Park 49 ha | 240 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 690 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3.1 ha | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,090 m² | 230 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 59 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 0, Wallsend Roman fort, Segedunum, a scheduled monument, 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west. 10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 0, Wallsend Roman fort, Segedunum | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 0, two sections of Hadrian's Wall between Sharpe Road and The Avenue | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 0, section between Eastfield Avenue and Tumulus Avenue | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cutthroat Dean | Valley | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Willington Gut | Tidal water | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| St Anthony's Point | Wetland | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Wallsend Dene | Valley | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Northumberland Dock | Tidal water | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) north-east |
| Millers Hill | Hill | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 12 |
11 of the street's 12 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 Aloysius Catholic Infant School, Hebburn Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–7 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 7–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 850 m (0.5 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 |
| Hebburn Comprehensive School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Dec 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Tyneview Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Hebburn Lakes Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Carville Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Walker Riverside Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Toner Avenue Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| West Walker Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mambo II NE31 1BE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Harmony House NE31 1DJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 130 m | 4 Good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Coffee Supreme NE31 1AU | Mobile caterer | 180 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2015 |
| Atwall Convenience Store NE31 1BP | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Yvette's Deli NE31 1BZ | Other catering premises | 350 m | 4 Good | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Hawthorn Court NE31 1RH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Aldi NE31 1NG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 380 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2019 |
| Abbey's Hebburn Village NE31 1DP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| The Caledonia Public House NE31 1EG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 18 Dec 2023 |
| Fit Belli Deli NE31 1AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Greggs Of Gosforth NE31 1LF | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Dicksons Pork Shop NE31 1LF | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Savers NE31 1LF | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Feb 2016 |
| Jill's Stationery NE31 1LF | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2022 |
| The Balti Master Ltd NE31 1LF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Albert Street (16); On or near Hebburn (13); On or near Thomas Drive (11); On or near Marina View (9); On or near Prince Consort Road (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 69% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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 Yvette's Deli (other catering premises, NE31 1BZ) now 4 Good, was 3 Generally satisfactory (rated 28 September 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- NE31 1RU: 12 addresses of 15 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Waterside Park · Ropery Lane · Cuthbert Street · Bell Street · Whites Gardens · Station Road · Prince Consort Lane · Marina View · Bell Street · Sheeran Close · William Street West · Albert Street
All the streets in NE31 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.