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Biddick Hill

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About

Biddick Hill is a residential area located on the southwestern edge of South Shields. The neighbourhood is characterised by a mix of post-war housing, primarily semi-detached and terraced homes, with several local convenience stores serving the community. Its elevated position provides open views across the surrounding urban landscape towards the River Tyne. The area is functionally connected to the larger town centre and major road networks like the A194.

The local geography is defined by Biddick Lane, a main thoroughfare running through the area. Nearby green spaces include the grounds of the former Temple Park Centre, offering some recreational space. The area is distinctly separate from the coastal attractions of South Shields, focusing instead on its own suburban infrastructure. A notable local landmark is the prominent Biddick School, a large secondary academy situated at the heart of the community.

Area overview

On average Biddick Hill has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 48.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Biddick Hill is £37,850 per year. There are 3 schools in Biddick Hill: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Biddick Hill is home to around 7,202 people, with a population density of about 4,867.9 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
48.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Biddick Hill Population
7,202
Population density
4,867.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.16(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.58(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.08(+50%)
Public order
6.53(-20%)
Other crime
4.72(+27%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,776
94.11%
Other White
104
1.44%
Indian
41
0.57%
African
38
0.53%
Other
37
0.51%
Total population: 7,200

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,398
25.78%
Level 4+ (Degree)
985
18.16%
Level 3 (A level)
938
17.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
884
16.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
675
12.45%
Total 16+ residents: 5,423

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,347
42.75%
Owns with a mortgage
679
21.55%
Owns outright
624
19.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
297
9.43%
Other social rented
143
4.54%
Total households: 3,151

Property prices in Biddick Hill

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £139,995 in Biddick Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,000 up to £339,950.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Biddick Hill in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Biddick Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached7£176,000
Detached6£217,500
Flats1£117,000
Terraced26£116,000

10 years median price trend in Biddick Hill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Biddick Hill.

All postcodes in Biddick Hill

NE349TW

Chesterton Road

NE340TQ

Green Lane

NE349LY

Masefield Drive

NE349UF

Galsworthy Road

NE349JS

Huxley Close

NE349TA

Gaskell Avenue

NE349TL

Chesterton Road

NE349JW

Scott Court

NE340BW

Foss Way

NE349TY

Jesmond Gardens

NE340BT

Biddick and All Saints

NE349HT

Belloc Avenue

NE349ST

Shaw Avenue

NE340DH

Falcon Way

NE349LT

Grays Walk

NE349JT

Orwell Close

NE340TB

Green Lane

NE349JN

Ainsworth Avenue

NE349JU

Woolf Drive

NE349TZ

Heaton Gardens

NE349UH

Galsworthy Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.