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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 84 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
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
10/10
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
42.07(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.08(-3%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.41(+29%)
Public order
7.5(-15%)
Other theft
4.3(-34%)
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 37 recent sales, the median property price is £136,040 in Biddick Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,000 up to £239,000.

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
Detached5£205,000
Semi-Detached8£168,000
Terraced24£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

NE349HE

Troutbeck Way

NE349JJ

Sheridan Road

NE349LJ

Addison Walk

NE349JZ

Christie Close

NE349JH

Chaucer Avenue

NE340TE

Green Lane

NE340BP

Peddars Way

NE340TB

Green Lane

NE340TN

Merlin Villas

NE349TL

Chesterton Road

NE349HH

Chesterton Road

NE349HW

Galsworthy Road

NE340BN

Foss Way

NE349LS

Grays Walk

NE349JX

Sandstone Close

NE349UF

Galsworthy Road

NE349LP

Gibbons Walk

NE349NF

Spenser Walk

NE349NG

Galsworthy Road

NE340BT

Biddick and All Saints

NE349JL

Sheridan Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.