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Horsley Hill

About

Horsley Hill is a residential area located on elevated ground overlooking the South Shields coastline. The streets are primarily made up of terraced and semi-detached housing, with local shops and services concentrated along Horsley Hill Road. The area provides direct access to the expansive South Marine Park and its boating lake below.

The slope of the land offers clear views across the mouth of the River Tyne and out to the North Sea. A prominent local feature is the remaining castellated turret of the old Horsley Hill House, which stands as a solitary landmark amidst the modern housing. The area is well-connected by major bus routes running into South Shields town centre.

Area overview

On average Horsley Hill has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 33.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Horsley Hill is £44,594 per year. There are 2 schools in Horsley Hill: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Horsley Hill is home to around 6,194 people, with a population density of about 2,714.5 per km2.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Horsley Hill Population

6,194

Population density

2,714.5 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

37.29(-9%)

Anti-social behaviour

17.27(-24%)

Criminal damage and arson

8.56(-28%)

Public order

6.46(-26%)

Other crime

3.71(+2%)

North East average

Demographics

British

5,904

95.36%

Other White

0.78%

Bangladeshi

0.58%

Arab

0.52%

Other Asian

0.4%

Total population: 6,191

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,226

24.42%

No qualifications

1,076

21.43%

Level 3 (A level)

925

18.42%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

700

13.94%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

519

10.34%

Total 16+ residents: 5,021

Housing

Owns outright

925

33.36%

Social rents from council

840

30.29%

Owns with a mortgage

625

22.54%

Private landlord or letting agency

189

6.82%

Other social rented

129

4.65%

Total households: 2,773

Property prices in Horsley Hill

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £199,000 in Horsley Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,500 up to £490,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Horsley Hill over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	4	£324,500	£195,600	£258,000	£396,250	£471,250
Flats	1	£107,500	£107,500	£107,500	£107,500	£107,500
Semi-Detached	28	£212,500	£125,000	£175,000	£266,875	£334,750
Terraced	8	£130,000	£119,565	£120,000	£140,150	£143,460

10 years median price trend in Horsley Hill

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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