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Horsley Hill

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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 57 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
33.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Horsley Hill Population
6,194
Population density
2,714.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.32(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.82(-28%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.23(-28%)
Public order
5.49(-33%)
Other crime
3.87(+4%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,904
95.36%
Other White
48
0.78%
Bangladeshi
36
0.58%
Arab
32
0.52%
Other Asian
25
0.4%
Total population: 6,191

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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 42 recent sales, the median property price is £212,500 in Horsley Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £490,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Horsley 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 Horsley Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats2£99,250
Terraced8£135,000
Semi-Detached28£232,500
Detached4£324,500

10 years median price trend in Horsley Hill

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

All postcodes in Horsley Hill

NE346ES

Sheldon Road

NE346LE

Highfield Road

NE347HS

Marsden Lane

NE347HG

Farne Avenue

NE333NG

Mowbray Road

NE347HW

Hampshire Way

NE346HP

Eastfield Road

NE347LL

Cheviot Road

NE347TL

Bamburgh Grove

NE346TZ

Callum Drive

NE346HE

Highfield Road

NE347TS

Frenchmans Way

NE347LG

Cheviot Road

NE333BL

Wardle Avenue

NE347HR

Hampshire Way

NE346HF

Highfield Road

NE347JF

Suffolk Gardens

NE347JY

Redwell Court

NE347SX

Allendale Drive

NE333HY

Bamburgh Avenue

Data Sources

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