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About

Horsley Hill ward occupies the southern coastal fringe of South Shields, with its residential streets extending inland from the prominent headland of Trow Point. The area is primarily composed of terraced and semi-detached housing, with local shopping facilities concentrated along Horsley Hill Road. The topography slopes gently towards the North Sea, offering open views across the water from several vantage points.

The ward's defining characteristic is its direct access to the Leas, a vast expanse of coastal grassland and clifftop paths managed by the National Trust. This open space separates the residential area from the sea, providing a long, sweeping promenade for walking. The remains of military installations at Trow Point, including a rare disappearing gun emplacement, are a specific historical feature embedded in the landscape.

Area overview

On average Horsley Hill has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 27.3% 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 £45,537 per year. There are 3 schools in Horsley Hill: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Horsley Hill is home to around 8,594 people, with a population density of about 3,103.9 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
27.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Horsley Hill Population
8,594
Population density
3,103.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.36(+35%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.84(+41%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.68(+11%)
Public order
8.73(+7%)
Other crime
5.24(+41%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,195
95.36%
Other White
77
0.9%
Bangladeshi
41
0.48%
Arab
37
0.43%
Other Asian
33
0.38%
Total population: 8,594

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,932
27.37%
No qualifications
1,341
19%
Level 3 (A level)
1,336
18.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
976
13.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
687
9.73%
Total 16+ residents: 7,058

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,378
35.2%
Owns with a mortgage
1,035
26.44%
Social rents from council
883
22.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
322
8.22%
Other social rented
146
3.73%
Total households: 3,915

Property prices in Horsley Hill

Median price£205,000
Price per sq ft£224
Sales (last 12 months)77
Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £262K

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £224 per square foot) in Horsley Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £415,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Horsley Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£346,000£269
Semi-Detached42£226,000£234
Terraced16£190,680£221
Flats14£117,498£213

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Horsley Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horsley Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280,000£89,950£162,250£132,000
2017£252,475£108,000£154,000£149,830
2018£255,000£104,375£155,000£140,000
2019£257,500£111,000£170,000£140,000
2020£210,000£99,950£177,498£143,000
2021£285,000£114,000£192,500£152,950
2022£235,000£120,000£195,000£164,000
2023£280,000£116,000£218,000£140,000
2024£245,000£120,000£210,000£167,000
2025£327,500£114,995£218,000£185,500
2026£346,000£124,250£185,000£164,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horsley Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Horsley Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£226£127£151£177
2017£230£168£170£157
2018£160£168£168£145
2019£185£178£183£178
2020£171£163£187£195
2021£216£176£199£174
2022£211£196£207£187
2023£264£179£221£167
2024£230£195£233£197
2025£258£188£222£222
2026£365£213£212£210
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Horsley Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.