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Horsley Hill

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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 moderate crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 4 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

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Horsley Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 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
Flats15£107,500
Detached4£324,500
Terraced20£192,750
Semi-Detached40£212,500

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

NE347LP

Norham Avenue South

NE333NL

Dartford Road

NE333NN

Kingsway

NE346HQ

North View

NE347JY

Redwell Court

NE333BE

Mowbray Road

NE333NT

Baltic Court

NE347JA

Dorset Avenue

NE347HF

Warkworth Avenue

NE347LG

Cheviot Road

NE333BG

Tadema Road

NE333NS

Sea Winnings Way

NE346JG

High Meadow

NE347LS

Norham Avenue South

NE347HN

Marsden Lane

NE347TA

Cheviot Road

NE346RH

Marsden Road

NE333HY

Bamburgh Avenue

NE333NB

Bents Park Road

NE333NU

Hutton Row

NE347JG

Lincoln Road

NE347JF

Suffolk Gardens

NE347LQ

Cheviot Road

NE347HR

Hampshire Way

NE333HS

Grosvenor Road

NE347LH

Cheviot Road

NE346HG

Highfield Road

NE347TU

Chatton Avenue

NE347HY

Devon Gardens

NE346JA

Grinstead Close

NE346HJ

Southfield Road

NE346LD

Horsley Vale

NE347TY

Hertford Avenue

NE346LA

Horsley Vale

NE346JP

Horsley Vale

NE333HL

Grosvenor Road

NE347HU

Cheshire Grove

NE346TZ

Callum Drive

NE346HY

Highfield Road

NE347HE

Horsley Hill Square

NE347SU

Norham Avenue North

NE333GB

North Main Court

NE346JX

Horsley Vale

NE346DX

Harton Rise

NE347LL

Cheviot Road

NE333NE

Sea Winnings Way

NE346HL

Southfield Road

NE333HT

Bamburgh Avenue

NE347JP

Bramble Court

NE347TZ

Braemar Drive

NE333HX

Bamburgh Avenue

NE347SL

Norham Avenue North

NE347JH

Lincoln Road

NE333HU

Kelvin Grove

NE346JW

Highfield Road

NE333HR

Grosvenor Road

NE333GD

Brass Thill Way

NE346JS

Westhope Close

NE347HZ

Cheshire Grove

NE346JZ

St Cuthberts Avenue

Data Sources

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