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About

Simonside and Rekendyke is a residential ward in the eastern part of South Tyneside, primarily situated on the south bank of the River Tyne. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, including older terraced homes and more recent developments, alongside industrial and commercial estates. Its geography is defined by the steep incline of the Tyne escarpment, which separates the riverside areas from the higher ground.

The ward contains the historic Simonside Hall, a 19th-century mansion set within its own grounds, which provides a distinct green space. Rekendyke itself is a locality with a strong industrial heritage tied to the river. The area is directly connected to the wider borough by the Tyne Tunnel approach roads, which run through the ward, influencing its layout and traffic flow.

Area overview

On average Simonside and Rekendyke has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 184 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 40.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Simonside and Rekendyke is £33,946 per year. There are 4 schools in Simonside and Rekendyke: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Simonside and Rekendyke is home to around 8,669 people, with a population density of about 3,515.1 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
184
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
40.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Simonside and Rekendyke Population
8,669
Population density
3,515.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
83.29(+115%)
Shoplifting
60.21(+415%)
Anti-social behaviour
40.37(+85%)
Criminal damage and arson
24.8(+118%)
Public order
18.46(+125%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,443
85.85%
Bangladeshi
284
3.28%
Other White
130
1.5%
Arab
115
1.33%
Other
112
1.29%
Total population: 8,670

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,796
25.06%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,524
21.27%
Level 3 (A level)
1,255
17.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,064
14.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
835
11.65%
Total 16+ residents: 7,166

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,008
22.68%
Owns outright
890
20.02%
Owns with a mortgage
871
19.6%
Other social rented
776
17.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
767
17.26%
Total households: 4,445

Property prices in Simonside and Rekendyke

Median price£138,000
Price per sq ft£180
Sales (last 12 months)63
Typical range (middle 50%)£97K – £166K

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £138,000 (about £180 per square foot) in Simonside and Rekendyke area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £307,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Simonside and Rekendyke over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£235,000£236
Semi-Detached23£155,000£191
Terraced29£135,000£142
Flats7£70,000£131

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Simonside and Rekendyke

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Simonside and Rekendyke.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£160,000£35,000£102,500£113,400
2017£200,000£47,000£144,995£117,500
2018£222,500£53,500£152,000£120,498
2019£55,000£127,498£93,500
2020£160,000£54,000£132,250£102,250
2021£208,000£59,500£130,000£95,000
2022£245,000£48,625£148,000£110,000
2023£283,498£58,000£150,000£162,500
2024£307,495£50,000£236,248£110,000
2025£245,000£80,250£187,500£138,000
2026£225,000£52,000£140,000£110,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Simonside and Rekendyke.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Simonside and Rekendyke.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£181£48£140£115
2017£174£65£153£145
2018£182£95£145£146
2019£99£153£111
2020£193£74£151£119
2021£189£76£165£115
2022£195£79£161£124
2023£236£80£170£197
2024£244£72£234£160
2025£219£101£220£175
2026£258£131£147£132
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Simonside and Rekendyke.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Simonside and Rekendyke in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Simonside and Rekendyke

Is Simonside and Rekendyke safe?

Simonside and Rekendyke records about 184 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Simonside and Rekendyke?

The median sale price in Simonside and Rekendyke is £138,000 (about £180 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Simonside and Rekendyke?

Simonside and Rekendyke has 4 primary schools (3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Simonside and Rekendyke?

Simonside and Rekendyke scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Simonside and Rekendyke sits around rank 2,642 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Simonside and Rekendyke?

The average household income in Simonside and Rekendyke is around £33,946 per year, and 40% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Simonside and Rekendyke?

Simonside and Rekendyke is represented by 1 elected councillor: Kenneth George Wood (Independent).

All postcodes in Simonside and Rekendyke

NE349FF

Young Close

NE340NT

Heddon Way

NE349AX

Simonside and Rekendyke

NE349QT

Bainbridge Avenue

NE349BJ

Edhill Avenue

NE334SJ

Waverdale Way

NE335LX

Greathead Street

NE335SQ

Simonside and Rekendyke

NE335HJ

Barnes' Road

NE335QA

Grace Court

NE349DD

Simonside Hall

NE335HX

Elizabeth Diamond Gardens

NE349QS

Bainbridge Avenue

NE349RY

Winskell Road

NE335QD

Dacre Street

NE349DA

Bedale Court

NE349EX

Glaisdale Court

NE349BY

Gillside Court

NE335LE

Malvern Street

NE331QX

Portberry Street

NE331SA

Eldon Street

NE335EE

Garden Gate Drive

NE335LW

John Williamson Street

NE340AE

Hudson Street

NE335HG

South Frederick Street

NE349RJ

Laybourn Gardens

NE349QP

Henderson Road

NE335EH

O'Leary Close

NE349AS

Ebor Street

NE335DU

Laygate

NE331SH

Laygate

NE335PP

Marshall Wallis Road

NE349QW

Henderson Road

NE335QB

Dacre Street

NE349BH

Edhill Avenue

NE349BL

Ranson Crescent

NE335PG

Alice Street

NE335AB

Sinclair Meadows

NE349AJ

Fenwick Avenue

NE349ET

Lonsdale Court

NE335PH

Alice Street

NE349QF

Kirby Close

NE335LR

Temple Street

NE349BS

Wenlock Road

NE335NA

Union Street

NE349RN

Fox Avenue

NE349FD

Collin Drive

NE335PZ

Dean Road

NE335HT

John Williamson Street

NE335DE

Drake Close

NE349AE

Hyperion Avenue

NE335TE

Temple Town

NE335AJ

Simonside and Rekendyke

NE349BT

Brampton Road

NE335RS

Bowman Place

NE334SL

Waverdale Way

NE335RU

Trinity Walk

NE335ND

Whitehead Street

NE331RZ

Corstorphine Town

NE349SE

Clive Street

NE335PX

Eglesfield Road

NE335RT

Laygate Place

NE340AD

Hudson Street

NE335JZ

Dean Road

NE335NH

Whitfield Villas

NE349SF

Clive Street

NE335LL

Dean Road

NE349RA

Noble Gardens

NE335LT

Palmerston Street

NE349EE

Dame Flora Robson Avenue

NE335DZ

Havelock Street

NE331SF

Windmill Hill

NE335RD

Brunswick Street

NE349QY

Bainbridge Avenue

NE335SW

Simonside and Rekendyke

NE335EP

Plessey Walk

NE331AY

East Holborn

NE335DQ

Anson Close

NE349BN

Blyton Avenue

NE349EZ

Dovedale Court

NE335LP

Temple Street

NE335AT

Fraser Close

NE335RN

Laygate

NE349RE

Dame Flora Robson Avenue

NE335TB

Mitre Place

NE335RW

Laygate

NE335AW

Taylor Street

NE335PS

Eglesfield Road

NE349QU

Bainbridge Avenue

NE331SD

Cornwallis Square

NE335EJ

Eldon Street

NE349BZ

Croxdale Court

NE335DL

New Green Street

NE335SH

Mitre Place

NE349BW

Simonside Hall

NE335HS

John Williamson Street

NE335SP

Simonside and Rekendyke

NE334QJ

Bedford Avenue

NE335LZ

Whitehead Street

NE349SA

Hedworth Avenue

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.