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Simonside and Rekendyke

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About

Simonside and Rekendyke is a residential ward in South Tyneside, located to the west of Jarrow town centre. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. Simonside Industrial Estate sits on the northern edge, providing local employment opportunities. The ward is bordered by the A194 road, offering easy access to Newcastle and Sunderland.

Green spaces include Simonside Recreation Ground and the nearby River Don, which runs along the southern boundary. Public transport links connect the area to Jarrow and South Shields. Local amenities include schools, shops, and community facilities, catering to day-to-day needs. The ward has a quiet, suburban character, with a focus on family living.

Area overview

On average Simonside and Rekendyke has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 197 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 40.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Simonside and Rekendyke is £28,458 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).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
197
Deprivation level
10/10
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

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

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

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £149,995 in Simonside and Rekendyke area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,000 up to £400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Simonside and Rekendyke 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 Simonside and Rekendyke over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£307,000
Flats13£50,000
Semi-Detached35£242,500
Terraced36£132,000

10 years median price trend in Simonside and Rekendyke

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Simonside and Rekendyke.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.