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.
On average Simonside and Rekendyke has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 196 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 £28,460 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).
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £108,000 in Simonside and Rekendyke area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,500 up to £400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £400,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £50,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £203,700 |
| Terraced | 30 | £132,500 |
10 years price trend in Simonside and Rekendyke
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Dacre Street
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Wenlock Road
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Hedworth Avenue
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Commercial Road
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Havelock Street
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Simonside
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South Frederick Street
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Dean Terrace
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Temple Street
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Dean Road
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Corney Street
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Alice Street
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Eglesfield Road
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Wenlock Road
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Dame Flora Robson Avenue
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Winskell Road
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Corstorphine Town
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South Eldon Street
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Eglesfield Road
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Beaufront Terrace
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Fox Avenue
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Eldon Street
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John Williamson Street
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Union Street
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Mitre Place
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Ebchester Street
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Ebchester Street
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Colchester Street
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Clive Street
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New Green Street
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Barehirst Street
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Laygate
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South Eldon Street
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Brampton Road
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Bainbridge Avenue
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Dean Road
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Lord Nelson Street
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Marshall Wallis Road
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Simonside
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Heddon Way
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Dame Flora Robson Avenue
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All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.