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Simonside and Rekendyke

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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.

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.