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Simonside and Rekendyke

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 215 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 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

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

215

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Simonside and Rekendyke Population

8,669

Population density

3,515.1 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

96.09(+135%)

Shoplifting

68.29(+462%)

Anti-social behaviour

44.53(+95%)

Criminal damage and arson

29.99(+151%)

Public order

22.26(+154%)

North East average

Demographics

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

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

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 73 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Simonside and Rekendyke area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £400,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	3	£307,000	£224,200	£261,000	£353,500	£390,700
Flats	8	£73,500	£46,733	£51,488	£94,238	£135,979
Semi-Detached	30	£207,498	£110,700	£155,250	£309,652	£324,601
Terraced	32	£136,500	£72,750	£86,375	£161,250	£195,447

10 years median price trend in Simonside and Rekendyke

All postcodes in Simonside and Rekendyke

NE340AD

Hudson Street

NE331RQ

Commercial Road

NE335DZ

Havelock Street

NE335JY

Dean Terrace

NE335LR

Temple Street

NE335NH

Whitfield Villas

NE335PH

Alice Street

NE349BY

Gillside Court

NE349RZ

Winskell Road

NE349SA

Hedworth Avenue

NE335HL

South Frederick Street

NE335LT

Palmerston Street

NE335PJ

Alice Street

NE335PU

Eglesfield Road

NE340AG

Hudson Street

NE349FB

Wenlock Road

NE349RA

Noble Gardens

NE349RT

Winskell Road

NE331RZ

Corstorphine Town

NE335PZ

Dean Road

NE335AE

South Eldon Street

NE335PX

Eglesfield Road

NE349RG

Seton Avenue

NE349EY

Edendale Court

NE335EH

O'Leary Close

NE335HS

John Williamson Street

NE335NA

Union Street

NE335TB

Mitre Place

NE349AN

Ebchester Street

NE349BD

Wenlock Road

NE335DP

Western Approach

NE335SX

South Eldon Street

NE335LY

Barehirst Street

NE335QP

Laygate

NE349QU

Bainbridge Avenue

NE349SF

Clive Street

NE335JN

St Marys Terrace

NE335NB

Napier Street

NE335PW

Marshall Wallis Road

NE335SZ

Thornton Avenue

NE340NT

Heddon Way

NE349RE

Dame Flora Robson Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail