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About

The Simonside area is located in South Tyneside, near the border with Sunderland. It is primarily a residential neighborhood with a mix of housing, including terraced homes and semi-detached properties. The area is served by local amenities such as shops, schools, and parks, making it a practical place for families and commuters.

Simonside is well-connected by public transport, with bus routes linking it to nearby towns and cities. The A194 road provides easy access to Sunderland and Newcastle. Green spaces like the Simonside Recreation Ground offer outdoor leisure opportunities. The area has a quiet, suburban feel while remaining close to urban centers.

Area overview

On average Simonside has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 139 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 39.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Simonside is £27,900 per year. There are 2 schools in Simonside: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
139
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
39.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Simonside Population
5,348
Population density
1,990.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,002
93.51%
Other White
58
1.08%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
34
0.64%
African
31
0.58%
Bangladeshi
30
0.56%
Total population: 5,349

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
739
29.27%
Owns outright
610
24.16%
Owns with a mortgage
533
21.11%
Other social rented
307
12.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
273
10.81%
Total households: 2,525

Property prices in Simonside

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Simonside area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,000 up to £400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Simonside 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£307,500
Flats3£49,950
Semi-Detached23£155,000
Terraced15£95,000

10 years median price trend in Simonside

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.