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South Shields East

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About

The eastern side of South Shields sits along the south bank of the Tyne estuary and meets the North Sea coastline, with streets descending toward the seafront and the old harbour. The area is mainly residential, a mix of Victorian terraces and post-war housing interspersed with small retail parades and local pubs. Principal road links include the A183 corridor and regular bus services into the town centre. Along the shoreline you can still see stretches of old coal staiths and stone jetties that hint at the town’s shipping and mining past, alongside modern sea defences and a concrete promenade used for walking and fishing.

Community facilities include primary schools, a community centre and health services clustered around the main streets, with small employers in light industrial units and service trades. Green spaces are punctuated by play areas and allotments that serve local residents. Recent building work has focused on refurbishing housing and improving access to the coast, while day-to-day life is shaped by the harbour, the estuary, and the practical links to wider South Tyneside.

Area overview

On average South Shields East has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 182 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Shields East is £40,552 per year. There are 3 schools in South Shields East: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). South Shields East is home to around 8,078 people, with a population density of about 4,114.9 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
182
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
16.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Shields East Population
8,078
Population density
4,114.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
93.96(+129%)
Anti-social behaviour
70.81(+210%)
Shoplifting
36.89(+204%)
Public order
19.93(+127%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.45(+54%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,053
74.91%
Bangladeshi
1,270
15.72%
Other White
136
1.68%
Pakistani
80
0.99%
White and Asian (mixed)
80
0.99%
Total population: 8,080

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,939
29.11%
No qualifications
1,355
20.34%
Level 3 (A level)
1,200
18.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
926
13.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
595
8.93%
Total 16+ residents: 6,661

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,104
29.99%
Owns with a mortgage
1,006
27.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
767
20.84%
Social rents from council
433
11.76%
Other social rented
165
4.48%
Total households: 3,681

Property prices in South Shields East

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £129,995 in South Shields East area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £278,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for South Shields East 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 South Shields East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£245,000
Flats31£100,000
Semi-Detached3£180,000
Terraced52£168,748

10 years median price trend in South Shields East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Shields East.

All postcodes in South Shields East

NE339SX

Westoe Road

NE332AF

Greens Place

NE332JA

Ocean Road

NE332RJ

Anderson Street

NE332SW

Erskine Road

NE332TE

Marine Approach

NE332ER

Fairles Street

NE332JQ

Ocean Road

NE332JS

Pier Parade

NE333JT

Dunelm Street

NE332BY

Caer Urfa Close

NE332DL

Brigham Place

NE332EJ

Roman Road

NE332NJ

Nelson Avenue

NE332PF

Wouldhave Court

NE332SP

Romilly Street

NE332TH

Erskine Road

NE333JY

Tennyson Street

NE332AP

Roman Road

NE333NY

Brass Thill Way

NE332BD

Lawe Road

NE332SX

Berkley Street

NE332HF

Salmon Street

NE332NB

Eleanor Street

NE332TB

Selbourne Street

NE339SW

Westoe Road

NE332ED

Hedley Close

NE332JN

Lawe Road

NE332RF

Wallington Grove

NE333LN

Rosa Street

NE332DR

Baring Street

NE332NW

Sea View Terrace

NE333NB

Bents Park Road

NE332DQ

Coston Drive

NE332JR

George Scott Street

NE333NR

Maudlin Row

NE333NS

Sea Winnings Way

NE332AJ

Lawe Road

NE332RS

Broughton Road

NE332RZ

South Woodbine Street

NE339SA

Beacon and Bents

NE339SQ

Westoe Road

NE332AQ

Greens Place

NE332BP

Baring Street

NE332LR

Denmark Centre

NE332PA

Chatsworth Court

NE332LX

Beacon and Bents

NE333JR

Graham Street

NE332EB

Mile End Road

NE332JE

Ocean Road

NE332SA

Beach Road

NE333JX

Wharton Street

NE333LJ

Beethoven Street

NE332AA

Coston Drive

NE332AY

Lawe Road

NE332NG

Mariners Cottages

NE332PS

Winchester Street

NE332QT

Beach Road

NE332EQ

Baring Street

NE332JX

Beacon and Bents

NE332BB

Baring Street

NE332NE

Beach Road

NE332RT

Broughton Road

NE332EF

Livingstone Street

NE332RQ

Beacon and Bents

NE332TF

Bright Street

NE332EA

Morton Walk

NE332EW

Julian Avenue

NE332LS

Flagg Court

NE332PU

Saville Street

NE333GD

Brass Thill Way

NE333NE

Sea Winnings Way

NE339SP

Westoe Road

NE332EG

Morton Street

NE332HA

Roman Road

NE332JJ

Ocean Road

NE332QA

Beach Road

NE333GE

Sea Winnings Way

NE332DF

Claudius Court

NE331LH

River Drive

NE334LX

Westoe Road

NE333PB

Hutton Row

NE331LR

Harbour View

NE333LT

Spohr Terrace

NE334LS

Westoe Road

NE339SH

Westoe Road

NE332HB

Roman Road

NE332NQ

Sea Way

NE333LW

Spohr Terrace

NE333NA

Bents Park Road

NE332EX

Lawe Road

NE332JL

Ocean Road

NE332LD

Sea Road

NE332RY

Sydenham Terrace

NE339SB

Westoe Road

NE332AW

Trajan Street

NE332BT

Caesars Walk

NE332RD

Hatfield Square

NE333LS

Spohr Terrace

NE332AR

Fort Street

Data Sources

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