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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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 167 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
167
Deprivation level
9/10
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
87.65(+127%)
Anti-social behaviour
58.18(+166%)
Shoplifting
25.5(+118%)
Public order
19.44(+137%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.45(+53%)
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 89 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in South Shields East area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £460,000.

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
Terraced50£170,000
Semi-Detached4£209,250
Flats35£92,000

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

NE332PA

Chatsworth Court

NE333LN

Rosa Street

NE332SW

Erskine Road

NE332ET

Woodlands Terrace

NE339SZ

Westoe Road

NE332RL

Westoe Road

NE332PB

Anderson Street

NE332HF

Salmon Street

NE332TH

Erskine Road

NE332HE

Salmon Street

NE339SD

Westoe Road

NE332LY

Eastbourne Grove

NE333NS

Sea Winnings Way

NE332LS

Flagg Court

NE332TB

Selbourne Street

NE332EJ

Roman Road

NE333JS

Wharton Street

NE332NG

Mariners Cottages

NE334LU

Westoe Road

NE332EL

Vespasian Avenue

NE333JZ

Wharton Street

NE333JY

Tennyson Street

NE332AS

Pearson Street

NE332EE

Cleveland Street

NE332QA

Beach Road

NE332EP

Julian Street

NE332HD

St Aidans Road

NE333LS

Spohr Terrace

NE332SX

Berkley Street

NE332LR

Denmark Centre

NE333GG

Sea Way

NE332RN

Broughton Road

NE332JJ

Ocean Road

NE332AE

Greens Place

NE333NT

Baltic Court

NE332NR

Dale Street

NE332TE

Marine Approach

NE332NL

Bents Park Road

NE331LS

Harbour View

NE332LX

Beacon and Bents

NE332EN

Lawe Road

NE332NH

Marina Drive

NE333LP

Burleigh Street

NE333LR

Hyde Street

NE332RP

Broughton Road

NE332SP

Romilly Street

NE332AL

Lawe Road

NE332NP

Seafield Terrace

NE331NT

Fowler Street

NE333NX

North Main Court

NE332JS

Pier Parade

NE333NY

Brass Thill Way

NE332SY

Erskine Road

NE333GD

Brass Thill Way

NE333ND

Greenside Drift

NE334LS

Westoe Road

NE332RG

Blenheim Walk

NE332RB

Hatfield Square

NE332AA

Coston Drive

NE339SX

Westoe Road

NE332RS

Broughton Road

NE333GB

North Main Court

NE332EX

Lawe Road

NE332QT

Beach Road

NE332DN

James Mather Street

NE332AW

Trajan Street

NE331NS

Fowler Street

NE332NW

Sea View Terrace

NE332RR

Broughton Road

NE333JT

Dunelm Street

NE332DT

Coston Drive

NE332HZ

Ocean Road

NE332BA

Baring Street

NE332BU

Fort Square

NE339SA

Beacon and Bents

NE332JX

Beacon and Bents

NE333JW

Candlish Street

NE339SG

Westoe Road

NE333LE

Mozart Street

NE333LA

Ladysmith Street

NE332JN

Lawe Road

NE332AQ

Greens Place

NE339SJ

Westoe Road

NE333PB

Hutton Row

NE333LJ

Beethoven Street

NE332RU

Broughton Road

NE332JG

Beacon and Bents

NE333JX

Wharton Street

NE332BE

Prince Georg Square

NE339TA

Westoe Road

NE332RF

Wallington Grove

NE332NN

Beach Road

NE332BY

Caer Urfa Close

NE331NU

Fowler Street

NE332EB

Mile End Road

NE332LA

Beacon and Bents

NE332NT

Longleat Gardens

NE332BD

Lawe Road

NE332NE

Beach Road

NE331TS

Mile End Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.