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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

NE332DU

Coston Drive

NE332SD

Beach Road

NE333NU

Hutton Row

NE333GE

Sea Winnings Way

NE332EY

St Aidans Road

NE339SN

Westoe Road

NE332BX

Agricola Court

NE332AU

Beacon Street

NE332AT

Henry Street

NE332EH

Vespasian Street

NE332HT

Ocean Road

NE331LH

River Drive

NE333LB

Hyde Street

NE332ES

Urfa Terrace

NE333LT

Spohr Terrace

NE332NU

Petworth Close

NE332PR

Saville Street

NE333LW

Spohr Terrace

NE339SQ

Westoe Road

NE332AN

Trajan Avenue

NE333LH

Spohr Terrace

NE332DL

Brigham Place

NE332JE

Ocean Road

NE333NA

Bents Park Road

NE333LQ

Spohr Terrace

NE332AR

Fort Street

NE332NF

Salisbury Place

NE332RH

Blenheim Walk

NE339SR

Westoe Road

NE332DP

Pollard Street

NE332JF

Ocean Road

NE333JN

Ladysmith Street

NE332TG

Marine Approach

NE332TA

Lyndhurst Street

NE332EA

Morton Walk

NE332SA

Beach Road

NE332TQ

Erskine Road

NE332LF

Lawe Road

NE332ED

Hedley Close

NE334LX

Westoe Road

NE332AF

Greens Place

NE332RT

Broughton Road

NE332PT

Saville Street

NE332BT

Caesars Walk

NE339SL

Westoe Road

NE332TD

South Woodbine Street

NE332QU

Beach Road

NE332NJ

Nelson Avenue

NE332RQ

Beacon and Bents

NE332TF

Bright Street

NE339SF

Westoe Road

NE333PE

Sea Winnings Way

NE339SH

Westoe Road

NE332LZ

Beach Road

NE332SZ

Salisbury Street

NE339ST

Westoe Road

NE332RZ

South Woodbine Street

NE339SB

Westoe Road

NE339SE

Westoe Road

NE332EU

Lawe Road

NE332RY

Sydenham Terrace

NE332AJ

Lawe Road

NE332AP

Roman Road

NE332SS

Bolingbroke Street

NE332PS

Winchester Street

NE332EG

Morton Street

NE332AZ

Fort Street

NE332HB

Roman Road

NE332EW

Julian Avenue

NE333LD

Handel Street

NE332JD

Ocean Road

NE332NS

Longleat Gardens

NE332JL

Ocean Road

NE332DF

Claudius Court

NE332EF

Livingstone Street

NE332AX

Roman Road

NE332HA

Roman Road

NE332LD

Sea Road

NE332DQ

Coston Drive

NE333NR

Maudlin Row

NE332DX

Coston Drive

NE332JQ

Ocean Road

NE339SY

Westoe Road

NE332RE

Wallington Grove

NE332EQ

Baring Street

NE332DW

Ocean Road

NE331TN

Mile End Road

NE332JR

George Scott Street

NE332AB

Greens Place

NE332BP

Baring Street

NE333NE

Sea Winnings Way

NE332AY

Lawe Road

NE333JR

Graham Street

NE332DZ

Livingstone Place

NE332QZ

Beach Road

NE332DR

Baring Street

NE332BB

Baring Street

NE339SU

Westoe Road

NE332DY

Cleveland Court

NE333JP

Candlish Street

Data Sources

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