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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

NE332JF

Ocean Road

NE332LA

Beacon and Bents

NE332LF

Lawe Road

NE332QU

Beach Road

NE333JZ

Wharton Street

NE331TN

Mile End Road

NE332JG

Beacon and Bents

NE331NU

Fowler Street

NE332NS

Longleat Gardens

NE333JN

Ladysmith Street

NE339SY

Westoe Road

NE332BA

Baring Street

NE332HE

Salmon Street

NE332SY

Erskine Road

NE332EL

Vespasian Avenue

NE332PT

Saville Street

NE332SS

Bolingbroke Street

NE332EP

Julian Street

NE333LH

Spohr Terrace

NE339SE

Westoe Road

NE332LZ

Beach Road

NE332RH

Blenheim Walk

NE332DS

Baring Street

NE332NN

Beach Road

NE332AN

Trajan Avenue

NE332DZ

Livingstone Place

NE332RU

Broughton Road

NE333LA

Ladysmith Street

NE331NS

Fowler Street

NE332QZ

Beach Road

NE339SL

Westoe Road

NE339SU

Westoe Road

NE332RG

Blenheim Walk

NE333NT

Baltic Court

NE332RL

Westoe Road

NE332AS

Pearson Street

NE332AL

Lawe Road

NE332NP

Seafield Terrace

NE339ST

Westoe Road

NE332EN

Lawe Road

NE332ET

Woodlands Terrace

NE332HD

St Aidans Road

NE332ND

Wouldhave Street

NE332SZ

Salisbury Street

NE332BX

Agricola Court

NE332DW

Ocean Road

NE332RB

Hatfield Square

NE334LU

Westoe Road

NE339SG

Westoe Road

NE332HT

Ocean Road

NE332NU

Petworth Close

NE332NF

Salisbury Place

NE333LL

Hyde Street

NE339SJ

Westoe Road

NE339SN

Westoe Road

NE332AB

Greens Place

NE332EH

Vespasian Street

NE332RP

Broughton Road

NE339SD

Westoe Road

NE339SS

Westoe Road

NE339TA

Westoe Road

NE332AX

Roman Road

NE332BU

Fort Square

NE332DN

James Mather Street

NE332JD

Ocean Road

NE333LE

Mozart Street

NE332DP

Pollard Street

NE332DX

Coston Drive

NE332PB

Anderson Street

NE332SD

Beach Road

NE339SF

Westoe Road

NE332AZ

Fort Street

NE332BE

Prince Georg Square

NE332LY

Eastbourne Grove

NE332NL

Bents Park Road

NE332RR

Broughton Road

NE332TG

Marine Approach

NE333LD

Handel Street

NE332NH

Marina Drive

NE332AU

Beacon Street

NE332PR

Saville Street

NE332RX

Belgrave Terrace

NE331LS

Harbour View

NE332EZ

Henry Nelson Street

NE333LP

Burleigh Street

NE333LR

Hyde Street

NE332NT

Longleat Gardens

NE332TD

South Woodbine Street

NE333GG

Sea Way

NE332EE

Cleveland Street

NE333LQ

Spohr Terrace

NE339SR

Westoe Road

NE331TS

Mile End Road

NE332AE

Greens Place

NE332NX

Flagg Court

NE332RE

Wallington Grove

NE333JS

Wharton Street

NE332DT

Coston Drive

NE332DY

Cleveland Court

NE332HZ

Ocean Road

Data Sources

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