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South Shields West

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About

South Shields West covers the inland residential districts located to the west of the town centre. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and older terraced streets, with local services centred on key thoroughfares like Whiteleas Way and Rekendyke. It is a primarily residential part of the borough, with several primary schools and community centres serving the neighbourhoods. The land slopes gently upward from the River Tyne, offering views across the town towards the coast from its higher points.

A notable feature is the large, open expanse of Temple Memorial Park, which provides significant green space with sports fields and playgrounds. The area is bordered by the main railway line connecting South Shields to Newcastle, with the Westoe Crown Village representing a distinct modern housing development on a former colliery site. Daily life revolves around local shopping parades and bus routes that connect residents to the town centre and metro station for wider travel.

Area overview

On average South Shields West has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 177 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 44.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Shields West is £31,984 per year. There are 2 schools in South Shields West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). South Shields West is home to around 7,419 people, with a population density of about 3,686.5 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
177
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
44.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Shields West Population
7,419
Population density
3,686.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
76.83(+557%)
Violence and sexual offences
76.69(+98%)
Anti-social behaviour
40.3(+84%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.05(+102%)
Public order
18.47(+126%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,803
78.23%
Bangladeshi
473
6.38%
Other White
153
2.06%
Arab
145
1.95%
African
133
1.79%
Total population: 7,418

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,597
25.72%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,418
22.84%
Level 3 (A level)
1,038
16.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
856
13.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
718
11.56%
Total 16+ residents: 6,209

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,060
26.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
805
20.33%
Owns outright
681
17.2%
Other social rented
649
16.39%
Owns with a mortgage
645
16.29%
Total households: 3,959

Property prices in South Shields West

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £137,000 in South Shields West area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £329,950.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for South Shields West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£245,000
Flats17£86,000
Semi-Detached18£312,027
Terraced37£132,000

10 years median price trend in South Shields West

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

All postcodes in South Shields West

NE331LF

Beacon and Bents

NE334ES

Imeary Street

NE335DE

Drake Close

NE335PX

Eglesfield Road

NE333PF

Westoe Road

NE334NT

Raynham Court

NE334AQ

Dean Road

NE334LP

Victoria Road

NE331HF

King Street

NE334NP

Newmarket Walk

NE334AB

Chichester Place

NE335HN

South Frederick Street

NE331HT

King Street

NE331BU

King Street

NE331LN

Heron Drive

NE331LZ

Albemarle Street

NE335PE

Reed Street

NE334DN

Delaval Court

NE335DP

Western Approach

NE331PS

Garden Lane

NE331BQ

Dockwrays Bank

NE331AN

Barrington Street

NE335LW

John Williamson Street

NE335RD

Brunswick Street

NE335AH

South Eldon Street

NE331PU

Charlotte Street

NE334AH

Byron Street

NE331LE

Waverley

NE339FG

Beacon and Bents

NE334PR

Robinson Street

NE334LJ

Newmarket Walk

NE331AX

Waterloo Square

NE335AG

Garwood Street

NE335AT

Fraser Close

NE335AW

Taylor Street

NE331EQ

Mill Dam

NE334NN

Brentwood Place

NE335LT

Palmerston Street

NE331HR

Queen Street

NE335PB

St Judes Terrace

NE334HN

Chichester Road

NE334AD

West George Potts Street

NE331RS

West Holborn

NE334HA

Marsden Street

NE334QN

Laygate

NE334EQ

Imeary Street

NE335HG

South Frederick Street

NE335EQ

Palace Close

NE331HU

King Street

NE335QY

Western Approach

NE331LU

Petrel Close

NE331JY

River Drive

NE331JA

Long Row

NE335LP

Temple Street

NE333PN

East Stevenson Street

NE334PJ

Elizabeth Street

NE331BJ

Rose Hill Drive

NE339GG

Beacon and Bents

NE334LH

Halstead Place

NE331AF

St Hilda Street

NE331BW

East Street

NE331SJ

Coronation Street

NE335RX

Regent Court

NE331LW

Albion Court

NE335QS

Station Road

NE334EL

Imeary Street

NE334EJ

Imeary Grove

NE334LR

Victoria Road

NE333PX

Ada Street

NE334JB

Laygate

NE335LB

Coverdale Walk

NE331JQ

Captains Wharf

NE335LD

Dean Road

NE334AF

Chichester Road

NE339DS

Beacon and Bents

NE335RG

Laygate

NE335AB

Sinclair Meadows

NE335HW

John Williamson Street

NE331DT

King Street

NE335LA

Wharfedale Drive

NE334HP

Kenton Court

NE334EB

Wawn Street

NE334HS

Ryton Court

NE331JJ

Ferry Approach

NE335RW

Laygate

NE331NF

Fowler Street

NE339BJ

Beacon and Bents

NE334NU

Charlotte Terrace

NE334JN

Laygate

NE333JQ

Westoe Road

NE331SF

Windmill Hill

NE333PH

Westoe Road

NE335PD

Marshall Wallis Road

NE334JL

Derwentwater Terrace

NE331TL

River Drive

NE335DH

Gompertz Gardens

NE335RF

Laygate

NE335QX

Crossgate

NE331SG

Rekendyke Lane

NE335HJ

Barnes' Road

Data Sources

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