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South Shields West

About

South Shields West is a residential area located in the borough of South Tyneside, near the mouth of the River Tyne. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and some modern developments. It sits close to the town centre, providing easy access to local amenities, including shops, schools, and healthcare facilities. The nearby Chichester Metro station offers direct links to Newcastle and Sunderland, making it a practical location for commuters.

The area is bordered by green spaces such as West Park and the expansive South Shields coastline, which includes Sandhaven Beach. Industrial heritage is visible in parts of the district, with remnants of shipbuilding and coal mining history. South Shields West has a strong sense of community, with local events and sports clubs playing a role in daily life. The area balances urban convenience with proximity to natural landscapes, catering to a range of lifestyles.

Area overview

On average South Shields West has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 250 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 44.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in South Shields West is £28,900 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).

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

250

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

South Shields West Population

7,419

Population density

3,686.5 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 79 recent sales, the median property price is £138,000 in South Shields West area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,000 up to £329,950.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	2	£273,500	£243,350	£256,750	£290,250	£303,650
Flats	20	£76,250	£34,900	£50,000	£98,125	£150,895
Semi-Detached	23	£309,652	£118,388	£232,015	£313,201	£325,650
Terraced	34	£135,998	£70,000	£101,250	£175,000	£236,998

10 years median price trend in South Shields West

All postcodes in South Shields West

NE335EJ

Eldon Street

NE335HJ

Barnes' Road

NE335LG

Dean Road

NE331PP

Burrow Street

NE335DL

New Green Street

NE335DU

Laygate

NE331PU

Charlotte Street

NE331PQ

William Street

NE331SB

Portberry Way

NE331SF

Commercial Road

NE331SH

Laygate

NE331TL

River Drive

NE334PR

Robinson Street

NE335PT

Reed Street

NE331BJ

South Shields West

NE331PT

Forest Road

NE331SD

Cornwallis Square

NE335AG

Garwood Street

NE334LP

Victoria Road

NE335DX

Laygate

NE339FQ

South Shields West

NE331AN

Barrington Street

NE331EX

Daltons Lane

NE331JQ

Captains Wharf

NE331RW

Commercial Road

NE335HP

John Williamson Street

NE335LJ

Barnes' Road

NE335RT

Laygate Place

NE331UE

Commercial Road

NE334EP

West Moffett Street

NE334LL

South Shields West

NE335AH

South Eldon Street

NE335DR

Western Approach

NE335LE

Malvern Street

NE331ES

Brewery Lane

NE331RG

Commercial Road

NE331SG

Rekendyke Lane

NE334HG

Shakespeare Street

NE333PX

Ada Street

NE334AB

Chichester Place

NE334DL

Ryton Court

NE335AL

Mitre Place

NE335RE

Brunswick Street

NE339DU

South Shields West

NE333PL

East Moffett Street

NE334JJ

Laygate

NE334LZ

Westoe Road

NE334NA

Elizabeth Street

NE334PQ

Tudor Road

NE335AW

Mitre Place

NE335EQ

Palace Close

NE335QX

Crossgate

NE331HT

King Street

NE331JA

Long Row

NE331TF

Lady's Walk

NE331TT

South Shields West

NE334AW

Byron Street

NE334ES

Imeary Street

NE335LN

Dean Road

NE335LS

Barnes' Road

NE335QA

Dean Road

NE335QD

Dacre Street

NE331PN

Franklin Street

NE334EQ

Imeary Street

NE334HT

Darras Court

NE334LR

Victoria Road

NE334LW

Victoria Road

NE335EF

Frederick Street

NE335PR

Bertram Street

NE335QU

Crossgate

NE335SW

South Shields West

NE331AF

St Hilda Street

NE331BT

Keppel Street

NE331PS

Garden Lane

NE331RS

Laygate Street

NE331SJ

Coronation Street

NE334DZ

Dean Road

NE334HP

Kenton Court

NE335LF

Johnson Street

NE331NB

Keppel Street

NE334HN

Chichester Road

NE335LH

Dean Road

NE331HF

King Street

NE331JF

Church Way

NE334AG

Chichester Road

NE334ER

West Stainton Street

NE334EW

Imeary Street

NE334NR

South Shields West

NE334QN

Bedford Avenue

NE335EN

Harvey Close

NE335HF

Gilbert Street

NE335HX

Elizabeth Diamond Gardens

NE335LP

Temple Street

NE335RW

Laygate

NE335RX

Tudor Road

NE331AX

Garden Lane

NE331BF

South Shields West

NE331DT

King Street

NE331EA

Commercial Road

NE331PZ

Beach Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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