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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 207 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
207
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

Violence and sexual offences
88.15(+115%)
Shoplifting
84.38(+594%)
Anti-social behaviour
43.4(+90%)
Criminal damage and arson
27.5(+130%)
Public order
20.76(+136%)
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 66 recent sales, the median property price is £139,000 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
Detached2£273,500
Flats18£89,750
Semi-Detached18£309,652
Terraced28£137,250

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

NE335EJ

Eldon Street

NE335HJ

Barnes' Road

NE335HT

John Williamson Street

NE335LG

Dean Road

NE331QX

Portberry Street

NE334AR

Dean Road

NE335DL

New Green Street

NE335DU

Laygate

NE331PP

Burrow Street

NE331BY

Beacon and Bents

NE331PU

Charlotte Street

NE331SB

Portberry Way

NE331TL

River Drive

NE335PT

Reed Street

NE331PQ

William Street

NE331SF

Windmill Hill

NE331SH

Laygate

NE334PR

Robinson Street

NE331PT

Forest Road

NE331SD

Cornwallis Square

NE334LP

Victoria Road

NE331BJ

Rose Hill Drive

NE335AG

Garwood Street

NE335DX

Laygate

NE339FQ

Beacon and Bents

NE335LJ

Barnes Road

NE331AN

Barrington Street

NE331EX

Daltons Lane

NE331JQ

Captains Wharf

NE331RW

Commercial Road

NE335HP

John Williamson Street

NE335RT

Laygate Place

NE331UE

Commercial Road

NE334LL

Newmarket Walk

NE335DR

Western Approach

NE335LE

Malvern Street

NE334EP

West Moffett Street

NE335AH

South Eldon Street

NE331RG

Commercial Road

NE333PX

Ada Street

NE334DL

Ryton Court

NE334HG

Shakespeare Street

NE335RE

Brunswick Street

NE331SG

Rekendyke Lane

NE331ES

Brewery Lane

NE334AB

Chichester Place

NE335AL

South Eldon Street

NE339DU

Beacon and Bents

NE334JJ

Laygate

NE334NA

Westoe Road

NE334PQ

Tudor Road

NE335AW

Taylor Street

NE335QX

Crossgate

NE333PL

East Moffett Street

NE334LZ

Westoe Road

NE335EQ

Palace Close

NE331HT

King Street

NE331JA

Long Row

NE331TF

Lady's Walk

NE335LN

Dean Road

NE335LS

South Frederick Street

NE335QD

Dacre Street

NE331TT

Fawcett Way

NE334AW

Dean Road

NE334ES

Imeary Street

NE335QA

Grace Court

NE334HT

Darras Court

NE334LR

Victoria Road

NE335EF

Walpole Street

NE335PR

Marshall Wallis Road

NE335SW

Simonside and Rekendyke

NE331PN

Franklin Street

NE334EQ

Imeary Street

NE334LW

Victoria Road

NE335QU

Western Approach

NE331PS

Garden Lane

NE331RS

West Holborn

NE334DZ

Dean Road

NE335LF

Johnson Street

NE331AF

St Hilda Street

NE331BT

East Smithy Street

NE331SJ

Coronation Street

NE334HP

Kenton Court

NE331NB

Keppel Street

NE334HN

Chichester Road

NE335LH

Dean Road

NE331JF

Market Place

NE334AG

West Stevenson Street

NE335EN

Harvey Close

NE335HX

Elizabeth Diamond Gardens

NE335LP

Temple Street

NE335RW

Laygate

NE335RX

Regent Court

NE334ER

West Stainton Street

NE334EW

Imeary Street

NE334NR

Newmarket Walk

NE334QN

Laygate

NE335HF

Gilbert Street

NE331AX

Waterloo Square

NE331EA

Commercial Road

Data Sources

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