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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

NE335RS

Bowman Place

NE334HB

John Clay Street

NE335RU

Trinity Walk

NE334AJ

West George Potts Street

NE335RT

Laygate Place

NE335DL

New Green Street

NE331BL

Beacon and Bents

NE331EH

Riverside Court

NE333PL

East Moffett Street

NE334QH

Bedford Avenue

NE331RR

Secretan Way

NE334QJ

Bedford Avenue

NE331PD

Fowler Street

NE334AA

Chichester Road

NE335DF

Vernon Close

NE335LS

South Frederick Street

NE331DH

King Street

NE331TH

Claypit Close

NE331BE

Laygate Street

NE335PU

Eglesfield Road

NE334LW

Victoria Road

NE335EA

Frederick Street

NE331HD

North Street

NE335QB

Dacre Street

NE334NW

Victoria Road

NE331RA

Henry Robson Way

NE334HE

Chichester Road

NE331AY

East Holborn

NE335PZ

Dean Road

NE334PQ

Tudor Road

NE334HF

Chichester Road

NE331AZ

Coronation Street

NE335EN

Harvey Close

NE334PN

Derby Terrace

NE331BZ

Chapter Row

NE331BP

East Street

NE331BY

Beacon and Bents

NE335HT

John Williamson Street

NE334LN

Newmarket Walk

NE335NN

Western Approach

NE335EF

Walpole Street

NE335LJ

Barnes Road

NE331NE

Fowler Street

NE331RF

Forest Road

NE334EF

Imeary Street

NE335DG

Raleigh Close

NE334EW

Imeary Street

NE335LR

Temple Street

NE331JF

Market Place

NE335PP

Marshall Wallis Road

NE331BB

Cornwallis Street

NE331TF

Lady's Walk

NE334HG

Shakespeare Street

NE331PG

Fowler Street

NE335EL

Lyons Way

NE335EE

Garden Gate Drive

NE335RN

Laygate

NE331QX

Portberry Street

NE335EJ

Eldon Street

NE331RQ

Commercial Road

NE334DL

Ryton Court

NE339DU

Beacon and Bents

NE334PU

Maxwell Street

NE334PP

Westoe Road

NE331SE

Commercial Road

NE335ES

High Shields Close

NE331TA

Mile End Road

NE334ER

West Stainton Street

NE334AN

Milton Street

NE334EG

Imeary Street

NE334PB

Percy Street

NE331HZ

King Street

NE335PJ

Alice Street

NE335PT

Reed Street

NE331JR

Church Way

NE334LZ

Westoe Road

NE334NR

Newmarket Walk

NE335LF

Johnson Street

NE335DX

Laygate

NE335BY

West Walpole Street

NE335DQ

Anson Close

NE339DJ

Beacon and Bents

NE335PH

Alice Street

NE339ZZ

Beacon and Bents

NE335LL

Dean Road

NE331HL

Queen Street

NE334EP

West Moffett Street

NE335HS

John Williamson Street

NE331JL

Broad Landing

NE334AG

West Stevenson Street

Data Sources

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