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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

NE331RL

Henry Robson Way

NE331TA

Mile End Road

NE334EJ

Imeary Grove

NE334HA

Marsden Street

NE335DD

Cook Close

NE335HH

Barnes' Road

NE331LQ

Wapping Street

NE331DT

King Street

NE331PZ

Fowler Street

NE334AN

Milton Street

NE335PB

St Judes Terrace

NE331BN

Chapter Row

NE331PR

Franklin Street

NE331PX

Charlotte Street

NE334HB

John Clay Street

NE334PN

Derby Terrace

NE335HN

South Frederick Street

NE335LD

Dean Road

NE335NN

Western Approach

NE335PQ

Bertram Street

NE335RF

Laygate

NE339GG

Beacon and Bents

NE333PQ

East Stainton Street

NE335RS

Bowman Place

NE331BH

Market Place

NE331HR

Queen Street

NE331PD

Fowler Street

NE331SA

Eldon Street

NE334AQ

Dean Road

NE334NP

Newmarket Walk

NE334NQ

Victoria Road

NE331JL

Broad Landing

NE334AE

Chichester Road

NE335LA

Wharfedale Drive

NE331AZ

Coronation Street

NE334AL

Frost Mews

NE334EB

Wawn Street

NE335EA

Frederick Street

NE335PP

Marshall Wallis Road

NE331NA

Fowler Street

NE335DQ

Anson Close

NE335QB

Dacre Street

NE331HD

North Street

NE331JR

Church Way

NE331RQ

Commercial Road

NE334QH

Bedford Avenue

NE335DZ

Havelock Street

NE335JY

Dean Terrace

NE335LR

Temple Street

NE331HZ

King Street

NE331JJ

Ferry Approach

NE331LZ

Albemarle Street

NE331TH

Claypit Close

NE335PH

Alice Street

NE334HQ

Moffett Villas

NE334JB

Laygate

NE335HL

South Frederick Street

NE335LT

Palmerston Street

NE335PJ

Alice Street

NE335PU

Eglesfield Road

NE331JE

King Street

NE331RZ

Corstorphine Town

NE335PZ

Dean Road

NE331JY

River Drive

NE335PX

Eglesfield Road

NE331HL

Queen Street

NE334LN

Newmarket Walk

NE334NU

Charlotte Terrace

NE331LE

Waverley

NE333PU

East George Potts Street

NE334LQ

Downham Court

NE335EH

O'Leary Close

NE335HS

John Williamson Street

NE333PH

Westoe Road

NE335DP

Western Approach

NE335QS

Station Road

NE331LW

Albion Court

NE331RD

Station Road

NE334NT

Raynham Court

NE335QP

Laygate

NE334EG

Imeary Street

NE334LJ

Newmarket Walk

NE334PU

Maxwell Street

NE335QY

Western Approach

NE331EH

Riverside Court

NE331HW

Queen Street

NE331LU

Petrel Close

NE331RR

Secretan Way

NE334HF

Chichester Road

NE335PW

Marshall Wallis Road

Data Sources

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