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About

West Park is a residential area located in South Tyneside, near the town of Jarrow. The area features a mix of housing, including terraced homes and semi-detached properties, with green spaces and local amenities nearby. It is well-connected to major roads like the A194, providing easy access to nearby towns and Newcastle upon Tyne.

The area includes West Park Primary School and is close to shopping facilities in Jarrow town centre. Public transport links, including bus routes, serve the area, making it convenient for commuting. Nearby parks and recreational spaces offer opportunities for outdoor activities, contributing to the area’s appeal for families and commuters.

Area overview

On average West Park has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 136 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in West Park is £35,500 per year. There are 6 schools in West Park: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
136
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
17.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Park Population
5,025
Population density
4,100 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,557
90.7%
Other Asian
63
1.25%
Other White
58
1.15%
Pakistani
48
0.96%
Arab
47
0.94%
Total population: 5,024

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
880
36.51%
Owns with a mortgage
597
24.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
386
16.02%
Social rents from council
321
13.32%
Other social rented
145
6.02%
Total households: 2,410

Property prices in West Park

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £136,000 in West Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,000 up to £385,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Park 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 West Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£286,475
Flats12£106,750
Semi-Detached16£207,000
Terraced12£115,000

10 years median price trend in West Park

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

All postcodes in West Park

NE340HG

Lapwing Court

NE340SU

Lascelles Avenue

NE346NE

Sunderland Road

NE334RS

Temple Park Road

NE340HD

Temple Green

NE340PS

Haweswater Close

NE334TX

Mortimer Road

NE334TY

Alverthorpe Street

NE340DT

Lascelles Avenue

NE340HX

West Park

NE340DR

Mortimer Road

NE340HL

West Park

NE340HW

West Park

NE334RZ

Birchington Avenue

NE340RX

Page Avenue

NE340PR

Ambleside Avenue

NE334JS

Ravensworth Terrace

NE340EA

Ambleside Avenue

Data Sources

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