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About

West Park is a residential area in South Tyneside, situated directly south of South Shields town centre. The layout is characterised by terraced and semi-detached housing, with local shopping parades providing essential services. It is a practical urban neighbourhood with straightforward connections to the wider borough.

The area includes West Park itself, a substantial green space with recreational facilities. A notable local landmark is the former site of the Brinkburn Brewery, which historically operated in this part of town. The area is served by several bus routes along main roads, facilitating travel to the coast and town centre.

Area overview

On average West Park has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 17.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Park is £41,894 per year. There are 4 schools in West Park: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). West Park is home to around 5,025 people, with a population density of about 4,100 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
17.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.99(+11%)
Shoplifting
39.8(+240%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.13(-40%)
Public order
9.35(+14%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.15(-20%)
North East average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,218
28.86%
No qualifications
789
18.69%
Level 3 (A level)
763
18.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
603
14.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
426
10.09%
Total 16+ residents: 4,221

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

Median price£135,000
Price per sq ft£148
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£95K – £210K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 (about £148 per square foot) in West Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,000 up to £400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached18£237,498£225
Terraced23£115,000£126
Flats13£100,000£135

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£65,500£172,500£112,000
2017£73,500£177,000£144,000
2018£100,000£185,000£134,500
2019£78,000£172,000£120,000
2020£74,000£205,000£110,000
2021£80,000£207,500£100,000
2022£80,000£217,500£105,000
2023£85,000£185,500£120,000
2024£86,000£221,500£115,000
2025£100,000£210,000£110,000
2026£96,750£245,000£95,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£91£178£106
2017£88£168£101
2018£167£170£121
2019£94£160£85
2020£79£180£94
2021£98£203£114
2022£106£197£108
2023£106£191£117
2024£112£203£126
2025£143£204£122
2026£126£230£125
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Park in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.