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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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 110 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 per household in West Park is £41,894 per year. There are 6 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 4,100.0 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.33(+33%)
Shoplifting
48.36(+298%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.92(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.54(-4%)
Public order
10.95(+25%)
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

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 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
Detached1£323,000
Flats14£105,500
Semi-Detached16£192,000
Terraced14£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

King George Road

NE346NE

Sunderland Road

NE334RS

Temple Park Road

NE340HD

Temple Green

NE340PS

Ullswater Gardens

NE334TY

Birchington Avenue

NE340DT

King George Road

NE340HX

Hollingside Way

NE334TX

Mortimer Road

NE340DR

Mortimer Road

NE340HL

Calver Court

NE340HW

Grindleford Court

NE334RZ

Birchington Avenue

NE340PR

Temple Park Road

NE340RX

Page Avenue

NE334JS

Ravensworth Terrace

NE340EA

Ambleside Avenue

Data Sources

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