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About

Westoe ward is situated in the southern part of South Shields, bordering the River Tyne estuary. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, alongside more modern developments. Its streets are arranged on a gentle slope leading down towards the river. The ward includes the residential neighbourhoods of Westoe itself and Westoe Crown Village, providing a settled, community-focused environment for its inhabitants.

The area is anchored by Westoe Crown Village, a distinct conservation area with a central green and historic cottages. Proximity to the river is a defining feature, with the working port and ferry terminal a constant presence. The ward contains several local schools and is adjacent to the expansive South Shields Golf Club. The famous, century-old Westoe Netty, a preserved public toilet, stands as a curious local landmark on a quiet street corner.

Area overview

On average Westoe has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 13.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Westoe is £42,196 per year. Westoe is home to around 7,841 people, with a population density of about 5,666.3 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
13.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Westoe Population
7,841
Population density
5,666.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
69.25(+492%)
Violence and sexual offences
52.93(+37%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.38(+16%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.12(+6%)
Public order
10.71(+31%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,250
92.46%
Bangladeshi
105
1.34%
Other White
81
1.03%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
47
0.6%
Indian
44
0.56%
Total population: 7,841

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,147
31.54%
Level 3 (A level)
1,292
18.98%
No qualifications
1,124
16.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
883
12.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
636
9.34%
Total 16+ residents: 6,807

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,429
37.3%
Owns with a mortgage
1,113
29.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
676
17.65%
Other social rented
273
7.13%
Social rents from council
212
5.53%
Total households: 3,831

Property prices in Westoe

Median price£156,000
Price per sq ft£155
Sales (last 12 months)103
Typical range (middle 50%)£93K – £245K

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £156,000 (about £155 per square foot) in Westoe area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westoe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached24£281,750£242
Terraced50£168,475£142
Detached1£155,000£272
Flats28£90,000£125

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Westoe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westoe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£67,000£180,000£110,000
2017£245,000£75,000£186,000£148,575
2018£366,000£77,500£199,950£155,000
2019£317,000£86,500£207,500£145,000
2020£261,000£70,000£227,500£137,475
2021£320,000£82,250£228,975£149,075
2022£535,000£89,000£240,000£162,500
2023£337,000£98,000£191,000£160,000
2024£249,343£92,875£260,000£180,000
2025£323,000£89,000£311,250£155,000
2026£97,500£255,000£149,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westoe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westoe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£105£156£103
2017£220£101£169£105
2018£256£102£177£119
2019£197£115£195£112
2020£204£113£199£127
2021£232£105£198£127
2022£246£120£224£139
2023£260£121£200£137
2024£173£121£239£141
2025£272£121£236£146
2026£133£240£155
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westoe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Westoe in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Westoe

Is Westoe safe?

Westoe records about 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Westoe?

The median sale price in Westoe is £156,000 (about £155 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Westoe?

Westoe scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Westoe sits around rank 15,003 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Westoe?

The average household income in Westoe is around £42,196 per year, and 14% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Westoe?

Westoe is represented by 1 elected councillor: Kate Owens-Palmer (Independent).

All postcodes in Westoe

NE334EW

Imeary Street

NE334EJ

Imeary Grove

NE333DD

Mowbray Road

NE346HB

Tynedale Road

NE333JF

Birkdale

NE346HS

Readhead Road

NE333DR

Manor Court

NE333HD

Horsley Hill Road

NE346EA

Harton House Road

NE333BX

Osborne Avenue

NE333JU

Horsley Hill Road

NE333DL

The Potteries

NE333AR

St Vincent Street

NE346EB

Harton House Road

NE340SW

Sunderland Road

NE333AA

Hunters Terrace

NE333JL

Ingham Grange

NE346EY

Lavington Road

NE333LF

County Mews

NE333BT

Leighton Street

NE333EJ

Westoe Drive

NE333AW

Readhead Avenue

NE334TN

Greta Gardens

NE334AS

Dean Road

NE333AZ

Mowbray Road

NE333BP

St Michael's Avenue North

NE333EX

Rosebery Avenue

NE333AU

Mowbray Road

NE334TG

Church Green

NE333EU

Rosebery Avenue

NE333AS

St Vincent Street

NE334AF

Chichester Road

NE333JB

Turnberry

NE334HP

Kenton Court

NE334DL

Ryton Court

NE334EQ

Imeary Street

NE333HZ

Wentworth

NE334DX

Wawn Street

NE333PF

Westoe Road

NE333DE

Iolanthe Terrace

NE346ET

St George's Avenue

NE333JD

Gleneagles

NE333EE

Catherine Cookson Court

NE333AG

Robert Street

NE334UY

Wood Terrace

NE346EF

Mitchell Gardens

NE346ED

Harton House Road

NE333PH

Westoe Road

NE333JE

Muirfield

NE333AJ

May Street

NE333JQ

Westoe Road

NE333DT

Kensington Court

NE333EQ

Westoe Village

NE333BZ

Aldwych Street

NE333DZ

Westoe Village

NE333EH

St Georges Avenue

NE334EB

Wawn Street

NE333EP

Horsley Hill Road

NE333EY

Westoe Avenue

NE334UR

Sunderland Road

NE333PW

Westoe Road

NE333AN

St Michaels Avenue

NE334UP

Alansway Gardens

NE333AH

Hunter Street

NE333BF

Charnwood Court

NE346HT

Readhead Road

NE334ER

West Stainton Street

NE333BB

Mowbray Road

NE346ND

Sunderland Road

NE333DU

St Georges Avenue

NE334HT

Darras Court

NE333QE

Grosvenor Road

NE333PA

Westoe Road

NE334EA

Dean Road

NE334UT

Sunderland Road

NE333DW

August Place

NE333PN

East Stevenson Street

NE334AG

West Stevenson Street

NE346HR

Readhead Road

NE333ET

Horsley Hill Road

NE346HA

Grosvenor Drive

NE333ES

Horsley Hill Road

NE334HA

Marsden Street

NE334EP

West Moffett Street

NE334AJ

West George Potts Street

NE334AA

Chichester Road

NE334AE

Chichester Road

NE334HS

Ryton Court

NE333ER

Horsley Hill Road

NE340SR

King George Road

NE334JL

Derwentwater Terrace

NE346LX

Sunderland Road

NE333DQ

Osborne Avenue

NE333JH

Rockcliffe

NE346LT

Harton Grove

NE333BU

Leighton Street

NE333PR

Westoe Road

NE334UU

Sunderland Road

NE346HF

Highfield Road

NE346EE

Harton House Road

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.