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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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. There are 1 schools in Westoe: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). 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

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 in Westoe area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £720,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Westoe 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 Westoe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached22£281,250
Detached2£239,000
Flats28£90,000
Terraced54£136,750

10 years median price trend in Westoe

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

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: 16/05/2026.