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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 high crime levels, with around 137 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
137
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
77.8(+540%)
Violence and sexual offences
61.98(+51%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.29(+19%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.05(+26%)
Burglary
13.14(+163%)
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 99 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 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
Detached1£323,000
Flats31£90,000
Semi-Detached24£253,750
Terraced43£155,000

10 years median price trend in Westoe

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

All postcodes in Westoe

NE333JH

Rockcliffe

NE333JU

Horsley Hill Road

NE333LF

County Mews

NE334AS

Dean Road

NE334HT

Darras Court

NE333PS

Dean Road

NE333DT

Kensington Court

NE334EQ

Imeary Street

NE334DZ

Dean Road

NE340SW

Sunderland Road

NE333AZ

Mowbray Road

NE333BX

Osborne Avenue

NE333DD

Mowbray Road

NE334HP

Kenton Court

NE340SG

Blagdon Avenue

NE333AA

Hunters Terrace

NE334HN

Chichester Road

NE340AQ

Sunderland Road

NE333BY

Osborne Avenue

NE333EX

Rosebery Avenue

NE346ND

Sunderland Road

NE333AE

St Michaels Avenue North

NE333JD

Gleneagles

NE334AG

West Stevenson Street

NE334ER

West Stainton Street

NE334EW

Imeary Street

NE334EJ

Imeary Grove

NE334HA

Marsden Street

NE333DJ

Back Eccleston Road

NE346EF

Mitchell Gardens

NE333DE

Iolanthe Terrace

NE333HA

Coleridge Avenue

NE334AN

Milton Street

NE333BB

Mowbray Road

NE333JB

Turnberry

NE334HB

John Clay Street

NE334TW

Oxford Avenue

NE346LX

Sunderland Road

NE346NB

Chester Gardens

NE333EB

Westoe Village

NE333PQ

East Stainton Street

NE340SP

King George Road

NE334AQ

Dean Road

NE334UU

Sunderland Road

NE346EE

Harton House Road

NE346LZ

Mayfair Gardens

NE333AT

Westoe Avenue

NE334AE

Chichester Road

NE346EX

Tynedale Road

NE346LU

Holmfield Avenue

NE334EB

Wawn Street

NE333AS

St Vincent Street

NE333DQ

Osborne Avenue

NE333ES

Horsley Hill Road

NE333EY

Westoe Avenue

NE333QE

Grosvenor Road

NE333DR

Manor Court

NE346NE

Sunderland Road

NE334HQ

Moffett Villas

NE334JB

Laygate

NE346HB

Tynedale Road

NE333AJ

May Street

NE333HZ

Wentworth

NE333BH

St Vincent Street

NE346NA

Windsor Gardens

NE333DF

Iolanthe Terrace

NE333PD

Westoe Road

NE333PU

East George Potts Street

NE334UY

Wood Terrace

NE334XB

Sunderland Road

NE346NQ

Sunderland Road

NE333AP

Readhead Avenue

NE333BU

Leighton Street

NE333ET

Horsley Hill Road

NE333EZ

Coleridge Avenue

NE333HB

Coleridge Avenue

NE333PH

Westoe Road

NE346DG

Marsden Road

NE346JE

Highfield Drive

NE334EG

Imeary Street

NE333EP

Horsley Hill Road

NE334HF

Chichester Road

NE334UT

Sunderland Road

Data Sources

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