Area360 logo

Find postcode

Whiteleas

Interactive map displaying Whiteleas

About

Whiteleas is a residential ward situated in the southern part of South Shields. The area is primarily made up of post-war housing, including a mix of semi-detached homes, terraces, and bungalows. Its layout is defined by a series of interconnected cul-de-sacs and green spaces, creating a quiet neighbourhood feel. The ward is served by local shopping parades providing essential amenities for residents.

A significant feature is the large, central playing field known locally as 'Whiteleas Mayfield', which hosts community football matches. The area is bordered by the expansive Temple Memorial Park to the west. Public transport links connect the ward directly to South Shields town centre and the nearby coast. The landscape is generally flat, with open skies characteristic of this coastal borough.

Area overview

On average Whiteleas has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 130 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whiteleas is £39,263 per year. There are 3 schools in Whiteleas: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Whiteleas is home to around 7,865 people, with a population density of about 4,225.5 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
130
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
32.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whiteleas Population
7,865
Population density
4,225.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.05(+60%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.09(+61%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.09(+76%)
Public order
13.48(+65%)
Other theft
10.81(+80%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,624
96.92%
Other White
58
0.74%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
33
0.42%
African
24
0.31%
White and Black African (mixed)
23
0.29%
Total population: 7,866

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,593
24.58%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,339
20.66%
Level 3 (A level)
1,191
18.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
977
15.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
691
10.66%
Total 16+ residents: 6,481

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,197
32.73%
Owns outright
1,002
27.4%
Owns with a mortgage
972
26.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
324
8.86%
Other social rented
89
2.43%
Total households: 3,657

Property prices in Whiteleas

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £143,725 in Whiteleas area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £399,995.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Whiteleas 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 Whiteleas over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats3£82,000
Detached4£285,000
Semi-Detached20£171,000
Terraced35£130,000

10 years median price trend in Whiteleas

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

All postcodes in Whiteleas

NE348JQ

Gainsborough Avenue

NE348NQ

Moreland Road

NE348LR

Constable Gardens

NE348HY

Rodin Avenue

NE348ND

Nevinson Avenue

NE348RE

Galsworthy Road

NE348TR

Sorrel Gardens

NE348JY

Douglas Close

NE340XH

Newland Court

NE348JN

Gainsborough Avenue

NE348TB

Tarragon Way

NE348TA

Tarragon Way

NE348JF

Turner Avenue

NE340YL

Bryden Court

NE340XN

Coxfoot Close

NE348JW

Romney Avenue

NE348NS

Nash Avenue

NE348LP

Manet Gardens

NE348LZ

Nevinson Avenue

NE348HS

Landseer Gardens

NE348LH

Whiteleas Way

NE348HQ

Copley Avenue

NE348SE

Raphael Avenue

NE340QB

The Wynde

NE348UB

Basil Way

NE340YD

High Moor Place

NE348LX

Lawrence Avenue

NE348JU

Rubens Avenue

NE348RA

Percy Scott Street

NE348HB

Whiteleas Way

NE348JD

Sargent Avenue

NE348TG

Fennel Grove

NE348JB

Girtin Road

NE348LU

Manet Gardens

NE348NR

Gainsborough Avenue

NE348JT

Rubens Avenue

NE348RG

Gerald Street

NE348RZ

Rembrandt Avenue

NE340NA

John Reid Road

NE348RX

Millais Gardens

NE340LR

Harton Lane

NE348HL

Elliott Gardens

NE340XQ

Bensham Court

NE340XD

Claypool Court

NE348PB

Reynolds Avenue

NE348SB

Titian Avenue

NE348HZ

Cotman Gardens

NE348RB

Galsworthy Road

NE340YA

Birdhill Place

NE348NE

Nevinson Avenue

NE348JR

Gainsborough Avenue

NE348RU

Rembrandt Avenue

NE348TT

Sorrel Gardens

NE340LZ

Whiteleas

NE340PL

Harton Lane

NE348JX

Bruce Close

NE348NA

Nevinson Avenue

NE348RL

Gosforth Avenue

NE348UG

Caraway Walk

NE348NB

Nevinson Avenue

NE348RY

Millais Gardens

NE340LH

Strathmore Gardens

NE348LY

Lawrence Avenue

NE348NP

Nevinson Avenue

NE340RH

Harton Court

NE348TP

Sorrel Gardens

NE348LS

Manet Gardens

NE348JS

Sutherland Court

NE340XA

Lane Corner

NE340LU

Loudon Street

NE348LT

Manet Gardens

NE348LA

Cameron Close

NE340LX

Harton Lane

NE348SD

Titian Avenue

NE348RH

Gosforth Avenue

NE348BT

Nevinson Avenue

NE348JZ

Carnegie Close

NE348JG

Turner Avenue

NE348HA

Whiteleas Way

NE348NT

Turner Avenue

NE348TQ

Fennel Grove

NE348JP

Reynolds Avenue

NE348HE

Whiteleas Way

NE348TU

Sorrel Gardens

NE340YQ

Moorhouse Close

NE348RT

Rembrandt Avenue

NE340XR

Awnless Court

NE340YB

Townend Court

NE340XE

Windlass Court

NE348HN

Whiteleas Way

NE348HP

Landseer Gardens

NE340YE

Homestall Close

NE348LJ

Whiteleas Way

NE348EZ

Whiteleas Way

NE348UH

Sandalwood

NE348SH

Winship Close

NE348TN

Fennel Grove

NE340LG

Low Lane

NE348RN

Oswald Street

NE348TZ

Sorrel Gardens

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.