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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 146 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
146
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
70.44(+72%)
Anti-social behaviour
42.85(+87%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.12(+85%)
Public order
15.64(+78%)
Other theft
12.21(+88%)
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 66 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 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
Detached5£290,000
Flats5£90,000
Semi-Detached23£170,000
Terraced33£133,000

10 years median price trend in Whiteleas

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

All postcodes in Whiteleas

NE340XA

Lane Corner

NE348JR

Gainsborough Avenue

NE348LA

Cameron Close

NE340LG

Low Lane

NE348HN

Whiteleas Way

NE348RS

Holbein Road

NE348UD

Basil Way

NE348RJ

Geoffrey Street

NE348RL

Gosforth Avenue

NE340XE

Windlass Court

NE348JW

Romney Avenue

NE348LB

Brodie Close

NE348NA

Nevinson Avenue

NE348TE

Tarragon Way

NE348TH

Fennel Grove

NE348RH

Gosforth Avenue

NE340NA

John Reid Road

NE348HY

Rodin Avenue

NE348NG

Nevinson Avenue

NE348UH

Sandalwood

NE340LH

Strathmore Gardens

NE348JB

Girtin Road

NE348NW

Soane Gardens

NE348SB

Titian Avenue

NE348SD

Titian Avenue

NE348PB

Reynolds Avenue

NE340LR

Harton Lane

NE340XJ

Browntop Place

NE348JY

Douglas Close

NE348RA

Percy Scott Street

NE348TW

Sorrel Gardens

NE348HZ

Cotman Gardens

NE348UB

Basil Way

NE340YH

Broadfield Place

NE348BT

Nevinson Avenue

NE348HF

Whiteleas Way

NE348HH

Copley Avenue

NE348HS

Landseer Gardens

NE348SH

Winship Close

NE348JP

Reynolds Avenue

NE340XR

Awnless Court

NE348RP

Rembrandt Avenue

NE340LX

Harton Lane

NE348HD

Whiteleas Way

NE348NR

Gainsborough Avenue

NE348UF

Basil Way

NE340LU

Loudon Street

NE348JA

Rodin Avenue

NE348LJ

Whiteleas Way

NE348LR

Constable Gardens

NE340YL

Bryden Court

NE348LH

Whiteleas Way

NE348TN

Fennel Grove

NE348LL

Lewis Gardens

NE348TY

Sorrel Gardens

NE340QB

The Wynde

NE340YQ

Moorhouse Close

NE348JQ

Gainsborough Avenue

NE348UG

Caraway Walk

NE348RG

Gerald Street

NE348TR

Sorrel Gardens

NE348TT

Sorrel Gardens

NE348UQ

Caraway Walk

NE340PL

Harton Lane

NE340XQ

Bensham Court

NE348LS

Manet Gardens

NE348NF

Whistler Gardens

NE348JH

Gainsborough Avenue

NE348LP

Manet Gardens

NE348ND

Nevinson Avenue

NE348NN

Soane Gardens

NE348JG

Turner Avenue

NE348TF

Fennel Grove

NE348TQ

Fennel Grove

NE348HJ

Copley Avenue

NE348RB

Galsworthy Road

NE348RE

Galsworthy Road

NE348HL

Elliott Gardens

NE340YB

Townend Court

NE340YE

Homestall Close

NE348NH

Moreland Road

NE348HR

Raeburn Road

NE348RY

Millais Gardens

NE348SA

Rembrandt Avenue

NE348UA

Basil Way

NE340RH

Harton Court

NE348NE

Nevinson Avenue

NE348TP

Sorrel Gardens

NE348TX

Sorrel Gardens

NE348JZ

Carnegie Close

NE348LY

Lawrence Avenue

NE348RU

Rembrandt Avenue

NE340XL

Hardyards Court

NE348EZ

Whiteleas Way

NE340LJ

Mackley Close

NE348HP

Landseer Gardens

NE348NQ

Moreland Road

NE340LZ

Whiteleas

NE348HQ

Copley Avenue

NE348JF

Turner Avenue

Data Sources

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