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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

NE348JS

Sutherland Court

NE348LZ

Nevinson Avenue

NE348NL

Horton Avenue

NE348NP

Nevinson Avenue

NE348RR

Orpen Avenue

NE348TL

Fennel Grove

NE348LT

Manet Gardens

NE348HG

Hogarth Road

NE348JN

Gainsborough Avenue

NE348RN

Oswald Street

NE348UE

Basil Way

NE348JE

Moreland Road

NE348HA

Whiteleas Way

NE348RZ

Rembrandt Avenue

NE348HX

Lorrain Road

NE348JU

Rubens Avenue

NE348RT

Rembrandt Avenue

NE348TB

Tarragon Way

NE348TJ

Fennel Grove

NE348TG

Fennel Grove

NE340XB

Eavers Court

NE340XP

Brown Top Place

NE348LX

Lawrence Avenue

NE348RX

Millais Gardens

NE348TS

Sorrel Gardens

NE348JD

Sargent Avenue

NE348JT

Rubens Avenue

NE348NS

Nash Avenue

NE340XH

Newland Court

NE348HB

Whiteleas Way

NE348NB

Nevinson Avenue

NE348JX

Bruce Close

NE348TU

Sorrel Gardens

NE340XN

Coxfoot Close

NE348TD

Tarragon Way

NE340YJ

Longfield Close

NE348NT

Turner Avenue

NE348TZ

Sorrel Gardens

NE340XD

Claypool Court

NE348LU

Manet Gardens

NE348HU

Lorrain Road

NE348TA

Tarragon Way

NE348RF

Gerald Street

NE348HE

Whiteleas Way

NE340LY

Boldon Lane

NE340YA

Birdhill Place

NE340YD

High Moor Place

NE348EP

Lowry Gardens

NE348HT

Renoir Gardens

NE348HW

Whiteleas Way

NE348NJ

Moreland Road

NE348SE

Raphael Avenue

Data Sources

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