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NE31 1LG

Hebburn North

South Tyneside

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Detailed insights for NE31 1LG

Overview

Postcode NE31 1LG is located in a major urban area, within the Hebburn North ward of South Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Hebburn West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 119.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hebburn West is £46,364 per year. The nearest station is Heworth, about 2.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Carr Ellison Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
120
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
96.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Hebburn West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,244 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Hebburn West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 119.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

96.3%

Approximately 96.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Hebburn West is £46,364 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 131 ft away from NE31 1LG.

Flood risk

No risk

Hebburn West near NE31 1LG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Heworth located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE31 1LG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miCarr Ellison ParkLargeWalking directions to Carr Ellison Park

Area Profile

Population
129
Population density
2,638 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
63.22(+440%)
Violence and sexual offences
51.72(+34%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.31(+75%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.07(+85%)
Public order
17.24(+111%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
123
95.35%
Pakistani
1
0.78%
Other Asian
1
0.78%
Other Black
1
0.78%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.78%
Total population: 129

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
53
41.41%
Apprenticeship
26
20.31%
Level 3 (A level)
14
10.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
9.38%
Level 4+ (Degree)
10
7.81%
Total 16+ residents: 128

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
97
90.65%
Other social rented
6
5.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.74%
Total households: 107

Property prices in Hebburn North

Median price£140,000
Price per sq ft£181
Sales (last 12 months)114
Typical range (middle 50%)£106K – £187K

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 (about £181 per square foot) in Hebburn North area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £385,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hebburn North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£274,250£258
Semi-Detached18£187,000£231
Terraced54£140,000£185
Flats28£92,000£145

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hebburn North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hebburn North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£212,975£88,250£130,623£97,500
2017£199,950£70,000£130,000£126,950
2018£210,950£75,000£135,500£109,500
2019£224,000£76,500£124,975£101,500
2020£210,000£70,500£118,750£110,000
2021£235,000£81,500£125,000£125,498
2022£270,000£79,500£157,500£128,500
2023£240,000£83,500£138,475£126,000
2024£276,500£84,000£170,000£126,250
2025£295,000£91,000£187,000£142,500
2026£266,000£97,250£168,000£145,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hebburn North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hebburn North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190£139£161£133
2017£178£110£163£148
2018£187£128£159£124
2019£186£126£157£117
2020£181£109£142£138
2021£199£135£145£142
2022£231£127£194£159
2023£225£130£176£157
2024£249£127£215£159
2025£260£138£232£186
2026£232£153£225£189
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hebburn North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hebburn North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE31 1LG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE31 1LG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Nov 20256, St Johns Precinct, Hebburn, NE31 1LQOtherFreehold£75,000
30 Apr 202615, Victoria Road West, Hebburn, NE31 1UZTerracedFreehold£190,000
01 Dec 202545, Victoria Road West, Hebburn, NE31 1UZOtherLeasehold£73,000
24 Apr 202656, Wellington Street, Hebburn, NE31 2UQFlatsFreehold£85,000
20 Mar 202637, Wellington Street, Hebburn, NE31 2UQFlatsLeasehold£93,000

Schools

In the NE31 1LG postcode area, located within Hebburn West, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE31 1LG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryHebburn Lakes Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryHebburn Comprehensive SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.4 miNurseryThe Sue Hedley Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE31 1LG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE31 1LG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miFarmfoodsJames Mall, South Tyneside, NE31 1LEWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.1 miAsdaStation Road, Hebburn, NE31 1AAWalking directions to Asda
0.1 miAldiGlen Street, South Tyneside, NE31 1AAWalking directions to Aldi
0.1 miHebburn Mini MartQuarry Road, South Tyneside, NE31 1XGWalking directions to Hebburn Mini Mart
0.2 miPremierVictoria Road West, South Tyneside, NE31 1UTWalking directions to Premier

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Tyneside district (2025-26).

Band A£1,541
Band B£1,798
Band C£2,054
Band D£2,311
Band E£2,825
Band F£3,338
Band G£3,852
Band H£4,622

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE31 1LG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Liz McHugh

Hebburn North - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Kate Osborne

Jarrow and Gateshead East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictSouth TynesideE08000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyJarrow and Gateshead EastE14001307
WardHebburn NorthE05001143
ParishSouth Tyneside, unparished areaE43000177
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hebburn WestE02001777
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Tyneside 010CE01008641
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE31 1LG

Is NE31 1LG (Hebburn West) safe?

The area around NE31 1LG records about 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near NE31 1LG?

The median sale price around NE31 1LG in Hebburn West is £140,000 (about £181 per square foot) based on 114 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE31 1LG?

There are 13 schools close to NE31 1LG, including Hebburn Lakes Primary School (Good), Hebburn Comprehensive School (Requires improvement) and The Sue Hedley Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE31 1LG?

NE31 1LG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,244 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE31 1LG (Hebburn West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Jarrow and Gateshead East covering NE31 1LG is Kate Osborne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Liz McHugh (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.