Postcode NE31 1SG is located in a major urban area, within the Primrose ward of South Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Jarrow Town area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 144.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Jarrow Town is £36,947 per year. The nearest station is Heworth, about 3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is School Street Park.
Jarrow Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,052 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Jarrow Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 144.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 62.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Jarrow Town is £36,947 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE31 1SG.
Jarrow Town near NE31 1SG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Heworth located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | School Street Park | Small | Walking directions to School Street Park |
Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £161,000 (about £167 per square foot) in Primrose area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,000 up to £402,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £250,000 | £207 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £180,000 | £188 |
| Terraced | 15 | £158,000 | £151 |
| Flats | 8 | £60,000 | £88 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £243,500 | £72,500 | £126,000 | £110,000 |
| 2017 | £182,000 | £65,500 | £133,000 | £99,500 |
| 2018 | £190,000 | £39,000 | £125,000 | £100,000 |
| 2019 | £267,750 | £48,000 | £128,000 | £100,500 |
| 2020 | £469,500 | £61,750 | £134,975 | £110,000 |
| 2021 | — | £49,500 | £148,000 | £113,750 |
| 2022 | £274,250 | £70,975 | £163,000 | £120,500 |
| 2023 | £345,000 | £65,000 | £145,625 | £115,000 |
| 2024 | £429,000 | £79,000 | £176,500 | £132,500 |
| 2025 | £250,000 | £69,000 | £175,000 | £148,750 |
| 2026 | — | £55,600 | £182,500 | £241,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £178 | £125 | £128 | £88 |
| 2017 | £151 | £91 | £133 | £102 |
| 2018 | £205 | £60 | £137 | £96 |
| 2019 | £182 | £70 | £144 | £105 |
| 2020 | £182 | £113 | £151 | £96 |
| 2021 | — | £83 | £147 | £123 |
| 2022 | £224 | £114 | £180 | £126 |
| 2023 | £250 | £87 | £179 | £123 |
| 2024 | £266 | £141 | £178 | £129 |
| 2025 | £207 | £90 | £194 | £147 |
| 2026 | — | £86 | £187 | £145 |
There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE31 1SG.
In the NE31 1SG postcode area, located within Jarrow Town, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE31 1SG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Alan's Corner | High Lane Row, South Tyneside, NE31 1JR | Walking directions to Alan's Corner |
| 0.4 mi | Singh’s Store | Byron Avenue, South Tyneside, NE31 1HD | Walking directions to Singh’s Store |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | Albert Road, South Tyneside, NE31 1YQ | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Sam’s Convenience Store | Victoria Road East, South Tyneside, NE31 1HZ | Walking directions to Sam’s Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for South Tyneside district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE31 1SG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Joan Hamilton
Primrose - Elected 27 Jun 2024
Kate Osborne
Jarrow and Gateshead East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE31 1SG records about 144 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NE31 1SG in Jarrow Town is £161,000 (about £167 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to NE31 1SG, including Groundwork South and North Tyneside (Good), St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School (Good) and St Aloysius Catholic Infant School, Hebburn. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE31 1SG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,052 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Jarrow and Gateshead East covering NE31 1SG is Kate Osborne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Joan Hamilton (Independent).
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.