Postcode NE31 2AJ is located in a major urban area, within the Monkton ward of South Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Primrose area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Primrose is £41,250 per year. The nearest station is Heworth, about 2.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Primrose has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,350 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Primrose has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 37.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Primrose is £41,250 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 153 ft away from NE31 2AJ.
Primrose near NE31 2AJ 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £161,000 (about £163 per square foot) in Monkton area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £398,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £288,000 | £278 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £201,000 | £208 |
| Terraced | 43 | £131,500 | £131 |
| Flats | 12 | £77,000 | £106 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £182,000 | £63,250 | £131,500 | £123,000 |
| 2017 | £214,995 | £58,000 | £157,475 | £113,500 |
| 2018 | £239,995 | £53,000 | £155,750 | £140,998 |
| 2019 | £263,995 | £64,000 | £162,500 | £133,998 |
| 2020 | £223,995 | £50,750 | £154,748 | £125,000 |
| 2021 | £235,495 | £65,000 | £175,000 | £126,500 |
| 2022 | £267,995 | £65,500 | £199,995 | £151,995 |
| 2023 | £287,995 | £71,000 | £195,000 | £172,995 |
| 2024 | £292,498 | £71,500 | £194,000 | £158,000 |
| 2025 | £299,950 | £76,000 | £210,000 | £150,000 |
| 2026 | £257,500 | £80,000 | £165,000 | £122,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £188 | £91 | £141 | £104 |
| 2017 | £232 | £87 | £161 | £105 |
| 2018 | £219 | £67 | £150 | £116 |
| 2019 | £202 | £94 | £183 | £123 |
| 2020 | £239 | £78 | £194 | £118 |
| 2021 | £248 | £92 | £178 | £127 |
| 2022 | £259 | £98 | £220 | £133 |
| 2023 | £278 | £103 | £204 | £154 |
| 2024 | £275 | £104 | £184 | £140 |
| 2025 | £260 | £103 | £207 | £132 |
| 2026 | £287 | £107 | £191 | £147 |
There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE31 2AJ.
In the NE31 2AJ postcode area, located within Primrose, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE31 2AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Brighton Parade, South Tyneside, NE31 2AZ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | York Avenue, Jarrow, NE32 5YR | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.2 mi | Budgens | Leam Lane, Jarrow, NE32 4SL | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.4 mi | Stephen's News | 107 Leicester Way, Jarrow, NE32 4XT | Walking directions to Stephen's News |
| 0.5 mi | Keystore Jarrow | 71 Valley View, Jarrow, NE32 5QT | Walking directions to Keystore Jarrow |
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 2AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Joan Margaret Keegan
Monkton - Elected 2 May 2024
Kate Osborne
Jarrow and Gateshead East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE31 2AJ records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around NE31 2AJ in Primrose is £161,000 (about £163 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to NE31 2AJ, including St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow (Good) and Bede Burn Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE31 2AJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,350 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 2AJ is Kate Osborne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Joan Margaret Keegan (Labour Party).
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.