Postcode NE31 2BU is located in a major urban area, within the Hebburn South area of South Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Hebburn South area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hebburn South is £44,209 per year. The median sale price in Hebburn South is £185,500 (around £207 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £154,583 and £249,963. The nearest station is Heworth, about 2.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Campbell Park.
Hebburn South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,189 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Hebburn South has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hebburn South is £44,209 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE31 2BU.
Hebburn South near NE31 2BU 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Campbell Park | Large | Walking directions to Campbell Park |
| 0.4 mi | Carr Ellison Park | Large | Walking directions to Carr Ellison Park |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £185,500 (about £207 per square foot) in Hebburn South area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,500 up to £452,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £297,500 | £267 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £180,000 | £201 |
| Terraced | 16 | £158,500 | £164 |
| Flats | 3 | £85,000 | £108 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £234,995 | £49,000 | £152,245 | £135,045 |
| 2017 | £248,995 | £59,000 | £154,995 | £134,375 |
| 2018 | £265,995 | £62,250 | £134,975 | £140,500 |
| 2019 | £266,945 | £52,500 | £147,950 | £117,500 |
| 2020 | £244,950 | £67,000 | £166,000 | £105,000 |
| 2021 | £309,950 | £67,250 | £180,000 | £150,000 |
| 2022 | £291,250 | £68,500 | £192,000 | £170,000 |
| 2023 | £307,500 | £68,800 | £172,500 | £150,000 |
| 2024 | £320,000 | £80,000 | £180,550 | £171,750 |
| 2025 | £285,000 | £92,975 | £175,000 | £172,500 |
| 2026 | £317,500 | £85,000 | £191,500 | £157,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £204 | £77 | £175 | £208 |
| 2017 | £210 | £87 | £164 | £125 |
| 2018 | £218 | £86 | £142 | £125 |
| 2019 | £220 | £99 | £157 | £127 |
| 2020 | £217 | £94 | £177 | £120 |
| 2021 | £222 | £100 | £184 | £165 |
| 2022 | £245 | £97 | £210 | £153 |
| 2023 | £236 | £114 | £177 | £148 |
| 2024 | £246 | £110 | £193 | £153 |
| 2025 | £255 | £114 | £201 | £156 |
| 2026 | £276 | £108 | £201 | £166 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE31 2BU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Jan 2026 | 6, Wear Road, Hebburn, NE31 2DB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £134,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 170, Finchale Road, Hebburn, NE31 2BT | Terraced | Freehold | £148,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2025 | 5, Acacia Grove, Hebburn, NE31 2QB | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £169,950 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 7, Acacia Grove, Hebburn, NE31 2QB | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 7, Acacia Grove, Hebburn, NE31 2QB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £160,000 |
In the NE31 2BU postcode area, located within Hebburn South, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Nov 2012. | |
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Hebburn Comprehensive School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Dec 2025. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Hebburn Lakes Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Jan 2014. |
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE31 2BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Food Plus | 226 Finchale Road, Hebburn, NE31 2BW | Walking directions to Food Plus |
| 0.2 mi | Brown & Vaughan | 92 Finchale Road, Hebburn, NE31 2JT | Walking directions to Brown & Vaughan |
| 0.2 mi | Simply Food & Drinks | 76-78 Finchale Road, Hebburn, NE31 2JT | Walking directions to Simply Food & Drinks |
| 0.3 mi | Ray's Convenience Store | Mountbatten Avenue, South Tyneside, NE31 2QP | Walking directions to Ray's Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Birtwistle Store | 15-17 Birtwistle Avenue, Hebburn, NE31 2LQ | Walking directions to Birtwistle Store |
Annual council tax rates for South Tyneside district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE31 2BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
John Gerard McCabe
Hebburn South - Elected 2 May 2024
Kate Osborne
Jarrow and Gateshead East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE31 2BU records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 2BU in Hebburn South is £185,500 (about £207 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to NE31 2BU, including St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn (Good), Hebburn Comprehensive School (Good) and Hebburn Lakes Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE31 2BU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,189 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 2BU is Kate Osborne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John Gerard McCabe (Labour Party).