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NE31 2BY

Witham Road

Hebburn South

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Detailed insights for NE31 2BY

Overview

Postcode NE31 2BY is located in a major urban area, within the Hebburn South ward 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 nearest station is Heworth, about 2.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Campbell Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
49.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Hebburn South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,633 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Hebburn South has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

49.2%

Approximately 49.2% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Hebburn South is £44,209 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE31 2BY.

Flood risk

No risk

Hebburn South near NE31 2BY 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 2BY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miCampbell ParkLargeWalking directions to Campbell Park
0.5 miCarr Ellison ParkLargeWalking directions to Carr Ellison Park

Area Profile

Population
263
Population density
8,218.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.99(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.61(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.13(-29%)
Public order
4.07(-50%)
Other theft
4.07(-32%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
262
99.24%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.38%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.38%
Total population: 264

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
55
26.19%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
18.1%
Level 3 (A level)
33
15.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
14.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
13.81%
Total 16+ residents: 210

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
62
49.21%
Owns with a mortgage
27
21.43%
Owns outright
22
17.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
10.32%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.59%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Hebburn South

Median price£206,000
Price per sq ft£214
Sales (last 12 months)110
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £272K

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £206,000 (about £214 per square foot) in Hebburn South area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £460,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£280,000£272
Semi-Detached62£182,500£199
Terraced14£172,500£190
Flats3£93,000£151

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hebburn South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hebburn South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£310,000£89,000£193,000£151,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hebburn South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hebburn South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£256£114£201£158
2026£288£137£192£166
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hebburn South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE31 2BY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE31 2BY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Jan 20266, Wear Road, Hebburn, NE31 2DBSemi-DetachedFreehold£134,000
28 Feb 20257, Wear Road, Hebburn, NE31 2DBSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
07 Mar 20252, Tees Road, Hebburn, NE31 2DDFlatsLeasehold£62,000
30 Jan 2026170, Finchale Road, Hebburn, NE31 2BTTerracedFreehold£148,000
19 Sept 2025144, Hexham Avenue, Hebburn, NE31 2DLSemi-DetachedFreehold£116,700

Schools

In the NE31 2BY postcode area, located within Hebburn South, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE31 2BY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt James' Catholic Primary School, HebburnAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miSecondaryHebburn Comprehensive SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimaryToner Avenue Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE31 2BY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE31 2BY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBrown & Vaughan92 Finchale Road, Hebburn, NE31 2JTWalking directions to Brown & Vaughan
0.2 miFood Plus226 Finchale Road, Hebburn, NE31 2BWWalking directions to Food Plus
0.2 miSimply Food & Drinks76-78 Finchale Road, Hebburn, NE31 2JTWalking directions to Simply Food & Drinks
0.3 miRay's Convenience StoreMountbatten Avenue, South Tyneside, NE31 2QPWalking directions to Ray's Convenience Store
0.4 miBirtwistle Store15-17 Birtwistle Avenue, Hebburn, NE31 2LQWalking directions to Birtwistle Store

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 2BY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John Gerard McCabe

Hebburn South - 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 SouthE05001144
ParishSouth Tyneside, unparished areaE43000177
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hebburn SouthE02001782
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Tyneside 015CE01008645
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE31 2BY

Is NE31 2BY (Hebburn South) safe?

The area around NE31 2BY 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.

What is the average house price near NE31 2BY?

The median sale price around NE31 2BY in Hebburn South is £206,000 (about £214 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE31 2BY?

There are 10 schools close to NE31 2BY, including St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn, Hebburn Comprehensive School (Requires improvement) and Toner Avenue Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE31 2BY?

NE31 2BY scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,633 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE31 2BY (Hebburn South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Jarrow and Gateshead East covering NE31 2BY is Kate Osborne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John Gerard McCabe (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.