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NE31 2SQ

Kings Avenue

Monkton

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Detailed insights for NE31 2SQ

Overview

Postcode NE31 2SQ is located in a major urban area, within the Monkton ward of South Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Hebburn North area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 122.1 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 North is £40,894 per year. The nearest station is Heworth, about 2.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Campbell Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
28.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Hebburn North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,864 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Hebburn North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28.6%

Approximately 28.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Hebburn North is £40,894 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Hebburn North near NE31 2SQ 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE31 2SQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miCampbell ParkLargeWalking directions to Campbell Park
0.4 miCarr Ellison ParkLargeWalking directions to Carr Ellison Park
0.4 miWest ParkMediumWalking directions to West Park

Area Profile

Population
310
Population density
4,983.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
73.89(+91%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.06(+58%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.76(-60%)
Other crime
6.57(+77%)
Vehicle crime
5.47(+33%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
305
98.39%
Bangladeshi
2
0.65%
Indian
1
0.32%
Irish
1
0.32%
Other
1
0.32%
Total population: 310

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
72
27.17%
Level 4+ (Degree)
55
20.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
15.47%
Level 3 (A level)
41
15.47%
Apprenticeship
25
9.43%
Total 16+ residents: 265

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
37
31.09%
Owns outright
35
29.41%
Social rents from council
34
28.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.72%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.36%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Monkton

Median price£161,000
Price per sq ft£163
Sales (last 12 months)96
Typical range (middle 50%)£113K – £220K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Monkton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£288,000£278
Semi-Detached30£201,000£208
Terraced43£131,500£131
Flats12£77,000£106

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Monkton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Monkton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Monkton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Monkton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Monkton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Monkton in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE31 2SQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Aug 202513, Marr Road, Hebburn, NE31 2SDTerracedFreehold£130,000
31 Mar 202589, Campbell Park Road, Hebburn, NE31 2SLSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
29 Aug 202574, Rother Close, Hebburn, NE31 2FGSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
31 Jul 202520, Rother Close, Hebburn, NE31 2FGTerracedFreehold£185,000
28 Mar 20251, Rother Close, Hebburn, NE31 2FGSemi-DetachedFreehold£187,500

Schools

In the NE31 2SQ postcode area, located within Hebburn North, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE31 2SQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHebburn Lakes Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableKeelman's Way SchoolFoundation special school

Good

0.2 miNurseryThe Sue Hedley Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE31 2SQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE31 2SQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSam’s Convenience StoreVictoria Road East, South Tyneside, NE31 1HZWalking directions to Sam’s Convenience Store
0.4 miFood Plus226 Finchale Road, Hebburn, NE31 2BWWalking directions to Food Plus
0.4 miBest-oneAlbert Road, South Tyneside, NE31 1YQWalking directions to Best-one
0.4 miHebburn Mini MartQuarry Road, South Tyneside, NE31 1XGWalking directions to Hebburn Mini Mart
0.4 miLifestyle ExpressWhickham Road, South Tyneside, NE31 1QRWalking directions to Lifestyle Express

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

Local councillors

Joan Margaret Keegan

Monkton - 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
WardMonktonE05001146
ParishSouth Tyneside, unparished areaE43000177
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hebburn NorthE02001776
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Tyneside 009EE01008655
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE31 2SQ

Is NE31 2SQ (Hebburn North) safe?

The area around NE31 2SQ records about 122 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NE31 2SQ?

The median sale price around NE31 2SQ in Hebburn North is £161,000 (about £163 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE31 2SQ?

There are 17 schools close to NE31 2SQ, including Hebburn Lakes Primary School (Good), Keelman's Way School (Good) and The Sue Hedley Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE31 2SQ?

NE31 2SQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,864 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE31 2SQ (Hebburn North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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