Postcode NE31 2XJ is located in a major urban area, within the Monkton area of South Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Hebburn North area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hebburn North is £40,894 per year. The median sale price in Monkton is £162,000 (around £155 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £110,000 and £215,000. The nearest station is Heworth, about 2.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Campbell Park.
Hebburn North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,325 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Hebburn North has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.3% 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.
The average income per household in Hebburn North is £40,894 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 284 ft away from NE31 2XJ.
Hebburn North near NE31 2XJ 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 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Campbell Park | Large | Walking directions to Campbell Park |
| 0.2 mi | West Park | Medium | Walking directions to West Park |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £162,000 (about £155 per square foot) in Monkton area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £475,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £261,000 | £282 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £192,000 | £166 |
| Terraced | 40 | £134,500 | £132 |
| Flats | 11 | £75,000 | £104 |
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 | £205,250 | £150,500 |
| 2026 | £260,000 | £73,750 | £189,000 | £130,000 |
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 | £206 | £134 |
| 2026 | £287 | £107 | £178 | £135 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE31 2XJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jan 2026 | 23, Gladstone Street, Hebburn, NE31 2XJ | Flats | Leasehold | £65,500 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 79, Howe Street, Hebburn, NE31 2XH | Flats | Freehold | £65,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 77, Howe Street, Hebburn, NE31 2XH | Other | Freehold | £65,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2026 | 58, Northbourne Road, Jarrow, NE32 5JS | Flats | Leasehold | £62,500 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 38, Northbourne Road, Jarrow, NE32 5JS | Other | Freehold | £82,000 |
In the NE31 2XJ postcode area, located within Hebburn North, there are 10 primary and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Nursery | The Sue Hedley Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Jarrow School | Foundation school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Jun 2022. |
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE31 2XJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | Albert Road, South Tyneside, NE31 1YE | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.1 mi | Sam’s Convenience Store | Victoria Road East, South Tyneside, NE31 1YD | Walking directions to Sam’s Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | Bede Burn Road, South Tyneside, NE32 5RX | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 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 |
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 2XJ, 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 2XJ records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 2XJ in Monkton is £162,000 (about £155 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to NE31 2XJ, including St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School (Good), The Sue Hedley Nursery School (Outstanding) and Jarrow School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE31 2XJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,325 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 2XJ is Kate Osborne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Joan Margaret Keegan (Labour Party).