Postcode NE32 5BS is located in a major urban area, within the Primrose ward of South Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Jarrow Town area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 129.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Jarrow Town is £36,947 per year. The nearest station is Heworth, about 3.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is West Park.
Jarrow Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,069 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Jarrow Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Jarrow Town is £36,947 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 181 ft away from NE32 5BS.
Jarrow Town near NE32 5BS 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 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | West Park | Medium | Walking directions to West Park |
Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £161,000 (about £167 per square foot) in Primrose area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,000 up to £402,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £250,000 | £207 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £180,000 | £188 |
| Terraced | 15 | £158,000 | £151 |
| Flats | 8 | £60,000 | £88 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £243,500 | £72,500 | £126,000 | £110,000 |
| 2017 | £182,000 | £65,500 | £133,000 | £99,500 |
| 2018 | £190,000 | £39,000 | £125,000 | £100,000 |
| 2019 | £267,750 | £48,000 | £128,000 | £100,500 |
| 2020 | £469,500 | £61,750 | £134,975 | £110,000 |
| 2021 | — | £49,500 | £148,000 | £113,750 |
| 2022 | £274,250 | £70,975 | £163,000 | £120,500 |
| 2023 | £345,000 | £65,000 | £145,625 | £115,000 |
| 2024 | £429,000 | £79,000 | £176,500 | £132,500 |
| 2025 | £250,000 | £69,000 | £175,000 | £148,750 |
| 2026 | — | £55,600 | £182,500 | £241,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £178 | £125 | £128 | £88 |
| 2017 | £151 | £91 | £133 | £102 |
| 2018 | £205 | £60 | £137 | £96 |
| 2019 | £182 | £70 | £144 | £105 |
| 2020 | £182 | £113 | £151 | £96 |
| 2021 | — | £83 | £147 | £123 |
| 2022 | £224 | £114 | £180 | £126 |
| 2023 | £250 | £87 | £179 | £123 |
| 2024 | £266 | £141 | £178 | £129 |
| 2025 | £207 | £90 | £194 | £147 |
| 2026 | — | £86 | £187 | £145 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE32 5BS.
In the NE32 5BS postcode area, located within Jarrow Town, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE32 5BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | Bede Burn Road, South Tyneside, NE32 5RX | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | 20 Viking Centre, Jarrow, NE32 3LQ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | South Tyneside, NE32 3LW | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Eastfield Stores | Ellison Street, South Tyneside, NE32 3BX | Walking directions to Eastfield Stores |
| 0.4 mi | SR's Convenience Store | 47-55 Ormonde Street, Jarrow, NE32 3PB | Walking directions to SR's Convenience Store |
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 NE32 5BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Joan Hamilton
Primrose - Elected 27 Jun 2024
Kate Osborne
Jarrow and Gateshead East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE32 5BS records about 129 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NE32 5BS in Jarrow Town is £161,000 (about £167 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to NE32 5BS, including Jarrow Cross CofE Primary School (Good), Clervaux Nursery School (Outstanding) and St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE32 5BS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,069 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 NE32 5BS is Kate Osborne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Joan Hamilton (Independent).
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.