Postcode NE32 5QT is located in a major urban area, within the Primrose ward of South Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Primrose area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Primrose is £41,250 per year. The nearest station is Heworth, about 2.8 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Valley View Playground.
Primrose has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,390 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Primrose has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Primrose is £41,250 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE32 5QT.
Primrose near NE32 5QT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Valley View Playground | Large | Walking directions to Valley View Playground |
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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE32 5QT.
In the NE32 5QT postcode area, located within Primrose, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE32 5QT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Keystore Jarrow | 71 Valley View, Jarrow, NE32 5QT | Walking directions to Keystore Jarrow |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 58 Norham Terrace, Jarrow, NE32 5QZ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Booze ‘n’ Food | Primrose Terrace, South Tyneside, NE32 5ER | Walking directions to Booze ‘n’ Food |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Bede Burn Road, South Tyneside, NE32 5AX | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | Caspian Close, South Tyneside, NE32 5UJ | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
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 5QT, 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 5QT records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 NE32 5QT in Primrose is £161,000 (about £167 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to NE32 5QT, including Valley View Primary School (Outstanding), Bede Burn Primary School (Good) and Jarrow School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE32 5QT scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,390 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 5QT 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.