Postcode NE32 5XA is located in a rural town, 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. The average income per household in Primrose is £41,250 per year. The nearest station is Heworth located about 3.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, 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 57.7% 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 5XA.
Primrose near NE32 5XA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Valley View Playground | Large | Walking directions to Valley View Playground |
Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £149,500 in Primrose area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,000 up to £310,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 17 | £147,500 |
| Detached | 3 | £250,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £69,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £162,000 |
10 year median price trend in Primrose
In the NE32 5XA postcode area, located within Primrose, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE32 5XA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Lifestyle Express | Caspian Close, South Tyneside, NE32 5UJ | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 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 |
| 0.5 mi | B & A Stores | Stanhope Road, South Tyneside, NE32 3UA | Walking directions to B & A Stores |
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 5XA, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.