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NE33 3AJ

May Street

Westoe

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Detailed insights for NE33 3AJ

Overview

Postcode NE33 3AJ is located in a major urban area, within the Westoe ward of South Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Westoe area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Westoe is £44,702 per year. The nearest station is Heworth, about 5.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Robert Readhead Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Westoe has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,251 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Westoe has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.6%

Approximately 11.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Westoe is £44,702 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 262 ft away from NE33 3AJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Westoe near NE33 3AJ 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 5.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE33 3AJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miRobert Readhead ParkMediumWalking directions to Robert Readhead Park

Area Profile

Population
315
Population density
7,142.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.13(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.42(-29%)
Public order
8.57(+5%)
Other theft
7.71(+29%)
Vehicle crime
6.86(+67%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
277
88.22%
Arab
13
4.14%
Bangladeshi
9
2.87%
Other Asian
3
0.96%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.96%
Total population: 314

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
28.68%
Level 3 (A level)
66
24.91%
No qualifications
39
14.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
13.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10.19%
Total 16+ residents: 265

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
47
34.06%
Owns outright
39
28.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
23.19%
Other social rented
14
10.14%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.9%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Westoe

Median price£156,000
Price per sq ft£155
Sales (last 12 months)103
Typical range (middle 50%)£93K – £245K

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £156,000 (about £155 per square foot) in Westoe area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westoe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached24£281,750£242
Terraced50£168,475£142
Detached1£155,000£272
Flats28£90,000£125

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Westoe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westoe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£67,000£180,000£110,000
2017£245,000£75,000£186,000£148,575
2018£366,000£77,500£199,950£155,000
2019£317,000£86,500£207,500£145,000
2020£261,000£70,000£227,500£137,475
2021£320,000£82,250£228,975£149,075
2022£535,000£89,000£240,000£162,500
2023£337,000£98,000£191,000£160,000
2024£249,343£92,875£260,000£180,000
2025£323,000£89,000£311,250£155,000
2026£97,500£255,000£149,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westoe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westoe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£105£156£103
2017£220£101£169£105
2018£256£102£177£119
2019£197£115£195£112
2020£204£113£199£127
2021£232£105£198£127
2022£246£120£224£139
2023£260£121£200£137
2024£173£121£239£141
2025£272£121£236£146
2026£133£240£155
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westoe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE33 3AJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE33 3AJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Feb 202510, May Street, South Shields, NE33 3AJTerracedLeasehold£63,000
13 Jun 202523, Mowbray Road, South Shields, NE33 3DHTerracedLeasehold£120,000
20 Mar 20252, Hunter Street, South Shields, NE33 3AHOtherFreehold£115,000
21 Mar 2025147, Westoe Road, South Shields, NE33 3PDTerracedFreehold£255,000
31 Jul 202531, Madeira Terrace, South Shields, NE33 3AQTerracedFreehold£155,000

Schools

In the NE33 3AJ postcode area, located within Westoe, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE33 3AJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Bede's Catholic Primary School, South ShieldsAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 mi16 plusTyne Coast CollegeFurther education

Good

0.3 miPrimaryLaygate Community SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE33 3AJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE33 3AJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miWestcott News2 Westcott Avenue, South Shields, NE33 3AYWalking directions to Westcott News
0.2 miBest-oneDean Road, South Tyneside, NE33 3PTWalking directions to Best-one
0.2 miSpar4,6 Lord Street, South Shields, NE33 3DBWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miIcelandChichester Road, South Shields, NE33 4HFWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miKeystore54-56 Westoe Road, South Shields, NE33 4NAWalking directions to Keystore

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 NE33 3AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kate Owens-Palmer

Westoe - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

Member of parliament

Emma Lewell-Buck

South Shields - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictSouth TynesideE08000023
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth ShieldsE14001492
WardWestoeE05001149
ParishSouth Tyneside, unparished areaE43000177
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WestoeE02001770
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Tyneside 003CE01008676
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE33 3AJ

Is NE33 3AJ (Westoe) safe?

The area around NE33 3AJ records about 82 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.

What is the average house price near NE33 3AJ?

The median sale price around NE33 3AJ in Westoe is £156,000 (about £155 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE33 3AJ?

There are 13 schools close to NE33 3AJ, including St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields, Tyne Coast College (Good) and Laygate Community School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE33 3AJ?

NE33 3AJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,251 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE33 3AJ (Westoe) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Shields covering NE33 3AJ is Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kate Owens-Palmer (Independent).

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.