Postcode NE33 3AZ 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 low crime levels, with around 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% 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 Sunderland, about 6.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Westoe has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,107 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Westoe has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.8% 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.
The average income per household in Westoe is £44,702 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE33 3AZ.
Westoe near NE33 3AZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sunderland located about 6.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £281,750 | £242 |
| Terraced | 50 | £168,475 | £142 |
| Detached | 1 | £155,000 | £272 |
| Flats | 28 | £90,000 | £125 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE33 3AZ.
In the NE33 3AZ postcode area, located within Westoe, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE33 3AZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 4,6 Lord Street, South Shields, NE33 3DB | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | Westcott News | 2 Westcott Avenue, South Shields, NE33 3AY | Walking directions to Westcott News |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Sea Winnings Way, South Tyneside, NE33 3PE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | Dean Road, South Tyneside, NE33 3PT | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Keystore | 54-56 Westoe Road, South Shields, NE33 4NA | Walking directions to Keystore |
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 NE33 3AZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kate Owens-Palmer
Westoe - Elected 2 May 2024
Emma Lewell-Buck
South Shields - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE33 3AZ records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 NE33 3AZ in Westoe is £156,000 (about £155 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to NE33 3AZ, including Westoe Crown Primary School (Good), Tyne Coast College (Good) and St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE33 3AZ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,107 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for South Shields covering NE33 3AZ is Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kate Owens-Palmer (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.