Postcode NE33 4AW is located in a major urban area, within the Westoe area of South Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the South Shields West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 144.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Shields West is £31,984 per year. The median sale price in Westoe is £169,950 (around £167 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £107,500 and £251,250. The nearest station is Heworth, about 5.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is West Park.
South Shields West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,902 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
South Shields West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 144.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 43.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in South Shields West is £31,984 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE33 4AW.
South Shields West near NE33 4AW 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 5.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | West Park | Large | Walking directions to West Park |
| 0.4 mi | Robert Readhead Park | Medium | Walking directions to Robert Readhead Park |
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £169,950 (about £167 per square foot) in Westoe area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £750,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £595,000 | £304 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £267,500 | £240 |
| Terraced | 54 | £179,125 | £159 |
| Flats | 24 | £98,000 | £132 |
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 | £315,000 | £160,500 |
| 2026 | £595,000 | £106,500 | £247,000 | £169,000 |
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 | £229 | £146 |
| 2026 | £304 | £134 | £240 | £165 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE33 4AW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2026 | 75, Dean Road, South Shields, NE33 4AY | Other | Freehold | £53,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 83, Northcote Street, South Shields, NE33 4DJ | Flats | Leasehold | £72,000 | |
| 01 Sept 2025 | 69, Northcote Street, South Shields, NE33 4DJ | Terraced | Freehold | £75,000 | |
| 01 Sept 2025 | 67, Northcote Street, South Shields, NE33 4DJ | Other | Freehold | £75,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 47 - 49, Northcote Street, South Shields, NE33 4DJ | Flats | Freehold | £130,000 |
In the NE33 4AW postcode area, located within South Shields West, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Laygate Community School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Oct 2012. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Mortimer Community College | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Mortimer Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Jan 2024. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE33 4AW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Roma Mini Store | 130 Dean Road, South Shields, NE33 4AW | Walking directions to Roma Mini Store |
| 0 mi | Dean Convenience Store | 114-116 Dean Road, South Shields, NE33 4AW | Walking directions to Dean Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 166-168 Dean Road, South Shields, NE33 4AQ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.1 mi | South Shields Convenience Store | 9 Chichester Road, South Shields, NE33 4AA | Walking directions to South Shields Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | Dean Road, South Tyneside, NE33 3PT | Walking directions to Best-one |
Annual council tax rates for South Tyneside district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE33 4AW, 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 4AW records about 145 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NE33 4AW in Westoe is £169,950 (about £167 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to NE33 4AW, including Laygate Community School (Good), Mortimer Community College (Requires improvement) and Mortimer Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE33 4AW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,902 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 4AW is Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kate Owens-Palmer (Independent).