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NE33 4AZ

Dean Road

West Park

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Detailed insights for NE33 4AZ

Overview

Postcode NE33 4AZ is located in a major urban area, within the West Park ward of South Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Westoe area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% 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 5.5 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.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Westoe has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,447 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Westoe has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.8%

Approximately 8.8% 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.

Income level

7/10

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

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE33 4AZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Westoe near NE33 4AZ 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 5.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE33 4AZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWest ParkLargeWalking directions to West Park
0.4 miRobert Readhead ParkMediumWalking directions to Robert Readhead Park

Area Profile

Population
202
Population density
9,619 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.1(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.2(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.9(-13%)
Burglary
9.9(+121%)
Other theft
6.3(+5%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
181
91.88%
Other White
9
4.57%
African
4
2.03%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
1.02%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.51%
Total population: 197

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
43
25.15%
No qualifications
32
18.71%
Level 3 (A level)
30
17.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
16.37%
Apprenticeship
18
10.53%
Total 16+ residents: 171

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
41
36.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
38
33.63%
Owns with a mortgage
19
16.81%
Other social rented
8
7.08%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.42%
Total households: 113

Property prices in West Park

Median price£109,975
Price per sq ft£129
Sales (last 12 months)80
Typical range (middle 50%)£87K – £160K

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £109,975 (about £129 per square foot) in West Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,950 up to £280,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached13£210,000£208
Terraced36£112,000£129
Flats31£91,200£107

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£72,500£165,000£102,250
2017£70,000£167,000£136,460
2018£78,125£170,000£138,000
2019£67,000£155,000£102,500
2020£60,000£180,000£110,000
2021£73,000£185,000£111,000
2022£78,000£215,000£130,000
2023£84,250£191,000£111,000
2024£83,500£218,000£130,000
2025£90,000£210,000£109,498
2026£100,000£230,000£122,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£109£178£106
2017£81£159£104
2018£85£159£112
2019£86£166£98
2020£78£178£102
2021£92£189£119
2022£95£204£120
2023£102£190£118
2024£106£206£126
2025£103£208£119
2026£121£201£126
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE33 4AZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE33 4AZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Sept 2025145, Dean Road, South Shields, NE33 4AZFlatsLeasehold£39,950
19 Jun 2025145, Dean Road, South Shields, NE33 4AZOtherLeasehold£39,999
19 Jan 202617, Northcote Street, South Shields, NE33 4BYOtherFreehold£82,000
25 Sept 202511, Northcote Street, South Shields, NE33 4BYFlatsLeasehold£61,000
14 Feb 20259, Northcote Street, South Shields, NE33 4BYTerracedFreehold£70,000

Schools

In the NE33 4AZ postcode area, located within Westoe, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE33 4AZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryLaygate Community SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryMortimer Community CollegeCommunity school

Good

0.4 mi16 plusTyne Coast CollegeFurther education

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE33 4AZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE33 4AZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miMorrisons Daily166-168 Dean Road, South Shields, NE33 4AQWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.1 miRoma Mini Store130 Dean Road, South Shields, NE33 4AWWalking directions to Roma Mini Store
0.1 miSouth Shields Convenience Store9 Chichester Road, South Shields, NE33 4AAWalking directions to South Shields Convenience Store
0.1 miDean Convenience Store114-116 Dean Road, South Shields, NE33 4AWWalking directions to Dean Convenience Store
0.2 miOne StopStanhope Road, South Tyneside, NE33 4BTWalking directions to One Stop

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 4AZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nicky Gynn

West Park - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Member of parliament

Emma Lewell-Buck

South Shields - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictSouth TynesideE08000023
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth ShieldsE14001492
WardWest ParkE05001150
ParishSouth Tyneside, unparished areaE43000177
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WestoeE02001770
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Tyneside 003EE01008678
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE33 4AZ

Is NE33 4AZ (Westoe) safe?

The area around NE33 4AZ records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 4AZ?

The median sale price around NE33 4AZ in Westoe is £109,975 (about £129 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE33 4AZ?

There are 13 schools close to NE33 4AZ, including Laygate Community School (Good), Mortimer Community College (Good) and Tyne Coast College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE33 4AZ?

NE33 4AZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,447 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE33 4AZ (Westoe) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Shields covering NE33 4AZ is Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nicky Gynn (Green Party).

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.