Postcode NE33 4BQ is located in a major urban area, within the West Park area of South Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the West Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 134.6 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 West Park is £41,894 per year. The median sale price in West Park is £115,000 (around £134 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £87,500 and £175,000. The nearest station is Heworth, about 5.4 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.
West Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,314 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
West Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 134.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West Park is £41,894 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE33 4BQ.
West Park near NE33 4BQ 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 5.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | West Park | Large | Walking directions to West Park |
| 0.4 mi | Robert Readhead Park | Medium | Walking directions to Robert Readhead Park |
Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 (about £134 per square foot) in West Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,950 up to £285,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £237,500 | £226 |
| Terraced | 34 | £126,250 | £129 |
| Flats | 23 | £90,000 | £114 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £110,000 |
| 2026 | £93,750 | £230,000 | £142,498 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £104 | £208 | £118 |
| 2026 | £127 | £223 | £132 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE33 4BQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 2025 | 76, Stanhope Road, South Shields, NE33 4BS | Flats | Leasehold | £47,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 3, Oxford Street, South Shields, NE33 4BH | Other | Freehold | £500,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 58, Oxford Street, South Shields, NE33 4BH | Other | Freehold | £109,950 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 60, Oxford Street, South Shields, NE33 4BH | Flats | Freehold | £109,950 | |
| 28 Oct 2025 | 6, Oxford Street, South Shields, NE33 4BH | Terraced | Freehold | £89,995 |
In the NE33 4BQ postcode area, located within West Park, 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 | Secondary | Mortimer Community College | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Mortimer Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Jan 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Laygate Community School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Oct 2012. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE33 4BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | One Stop | Stanhope Road, South Tyneside, NE33 4BT | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Stanhope Road, South Tyneside, NE33 4BP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Discount Wines & General Store | Mortimer Road, South Tyneside, NE33 4TP | Walking directions to Discount Wines & General Store |
| 0.2 mi | Best-One | Mortimer Road, South Tyneside, NE33 4UQ | Walking directions to Best-One |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 166-168 Dean Road, South Shields, NE33 4AQ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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 4BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nicky Gynn
West Park - Elected 2 May 2024
Emma Lewell-Buck
South Shields - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE33 4BQ records about 135 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NE33 4BQ in West Park is £115,000 (about £134 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to NE33 4BQ, including Mortimer Community College (Requires improvement), Mortimer Primary School (Good) and Laygate Community School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE33 4BQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,314 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 4BQ is Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nicky Gynn (Green Party).