Postcode NE33 4EJ is located in a major urban area, within the Westoe ward 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 nearest station is Heworth, about 5.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Robert Readhead Park.
South Shields West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,638 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% 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 22.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 61 ft away from NE33 4EJ.
South Shields West near NE33 4EJ 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 5.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Robert Readhead Park | Medium | Walking directions to Robert Readhead Park |
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 4EJ.
In the NE33 4EJ postcode area, located within South Shields West, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE33 4EJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Chichester Road, South Shields, NE33 4HF | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Chichester Road, South Shields, NE33 4HF | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Keystore | 54-56 Westoe Road, South Shields, NE33 4NA | Walking directions to Keystore |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | Dean Road, South Tyneside, NE33 3PT | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Right Price | 55 Westoe Road, South Shields, NE33 4LU | Walking directions to Right Price |
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 4EJ, 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 4EJ 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 4EJ in South Shields West is £156,000 (about £155 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to NE33 4EJ, including Laygate Community School (Good), St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields and Tyne Coast College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE33 4EJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,638 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 4EJ 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.