Postcode NE33 4SZ 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 Harton area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 102.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Harton is £37,369 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 5.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is West Park.
West Harton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,971 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
West Harton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 102.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West Harton is £37,369 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE33 4SZ.
West Harton near NE33 4SZ 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 5.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | West Park | Large | Walking directions to West 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 4SZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jun 2025 | 17, Revesby Street, South Shields, NE33 4SY | Other | Freehold | £67,500 | |
| 02 Jul 2025 | 66, Whitehall Street, South Shields, NE33 4SX | Other | Leasehold | £39,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 156, Stanhope Road, South Shields, NE33 4ST | Terraced | Freehold | £78,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 150, Stanhope Road, South Shields, NE33 4ST | Flats | Leasehold | £115,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 170, Stanhope Road, South Shields, NE33 4ST | Flats | Leasehold | £97,500 |
In the NE33 4SZ postcode area, located within West Harton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Stanhope Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 May 2023. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Ashley Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Jun 2025. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Nov 2017. |
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE33 4SZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Stanhope News | Stanhope Road, South Tyneside, NE33 4TA | Walking directions to Stanhope News |
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | 407-409 Stanhope Road, South Shields, NE33 4TD | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Stanhope Road, South Tyneside, NE34 0LA | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Stanhope Road, South Tyneside, NE33 4QX | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Best-One | Boldon Lane, South Tyneside, NE34 0JT | 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 4SZ, 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 4SZ records about 103 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around NE33 4SZ 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 4SZ, including Stanhope Primary School (Good), Ashley Academy (Good) and SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE33 4SZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,971 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 4SZ is Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nicky Gynn (Green Party).