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NE33 4TW

Oxford Avenue

Westoe

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Detailed insights for NE33 4TW

Overview

Postcode NE33 4TW is located in a major urban area, within the Westoe 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 5.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 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
7%
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

7%

Approximately 7.0% 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 4TW.

Flood risk

No risk

Westoe near NE33 4TW 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 5.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
189
Population density
9,842.9 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
171
92.93%
African
6
3.26%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
1.09%
Other White
2
1.09%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.54%
Total population: 184

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
44
27.16%
Level 3 (A level)
34
20.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
19.14%
No qualifications
22
13.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
9.88%
Total 16+ residents: 162

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
55
48.25%
Owns outright
27
23.68%
Owns with a mortgage
21
18.42%
Other social rented
5
4.39%
Social rents from council
3
2.63%
Total households: 114

Property prices in Westoe

Median price£156,000
Price per sq ft£155
Sales (last 12 months)103
Typical range (middle 50%)£93K – £245K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westoe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached24£281,750£242
Terraced50£168,475£142
Detached1£155,000£272
Flats28£90,000£125

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Westoe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westoe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westoe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westoe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westoe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Westoe in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE33 4TW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Dec 202511, Oxford Avenue, South Shields, NE33 4TWOtherFreehold£115,000
15 Aug 202519, Oxford Avenue, South Shields, NE33 4TWTerracedLeasehold£84,000
20 Jun 202511, Oxford Avenue, South Shields, NE33 4TWTerracedFreehold£65,000
20 Jun 20259, Oxford Avenue, South Shields, NE33 4TWOtherFreehold£65,000
19 Mar 202510, Oxford Avenue, South Shields, NE33 4TWOtherFreehold£60,000

Schools

In the NE33 4TW postcode area, located within Westoe, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE33 4TW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryMortimer Community CollegeCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryMortimer Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 mi16 plusTyne Coast CollegeFurther education

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE33 4TW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE33 4TW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miDiscount Wines & General StoreMortimer Road, South Tyneside, NE33 4TPWalking directions to Discount Wines & General Store
0.1 miBest-OneMortimer Road, South Tyneside, NE33 4UQWalking directions to Best-One
0.2 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
0.2 miRoma Mini Store130 Dean Road, South Shields, NE33 4AWWalking directions to Roma Mini Store

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

Local councillors

Kate Owens-Palmer

Westoe - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

Member of parliament

Emma Lewell-Buck

South Shields - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictSouth TynesideE08000023
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth ShieldsE14001492
WardWestoeE05001149
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 4TW

Is NE33 4TW (Westoe) safe?

The area around NE33 4TW 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 4TW?

The median sale price around NE33 4TW in Westoe is £156,000 (about £155 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE33 4TW?

There are 15 schools close to NE33 4TW, including Mortimer Community College (Good), Mortimer Primary School (Good) and Tyne Coast College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE33 4TW?

NE33 4TW 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 4TW (Westoe) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Shields covering NE33 4TW is Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kate Owens-Palmer (Independent).

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.