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NE33 4UB

Reading Road

West Park

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Detailed insights for NE33 4UB

Overview

Postcode NE33 4UB 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 West Park area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 101.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Park is £41,894 per year. The nearest station is Heworth, about 5.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is West Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
31%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

West Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,063 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

West Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 101.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

31%

Approximately 31.0% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in West Park is £41,894 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

West Park near NE33 4UB 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 4UB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWest ParkLargeWalking directions to West Park
0.4 miRobert Readhead ParkMediumWalking directions to Robert Readhead Park

Area Profile

Population
255
Population density
3,281.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.2(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.05(-36%)
Public order
10.74(+31%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.92(-13%)
Other crime
7.44(+101%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
237
92.94%
Indian
7
2.75%
Pakistani
7
2.75%
Other
2
0.78%
Other Asian
1
0.39%
Total population: 255

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
56
25.81%
No qualifications
49
22.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
17.51%
Level 3 (A level)
31
14.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.68%
Total 16+ residents: 217

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
38
29.46%
Social rents from council
38
29.46%
Owns with a mortgage
30
23.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
13.18%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.1%
Total households: 129

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 4UB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE33 4UB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Apr 202550, Reading Road, South Shields, NE33 4UBSemi-DetachedFreehold£199,000
24 Apr 202628, Dulverton Avenue, South Shields, NE33 4UDSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000
24 Apr 202636, Dulverton Avenue, South Shields, NE33 4UDSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
10 Oct 202556, Birchington Avenue, South Shields, NE33 4TZFlatsLeasehold£100,000
10 Apr 202548, Birchington Avenue, South Shields, NE33 4TZFlatsFreehold£225,000

Schools

In the NE33 4UB postcode area, located within West Park, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.1 miPrimaryMortimer Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryAshley AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE33 4UB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE33 4UB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBest-OneMortimer Road, South Tyneside, NE33 4UQWalking directions to Best-One
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalStanhope Road, South Tyneside, NE33 4BPWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miDiscount Wines & General StoreMortimer Road, South Tyneside, NE33 4TPWalking directions to Discount Wines & General Store
0.2 miOne StopStanhope Road, South Tyneside, NE33 4BTWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miCo-op FoodMortimer Road, South Shields, NE34 0RUWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 4UB, 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)West ParkE02001772
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Tyneside 005AE01008679
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE33 4UB

Is NE33 4UB (West Park) safe?

The area around NE33 4UB records about 102 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.

What is the average house price near NE33 4UB?

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

What schools are near NE33 4UB?

There are 13 schools close to NE33 4UB, including Mortimer Community College (Good), Mortimer Primary School (Good) and Ashley Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE33 4UB?

NE33 4UB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,063 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE33 4UB (West Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Shields covering NE33 4UB 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.