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NE33 4UG

Reading Road

West Park

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Detailed insights for NE33 4UG

Overview

Postcode NE33 4UG 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 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 median sale price in West Park is £115,000 (around £131 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £87,500 and £162,000. The nearest station is Heworth, about 5.5 miles away. There are 8 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
1.8%
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 13,184 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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

1.8%

Approximately 1.8% 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 4UG.

Flood risk

No risk

West Park near NE33 4UG 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 4UG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWest ParkLargeWalking directions to West Park
0.3 miRobert Readhead ParkMediumWalking directions to Robert Readhead Park

Area Profile

Population
215
Population density
3,743.5 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
198
92.52%
Bangladeshi
7
3.27%
Indian
4
1.87%
African
2
0.93%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.93%
Total population: 214

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
61
30.96%
Level 3 (A level)
42
21.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
15.74%
No qualifications
25
12.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
10.15%
Total 16+ residents: 197

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
52
45.61%
Owns with a mortgage
29
25.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
22.81%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.39%
Other social rented
2
1.75%
Total households: 114

Property prices in West Park

Median price: £115,000
Price per sq ft: £131
Sales (last 12 months): 65
Typical range (middle 50%): £88K – £162K

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 (about £131 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-Detached9£229,995£210
Terraced34£126,250£129
Flats22£92,500£113

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£110,000
2026£100,000£209,998£151,250
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£104£208£118
2026£134£206£132
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 4UG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE33 4UG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 202629, Aston Street, South Shields, NE33 4UFFlatsLeasehold£106,000
27 Aug 20269, Newbury Street, South Shields, NE33 4UESemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
21 Jul 202516, Newbury Street, South Shields, NE33 4UEFlatsFreehold£83,000
06 Feb 2026155, Mortimer Road, South Shields, NE34 0RRFlatsLeasehold£100,000
17 Jul 2026119, Mortimer Road, South Shields, NE33 4UHFlatsLeasehold£87,500

Schools

In the NE33 4UG postcode area, located within West Park, there are 8 primary and 3 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.

Nearby schools for NE33 4UG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miSecondaryMortimer Community CollegeCommunity school
Requires improvement
0.1 miPrimaryMortimer Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.4 miPrimaryAshley AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE33 4UG

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Tyneside district.

Band A£1,623
Band B£1,893
Band C£2,164
Band D£2,434
Band E£2,975
Band F£3,516
Band G£4,057
Band H£4,869

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 4UG, 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 4UG

Is NE33 4UG (West Park) safe?

The area around NE33 4UG 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near NE33 4UG?

The median sale price around NE33 4UG in West Park is £115,000 (about £131 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE33 4UG?

There are 11 schools close to NE33 4UG, including Mortimer Community College (Requires improvement), Mortimer Primary School (Good) and Ashley Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around NE33 4UG?

NE33 4UG scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,184 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for South Shields covering NE33 4UG is Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nicky Gynn (Green Party).