Postcode NE33 5EP is located in a major urban area, within the Simonside and Rekendyke area 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 166 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Shields West is £31,984 per year. The median sale price in Simonside and Rekendyke is £128,500 (around £147 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £87,000 and £166,000. The nearest station is Heworth, about 5.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Portberry Memorial Park.
South Shields West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,300 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
South Shields West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 166 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.9% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 255 ft away from NE33 5EP.
South Shields West near NE33 5EP 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 5.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Portberry Memorial Park | Small | Walking directions to Portberry Memorial Park |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £128,500 (about £147 per square foot) in Simonside and Rekendyke area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £257,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £225,000 | £258 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £180,000 | £195 |
| Terraced | 28 | £123,250 | £142 |
| Flats | 13 | £67,500 | £108 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £160,000 | £35,000 | £102,500 | £113,400 |
| 2017 | £200,000 | £47,000 | £144,995 | £117,500 |
| 2018 | £222,500 | £53,500 | £152,000 | £120,498 |
| 2019 | — | £55,000 | £127,498 | £93,500 |
| 2020 | £160,000 | £54,000 | £132,250 | £102,250 |
| 2021 | £208,000 | £59,500 | £130,000 | £95,000 |
| 2022 | £245,000 | £48,625 | £148,000 | £110,000 |
| 2023 | £283,498 | £58,000 | £150,000 | £162,500 |
| 2024 | £307,495 | £50,000 | £236,248 | £110,000 |
| 2025 | £245,000 | £77,000 | £189,995 | £137,500 |
| 2026 | £225,000 | £59,000 | £187,500 | £114,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £181 | £48 | £140 | £115 |
| 2017 | £174 | £65 | £153 | £145 |
| 2018 | £182 | £95 | £145 | £146 |
| 2019 | — | £99 | £153 | £111 |
| 2020 | £193 | £74 | £151 | £119 |
| 2021 | £189 | £76 | £165 | £115 |
| 2022 | £195 | £79 | £161 | £124 |
| 2023 | £236 | £80 | £170 | £197 |
| 2024 | £244 | £72 | £234 | £160 |
| 2025 | £219 | £90 | £222 | £174 |
| 2026 | £258 | £131 | £207 | £137 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE33 5EP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | 8, Plessey Walk, South Shields, NE33 5EP | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2026 | 1, Plessey Walk, South Shields, NE33 5EP | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 29, Plessey Walk, South Shields, NE33 5EP | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 18, O'Leary Close, South Shields, NE33 5EH | Terraced | Freehold | £157,500 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 23, O'Leary Close, South Shields, NE33 5EH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £189,995 |
In the NE33 5EP postcode area, located within South Shields West, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Laygate Community School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Oct 2012. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 May 2024. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Stanhope Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 May 2023. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE33 5EP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Zam Zam Superstore | Frederick Street, South Tyneside, NE33 5EA | Walking directions to Zam Zam Superstore |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 21 Frederick Street, South Shields, NE33 5DY | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Ahmed’s International Food Store | 2 New George Street, South Shields, NE33 5DU | Walking directions to Ahmed’s International Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Heron Foods | 10,12 Frederick Street, South Shields, NE33 5EA | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 193 Laygate, South Shields, NE33 5RG | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 5EP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kenneth George Wood
Simonside and Rekendyke - Elected 2 May 2024
Emma Lewell-Buck
South Shields - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE33 5EP records about 166 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around NE33 5EP in Simonside and Rekendyke is £128,500 (about £147 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to NE33 5EP, including Laygate Community School (Good), St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields (Outstanding) and Stanhope Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE33 5EP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,300 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 5EP is Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kenneth George Wood (Independent).