Postcode NE33 5HJ 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 119.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 5.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is West Park.
South Shields West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,417 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 119.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 66.7% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 70 ft away from NE33 5HJ.
South Shields West near NE33 5HJ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | West Park | Large | Walking directions to West Park |
| 0.5 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 5HJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2025 | 238, South Frederick Street, South Shields, NE33 5HL | Terraced | Freehold | £99,950 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 490, John Williamson Street, South Shields, NE33 5HW | Flats | Leasehold | £39,999 | |
| 12 May 2025 | 127, South Frederick Street, South Shields, NE33 5HG | Flats | Freehold | £53,000 | |
| 02 Mar 2026 | 513, John Williamson Street, South Shields, NE33 5HP | Terraced | Freehold | £110,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2026 | 200, South Eldon Street, South Shields, NE33 5AL | Flats | Leasehold | £79,000 |
In the NE33 5HJ postcode area, located within South Shields West, there are 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Stanhope Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 May 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Laygate Community School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Oct 2012. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Ashley Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Jun 2025. |
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE33 5HJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Express Store | Barnes' Road, South Tyneside, NE33 5HJ | Walking directions to Express Store |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Stanhope Road, South Tyneside, NE33 4BP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Stanhope Road, South Tyneside, NE33 4BT | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Zam Zam Superstore | Frederick Street, South Tyneside, NE33 5EA | Walking directions to Zam Zam Superstore |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 21 Frederick Street, South Shields, NE33 5DY | Walking directions to Premier |
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 5HJ, 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 5HJ records about 120 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 5HJ 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 8 schools close to NE33 5HJ, including Stanhope Primary School (Good), Laygate Community School (Good) and Ashley Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE33 5HJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,417 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 5HJ is Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kenneth George Wood (Independent).