Postcode NE33 5LA is located in a major urban area, within the Simonside and Rekendyke ward 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 176.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in South Shields West is £28,900 per year. The nearest station is Heworth located about 5.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is West Park.
South Shields West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,611 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
South Shields West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 176.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 52.4% 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 of residents in South Shields West is £28,900 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 240 ft away from NE33 5LA.
South Shields West near NE33 5LA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | West Park | Large | Walking directions to West Park |
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £149,995 in Simonside and Rekendyke area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,000 up to £400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £307,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £50,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £242,500 |
| Terraced | 36 | £132,000 |
10 year median price trend in Simonside and Rekendyke
In the NE33 5LA postcode area, located within South Shields West, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE33 5LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Express Store | Barnes' Road, South Tyneside, NE33 5HJ | Walking directions to Express Store |
| 0.3 mi | Stanhope News | Stanhope Road, South Tyneside, NE33 4TA | Walking directions to Stanhope News |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Stanhope Road, South Tyneside, NE33 4BP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | 407-409 Stanhope Road, South Shields, NE33 4TD | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Stanhope Road, South Tyneside, NE33 4BT | Walking directions to One Stop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.