Postcode NE33 5ND 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 Simonside area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 112.6 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 Simonside is £35,496 per year. The nearest station is Heworth, about 4.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is West Park.
Simonside has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,820 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Simonside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 41.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Simonside is £35,496 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE33 5ND.
Simonside near NE33 5ND 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 4.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | West Park | Large | Walking directions to West Park |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £138,000 (about £180 per square foot) in Simonside and Rekendyke area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £307,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £235,000 | £236 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £155,000 | £191 |
| Terraced | 29 | £135,000 | £142 |
| Flats | 7 | £70,000 | £131 |
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 | £80,250 | £187,500 | £138,000 |
| 2026 | £225,000 | £52,000 | £140,000 | £110,000 |
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 | £101 | £220 | £175 |
| 2026 | £258 | £131 | £147 | £132 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE33 5ND.
In the NE33 5ND postcode area, located within Simonside, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE33 5ND
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Stanhope Road, South Tyneside, NE33 4QX | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Stanhope Road, South Tyneside, NE34 0LA | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Boldon Lane, South Tyneside, NE34 0AR | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Best-One | Boldon Lane, South Tyneside, NE34 0JT | Walking directions to Best-One |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | 407-409 Stanhope Road, South Shields, NE33 4TD | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
Annual council tax rates for South Tyneside district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE33 5ND, 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 5ND records about 113 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around NE33 5ND in Simonside is £138,000 (about £180 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to NE33 5ND, including SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields, Stanhope Primary School (Good) and Ashley Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE33 5ND scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,820 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 5ND is Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kenneth George Wood (Independent).
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.