Postcode NE33 5PZ 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 243.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× 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 5.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is West Park.
South Shields West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 515 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
South Shields West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 243.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE33 5PZ.
South Shields West near NE33 5PZ 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 5.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | West Park | Large | Walking directions to West 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 5PZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2025 | 55, Dacre Street, South Shields, NE33 5QB | Other | Freehold | £70,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 106 - 108, Eglesfield Road, South Shields, NE33 5PU | Terraced | Freehold | £60,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2025 | 84, Eglesfield Road, South Shields, NE33 5PU | Flats | Freehold | £70,000 | |
| 18 May 2026 | 7, Beaufront Terrace, South Shields, NE33 5QE | Terraced | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 07 Aug 2026 | 7, Dacre Street, South Shields, NE33 5QD | Flats | Leasehold | £52,000 |
In the NE33 5PZ 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. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Mortimer Community College | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Mortimer Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Jan 2024. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE33 5PZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | South Shields Convenience Store | 9 Chichester Road, South Shields, NE33 4AA | Walking directions to South Shields Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 166-168 Dean Road, South Shields, NE33 4AQ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | Stanhope Road, South Tyneside, NE33 4BT | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Roma Mini Store | 130 Dean Road, South Shields, NE33 4AW | Walking directions to Roma Mini Store |
| 0.2 mi | Dean Convenience Store | 114-116 Dean Road, South Shields, NE33 4AW | Walking directions to Dean Convenience Store |
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 5PZ, 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 5PZ records about 244 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NE33 5PZ 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 5PZ, including Laygate Community School (Good), Mortimer Community College (Requires improvement) and Mortimer Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE33 5PZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 515 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 5PZ is Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kenneth George Wood (Independent).