Postcode NE33 5QB 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 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 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 2,427 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 309 ft away from NE33 5QB.
South Shields West near NE33 5QB 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 £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 5QB.
In the NE33 5QB postcode area, located within South Shields West, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE33 5QB
| 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 |
| 0.2 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 (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 5QB, 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 5QB 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 5QB in South Shields West is £138,000 (about £180 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to NE33 5QB, including Laygate Community School (Good), Mortimer Community College (Good) and Mortimer Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE33 5QB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,427 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 5QB 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.