Postcode NE34 0QA is located in a major urban area, within the West Park area of South Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the West Park area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 101.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Park is £41,894 per year. The median sale price in West Park is £115,000 (around £131 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £87,500 and £162,000. The nearest station is Sunderland, about 5.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is West Park.
West Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,184 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
West Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 101.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West Park is £41,894 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE34 0QA.
West Park near NE34 0QA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sunderland located about 5.3 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 65 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 (about £131 per square foot) in West Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,950 up to £280,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £229,995 | £210 |
| Terraced | 34 | £126,250 | £129 |
| Flats | 22 | £92,500 | £113 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £72,500 | £165,000 | £102,250 |
| 2017 | £70,000 | £167,000 | £136,460 |
| 2018 | £78,125 | £170,000 | £138,000 |
| 2019 | £67,000 | £155,000 | £102,500 |
| 2020 | £60,000 | £180,000 | £110,000 |
| 2021 | £73,000 | £185,000 | £111,000 |
| 2022 | £78,000 | £215,000 | £130,000 |
| 2023 | £84,250 | £191,000 | £111,000 |
| 2024 | £83,500 | £218,000 | £130,000 |
| 2025 | £90,000 | £210,000 | £110,000 |
| 2026 | £100,000 | £209,998 | £151,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £109 | £178 | £106 |
| 2017 | £81 | £159 | £104 |
| 2018 | £85 | £159 | £112 |
| 2019 | £86 | £166 | £98 |
| 2020 | £78 | £178 | £102 |
| 2021 | £92 | £189 | £119 |
| 2022 | £95 | £204 | £120 |
| 2023 | £102 | £190 | £118 |
| 2024 | £106 | £206 | £126 |
| 2025 | £104 | £208 | £118 |
| 2026 | £134 | £206 | £132 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE34 0QA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2026 | 3, Ascot Gardens, South Shields, NE34 0PX | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2026 | 27, Ascot Gardens, South Shields, NE34 0PX | Terraced | Freehold | £157,000 | |
| 07 Jan 2026 | 98, Ashley Road, South Shields, NE34 0PD | Other | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 76, Ashley Road, South Shields, NE34 0PD | Terraced | Freehold | £108,995 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 62, Ashley Road, South Shields, NE34 0PD | Flats | Leasehold | £100,000 |
In the NE34 0QA postcode area, located within West Park, there are 7 primary and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Ashley Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Jun 2025. | |
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | St Wilfrid's RC College | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Apr 2025. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Mortimer Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Jan 2024. |
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE34 0QA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | SA Convenience Store | Ashley Road, South Tyneside, NE34 0PQ | Walking directions to SA Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Stanhope News | Stanhope Road, South Tyneside, NE33 4TA | Walking directions to Stanhope News |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | 407-409 Stanhope Road, South Shields, NE33 4TD | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Stanhope Road, South Tyneside, NE33 4BP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Mortimer Road, South Shields, NE34 0RU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 NE34 0QA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nicky Gynn
West Park - Elected 2 May 2024
Emma Lewell-Buck
South Shields - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE34 0QA records about 102 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 public order.
The median sale price around NE34 0QA in West Park is £115,000 (about £131 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to NE34 0QA, including Ashley Academy (Good), St Wilfrid's RC College (Requires improvement) and Mortimer Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE34 0QA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,184 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 NE34 0QA is Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nicky Gynn (Green Party).