Postcode NE34 0RW is located in a major urban area, within the West Park ward 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 nearest station is Sunderland, about 5.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is West Park.
West Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,063 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, 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 1.8% 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 0RW.
West Park near NE34 0RW 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 5.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | West Park | Large | Walking directions to West Park |
| 0.3 mi | Robert Readhead Park | Medium | Walking directions to Robert Readhead Park |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £109,975 (about £129 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 | 13 | £210,000 | £208 |
| Terraced | 36 | £112,000 | £129 |
| Flats | 31 | £91,200 | £107 |
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 | £109,498 |
| 2026 | £100,000 | £230,000 | £122,500 |
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 | £103 | £208 | £119 |
| 2026 | £121 | £201 | £126 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE34 0RW.
In the NE34 0RW postcode area, located within West Park, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE34 0RW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Mortimer Road, South Shields, NE34 0RU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Best-One | Mortimer Road, South Tyneside, NE33 4UQ | Walking directions to Best-One |
| 0.2 mi | Discount Wines & General Store | Mortimer Road, South Tyneside, NE33 4TP | Walking directions to Discount Wines & General Store |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Stanhope Road, South Tyneside, NE33 4BP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Stanhope Road, South Tyneside, NE33 4BT | Walking directions to One Stop |
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 NE34 0RW, 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 0RW 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NE34 0RW in West Park is £109,975 (about £129 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to NE34 0RW, including Mortimer Primary School (Good), Mortimer Community College (Good) and Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE34 0RW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,063 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 0RW is Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nicky Gynn (Green Party).
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.