Postcode NE34 0SP is located in a major urban area, within the Westoe area of South Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the West Park area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% 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 Westoe is £169,950 (around £167 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £107,500 and £251,250. The nearest station is Sunderland, about 5.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Robert Readhead Park.
West Park has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,914 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.
West Park has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 16 ft away from NE34 0SP.
West Park near NE34 0SP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Robert Readhead Park | Medium | Walking directions to Robert Readhead Park |
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £169,950 (about £167 per square foot) in Westoe area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £750,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £595,000 | £304 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £267,500 | £240 |
| Terraced | 54 | £179,125 | £159 |
| Flats | 24 | £98,000 | £132 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £67,000 | £180,000 | £110,000 |
| 2017 | £245,000 | £75,000 | £186,000 | £148,575 |
| 2018 | £366,000 | £77,500 | £199,950 | £155,000 |
| 2019 | £317,000 | £86,500 | £207,500 | £145,000 |
| 2020 | £261,000 | £70,000 | £227,500 | £137,475 |
| 2021 | £320,000 | £82,250 | £228,975 | £149,075 |
| 2022 | £535,000 | £89,000 | £240,000 | £162,500 |
| 2023 | £337,000 | £98,000 | £191,000 | £160,000 |
| 2024 | £249,343 | £92,875 | £260,000 | £180,000 |
| 2025 | £323,000 | £89,000 | £315,000 | £160,500 |
| 2026 | £595,000 | £106,500 | £247,000 | £169,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £105 | £156 | £103 |
| 2017 | £220 | £101 | £169 | £105 |
| 2018 | £256 | £102 | £177 | £119 |
| 2019 | £197 | £115 | £195 | £112 |
| 2020 | £204 | £113 | £199 | £127 |
| 2021 | £232 | £105 | £198 | £127 |
| 2022 | £246 | £120 | £224 | £139 |
| 2023 | £260 | £121 | £200 | £137 |
| 2024 | £173 | £121 | £239 | £141 |
| 2025 | £272 | £121 | £229 | £146 |
| 2026 | £304 | £134 | £240 | £165 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE34 0SP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug 2025 | 104, Sunderland Road, South Shields, NE34 6LX | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £385,995 | |
| 30 Jul 2025 | 36, Cauldwell Place, South Shields, NE34 0SA | Flats | Leasehold | £135,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2025 | 14, Cauldwell Place, South Shields, NE34 0SA | Flats | Leasehold | £129,950 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 6, Chester Gardens, South Shields, NE34 6NB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 16, Chester Gardens, South Shields, NE34 6NB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £342,500 |
In the NE34 0SP postcode area, located within West Park, there are 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Mortimer Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Jan 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Mortimer Community College | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Ashley Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Jun 2025. |
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE34 0SP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Mortimer Road, South Shields, NE34 0RU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Best-One | Mortimer Road, South Tyneside, NE33 4UQ | Walking directions to Best-One |
| 0.3 mi | Discount Wines & General Store | Mortimer Road, South Tyneside, NE33 4TP | Walking directions to Discount Wines & General Store |
| 0.3 mi | Gulf Store | 8-10 Moor Lane, South Shields, NE34 6BZ | Walking directions to Gulf Store |
| 0.4 mi | Harton Convenience Store | 173 Sunderland Road, South Shields, NE34 6AD | Walking directions to Harton 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 NE34 0SP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kate Owens-Palmer
Westoe - Elected 2 May 2024
Emma Lewell-Buck
South Shields - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE34 0SP records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 NE34 0SP in Westoe is £169,950 (about £167 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to NE34 0SP, including Mortimer Primary School (Good), Mortimer Community College (Requires improvement) and Ashley Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE34 0SP scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,914 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 0SP is Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kate Owens-Palmer (Independent).