Postcode NE34 6LU is located in a major urban area, within the Westoe ward of South Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the West Park area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in West Park is £41,894 per year. The nearest station is Sunderland located about 5.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Robert Readhead Park.
West Park has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,648 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 19% 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 209 ft away from NE34 6LU.
West Park near NE34 6LU 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 5.4 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 106 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 in Westoe area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £720,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £281,250 |
| Detached | 2 | £239,000 |
| Flats | 28 | £90,000 |
| Terraced | 54 | £136,750 |
10 year median price trend in Westoe
In the NE34 6LU postcode area, located within West Park, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE34 6LU
| 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 | Gulf Store | 8-10 Moor Lane, South Shields, NE34 6BZ | Walking directions to Gulf Store |
| 0.3 mi | Harton Convenience Store | 173 Sunderland Road, South Shields, NE34 6AD | Walking directions to Harton Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Best-One | Mortimer Road, South Tyneside, NE33 4UQ | Walking directions to Best-One |
| 0.4 mi | Discount Wines & General Store | Mortimer Road, South Tyneside, NE33 4TP | Walking directions to Discount Wines & General 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 NE34 6LU, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.