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NE34 7AH

Grotto Road

Whitburn and Marsden

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Detailed insights for NE34 7AH

Overview

Postcode NE34 7AH is located in a major urban area, within the Whitburn and Marsden ward of South Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Whitburn & Marsden area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Whitburn & Marsden is £44,845 per year. The nearest station is Sunderland, about 4.9 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
33.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Whitburn & Marsden has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,610 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Whitburn & Marsden has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

33.3%

Approximately 33.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Whitburn & Marsden is £44,845 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 238 ft away from NE34 7AH.

Flood risk

No risk

Whitburn & Marsden near NE34 7AH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Sunderland located about 4.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
226
Population density
2,868 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.37(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.54(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.83(-40%)
Other crime
3.9(+5%)
Other theft
2.93(-51%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
222
97.8%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.76%
Other White
1
0.44%
Total population: 227

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
54
26.87%
Level 4+ (Degree)
50
24.88%
Level 3 (A level)
34
16.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
13.93%
Apprenticeship
21
10.45%
Total 16+ residents: 201

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
35
31.53%
Owns outright
33
29.73%
Owns with a mortgage
33
29.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.5%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.7%
Total households: 111

Property prices in Whitburn and Marsden

Median price£196,250
Price per sq ft£222
Sales (last 12 months)76
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £309K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £196,250 (about £222 per square foot) in Whitburn and Marsden area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £760,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whitburn and Marsden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£374,975£316
Semi-Detached33£186,000£218
Terraced19£160,000£183
Flats4£112,000£184

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whitburn and Marsden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitburn and Marsden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£369,995£205,500£133,975£116,000
2017£333,750£194,975£130,000£125,000
2018£344,975£244,000£132,500£115,000
2019£350,000£235,000£139,000£115,000
2020£359,975£229,500£152,000£152,500
2021£407,000£175,000£175,000£139,950
2022£485,000£270,000£175,000£149,975
2023£405,000£270,000£194,000£164,000
2024£442,500£290,000£189,950£145,000
2025£415,000£217,475£181,500£169,500
2026£370,000£172,620£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitburn and Marsden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitburn and Marsden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£246£201£151£113
2017£253£118£151£133
2018£239£136£168£142
2019£240£200£162£125
2020£252£205£159£139
2021£273£214£189£168
2022£310£223£211£190
2023£311£244£232£181
2024£317£277£202£171
2025£311£212£217£173
2026£291£215£186
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitburn and Marsden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Whitburn and Marsden in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE34 7AH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE34 7AH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Dec 202516, Fallow Road, South Shields, NE34 7AGSemi-DetachedFreehold£88,000
08 Oct 20251, Grotto View, Grotto Road, South Shields, NE34 7AQDetachedFreehold£336,500
07 Feb 2025293, Quarry Lane, South Shields, NE34 7ARSemi-DetachedFreehold£177,500
06 Mar 20268, Grotto Gardens, South Shields, NE34 7AJTerracedFreehold£160,000
10 Oct 202570, Grotto Gardens, South Shields, NE34 7AJTerracedFreehold£160,000

Schools

In the NE34 7AH postcode area, located within Whitburn & Marsden, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE34 7AH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.9 miPrimaryHarton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

1.0 miNot applicableBamburgh SchoolCommunity special school

Good

1.0 miPrimarySea View Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE34 7AH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE34 7AH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressNorfolk Road, South Tyneside, NE34 7JYWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Tyneside district (2025-26).

Band A£1,541
Band B£1,798
Band C£2,054
Band D£2,311
Band E£2,825
Band F£3,338
Band G£3,852
Band H£4,622

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE34 7AH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Tracey Allison Dixon

Whitburn and Marsden - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Emma Lewell-Buck

South Shields - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictSouth TynesideE08000023
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth ShieldsE14001492
ParishSouth Tyneside, unparished areaE43000177
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Whitburn & MarsdenE02001785
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Tyneside 018BE01008684
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE34 7AH

Is NE34 7AH (Whitburn & Marsden) safe?

The area around NE34 7AH records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near NE34 7AH?

The median sale price around NE34 7AH in Whitburn & Marsden is £196,250 (about £222 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE34 7AH?

There are 3 schools close to NE34 7AH, including Harton Primary School (Good), Bamburgh School (Good) and Sea View Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE34 7AH?

NE34 7AH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,610 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE34 7AH (Whitburn & Marsden) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Shields covering NE34 7AH is Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tracey Allison Dixon (Labour Party).

Data Sources

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.