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NE34 7AT

Valley Lane

Whitburn and Marsden

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Detailed insights for NE34 7AT

Overview

Postcode NE34 7AT is located in a major urban area, within the Whitburn and Marsden area 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 median sale price in Whitburn and Marsden is £209,750 (around £228 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £170,000 and £279,988. The nearest station is Sunderland, about 4.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
36.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Whitburn & Marsden has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,437 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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

36.5%

Approximately 36.5% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 187 ft away from NE34 7AT.

Flood risk

No risk

Whitburn & Marsden near NE34 7AT 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 4.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
324
Population density
2,920 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
307
94.46%
Pakistani
4
1.23%
Other
4
1.23%
Arab
3
0.92%
African
2
0.62%
Total population: 325

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
71
24.83%
Level 4+ (Degree)
57
19.93%
Level 3 (A level)
53
18.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
11.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
11.19%
Total 16+ residents: 286

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
47
30.13%
Owns outright
44
28.21%
Owns with a mortgage
44
28.21%
Other social rented
10
6.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
4.49%
Total households: 156

Property prices in Whitburn and Marsden

Median price: £209,750
Price per sq ft: £228
Sales (last 12 months): 78
Typical range (middle 50%): £170K – £280K

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £209,750 (about £228 per square foot) in Whitburn and Marsden area, with individual transactions ranging from £111,000 up to £699,950.

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
Detached21£380,000£348
Flats4£214,500£230
Semi-Detached32£192,500£221
Terraced21£172,500£189

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£397,475£217,475£181,500£169,500
2026£415,000£214,500£204,000£198,000
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£313£212£217£174
2026£369£230£222£200
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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE34 7AT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE34 7AT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jul 202524, Beacon Glade, South Shields, NE34 7PSDetachedFreehold£320,000
09 Jun 20254, Beacon Glade, South Shields, NE34 7PSDetachedLeasehold£350,000
23 May 20252, Beacon Glade, South Shields, NE34 7PSDetachedFreehold£362,500
20 Nov 202516, White Horse View, South Shields, NE34 7EXSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
18 Dec 20254, Lake Avenue, South Shields, NE34 7AUSemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000

Schools

In the NE34 7AT postcode area, located within Whitburn & Marsden, there are 3 primary and 1 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.

Nearby schools for NE34 7AT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.6 miPrimaryHarton Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.8 miSecondaryHarton AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.8 miPrimarySt Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South ShieldsAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE34 7AT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE34 7AT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco ExpressNorfolk Road, South Tyneside, NE34 7JYWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miEagletonsCarden Avenue, South Tyneside, NE34 7QPWalking directions to Eagletons
0.4 miSingh's Wine StoreQuarry Lane, South Tyneside, NE34 8QUWalking directions to Singh's Wine Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Tyneside district.

Band A£1,623
Band B£1,893
Band C£2,164
Band D£2,434
Band E£2,975
Band F£3,516
Band G£4,057
Band H£4,869

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 7AT, 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 Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about NE34 7AT

Is NE34 7AT (Whitburn & Marsden) safe?

The area around NE34 7AT 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NE34 7AT?

The median sale price around NE34 7AT in Whitburn and Marsden is £209,750 (about £228 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE34 7AT?

There are 4 schools close to NE34 7AT, including Harton Primary School (Good), Harton Academy (Good) and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around NE34 7AT?

NE34 7AT scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,437 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for South Shields covering NE34 7AT 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).