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NE34 7BS

Coast Road

Whitburn and Marsden

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Detailed insights for NE34 7BS

Overview

Postcode NE34 7BS is located in a rural hamlet, within the Whitburn and Marsden ward of South Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Whitburn & Marsden area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% 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 5 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Whitburn & Marsden has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,637 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Whitburn & Marsden has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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 133 ft away from NE34 7BS.

Flood risk

No risk

Whitburn & Marsden near NE34 7BS 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 5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
163
Population density
74 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.55(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.49(-57%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.46(-61%)
Other theft
3.91(-35%)
Public order
2.79(-66%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
160
98.16%
Other White
2
1.23%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.61%
Total population: 163

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
38
29.46%
Level 3 (A level)
29
22.48%
No qualifications
21
16.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
12.4%
Apprenticeship
14
10.85%
Total 16+ residents: 129

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
27
43.55%
Owns outright
24
38.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
14.52%
Other forms of private rent
2
3.23%
Total households: 62

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 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE34 7BS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE34 7BS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Oct 20251, Grotto View, Grotto Road, South Shields, NE34 7AQDetachedFreehold£336,500
03 Dec 202516, Fallow Road, South Shields, NE34 7AGSemi-DetachedFreehold£88,000
06 Mar 20268, Grotto Gardens, South Shields, NE34 7AJTerracedFreehold£160,000
10 Oct 202570, Grotto Gardens, South Shields, NE34 7AJTerracedFreehold£160,000
19 Sept 202527, Grotto Gardens, South Shields, NE34 7AJSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000

Schools

In the NE34 7BS postcode area, located within Whitburn & Marsden, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE34 7BS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
1.0 miPrimaryHarton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE34 7BS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 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 7BS, 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 018CE01008685
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE34 7BS

Is NE34 7BS (Whitburn & Marsden) safe?

The area around NE34 7BS records about 45 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 7BS?

The median sale price around NE34 7BS 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 7BS?

There is 1 school close to NE34 7BS, including Harton Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE34 7BS?

NE34 7BS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,637 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for South Shields covering NE34 7BS 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.