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NE34 7BT

Whitburn and Marsden

South Tyneside

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Detailed insights for NE34 7BT

Overview

Postcode NE34 7BT 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 4.9 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
Moderate

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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 297 ft away from NE34 7BT.

Flood risk

No risk

Whitburn & Marsden near NE34 7BT 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
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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE34 7BT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE34 7BT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jul 202643, Lake Shore Road, South Shields, NE34 7ASSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
10 Oct 2025119, Lake Avenue, South Shields, NE34 7AYTerracedFreehold£149,000
25 Nov 202530, Lizard Lane, South Shields, NE34 7AWSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
30 May 20252, Lizard Lane, South Shields, NE34 7AWSemi-DetachedFreehold£145,000
14 Sept 20264, Cliffside, South Shields, NE34 7EZSemi-DetachedFreehold£207,500

Schools

In the NE34 7BT 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 7BT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.7 miPrimaryHarton Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.9 miPrimarySt Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South ShieldsAcademy converter
Good
0.9 miPrimarySea View Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE34 7BT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE34 7BT
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.

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 7BT, 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 7BT

Is NE34 7BT (Whitburn & Marsden) safe?

The area around NE34 7BT 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 7BT?

The median sale price around NE34 7BT 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 7BT?

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

How deprived is the area around NE34 7BT?

NE34 7BT 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 7BT (Whitburn & Marsden) in Parliament and on the local council?

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