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NE34 7TQ

Druridge Crescent

Horsley Hill

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Detailed insights for NE34 7TQ

Overview

Postcode NE34 7TQ is located in a major urban area, within the Horsley Hill ward of South Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Horsley Hill area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Horsley Hill is £44,594 per year. The nearest station is Sunderland, about 5.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
57%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Horsley Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,677 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Horsley Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

57%

Approximately 57.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Horsley Hill is £44,594 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 268 ft away from NE34 7TQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Horsley Hill near NE34 7TQ 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 5.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
249
Population density
4,844.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.23(+40%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.73(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.48(+45%)
Public order
9.04(+10%)
Other crime
7.97(+115%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
239
96.37%
Pakistani
6
2.42%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.4%
Irish
1
0.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
1
0.4%
Total population: 248

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
62
32.46%
Level 4+ (Degree)
34
17.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
17.28%
Level 3 (A level)
25
13.09%
Apprenticeship
24
12.57%
Total 16+ residents: 191

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
56
52.34%
Owns outright
20
18.69%
Owns with a mortgage
17
15.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
6.54%
Other social rented
5
4.67%
Total households: 107

Property prices in Horsley Hill

Median price£205,000
Price per sq ft£224
Sales (last 12 months)77
Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £262K

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £224 per square foot) in Horsley Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £415,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Horsley Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£346,000£269
Semi-Detached42£226,000£234
Terraced16£190,680£221
Flats14£117,498£213

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Horsley Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horsley Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280,000£89,950£162,250£132,000
2017£252,475£108,000£154,000£149,830
2018£255,000£104,375£155,000£140,000
2019£257,500£111,000£170,000£140,000
2020£210,000£99,950£177,498£143,000
2021£285,000£114,000£192,500£152,950
2022£235,000£120,000£195,000£164,000
2023£280,000£116,000£218,000£140,000
2024£245,000£120,000£210,000£167,000
2025£327,500£114,995£218,000£185,500
2026£346,000£124,250£185,000£164,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horsley Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Horsley Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£226£127£151£177
2017£230£168£170£157
2018£160£168£168£145
2019£185£178£183£178
2020£171£163£187£195
2021£216£176£199£174
2022£211£196£207£187
2023£264£179£221£167
2024£230£195£233£197
2025£258£188£222£222
2026£365£213£212£210
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Horsley Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Horsley Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE34 7TQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE34 7TQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Apr 20252, Druridge Crescent, South Shields, NE34 7TQSemi-DetachedFreehold£70,000
08 May 202679, Bamburgh Grove, South Shields, NE34 7TLTerracedFreehold£155,000
15 Sept 202589, Bamburgh Grove, South Shields, NE34 7TLTerracedFreehold£60,000
10 Mar 202591, Bamburgh Grove, South Shields, NE34 7TLTerracedFreehold£80,000
23 Jun 202510, Chatton Avenue, South Shields, NE34 7TUTerracedFreehold£120,000

Schools

In the NE34 7TQ postcode area, located within Horsley Hill, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE34 7TQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableBamburgh SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySea View Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South ShieldsAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE34 7TQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE34 7TQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miHorsley Hill Convenience StoreHorsley Hill Square, South Tyneside, NE34 7HEWalking directions to Horsley Hill Convenience Store
0.2 miHorsley Hill PremierHorsley Hill Square, South Tyneside, NE34 7HQWalking directions to Horsley Hill Premier
0.3 miW H Rutter Freezer CentreCentenary Avenue, South Tyneside, NE34 6RFWalking directions to W H Rutter Freezer Centre
0.3 miGS & B Bowey Ltd.128 Cheviot Road, South Shields, NE34 7STWalking directions to GS & B Bowey Ltd.
0.5 miSpar119 Marsden Road, South Shields, NE34 6RHWalking directions to Spar

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 7TQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Phil Brown

Horsley Hill - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

Member of parliament

Emma Lewell-Buck

South Shields - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictSouth TynesideE08000023
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth ShieldsE14001492
WardHorsley HillE05001145
ParishSouth Tyneside, unparished areaE43000177
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Horsley HillE02001771
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Tyneside 004DE01008651
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE34 7TQ

Is NE34 7TQ (Horsley Hill) safe?

The area around NE34 7TQ records about 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 7TQ?

The median sale price around NE34 7TQ in Horsley Hill is £205,000 (about £224 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE34 7TQ?

There are 6 schools close to NE34 7TQ, including Bamburgh School (Good), Sea View Primary School (Good) and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE34 7TQ?

NE34 7TQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,677 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE34 7TQ (Horsley Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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.