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NE34 8JN

Gainsborough Avenue

Whiteleas

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Detailed insights for NE34 8JN

Overview

Postcode NE34 8JN is located in a major urban area, within the Whiteleas ward of South Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Whiteleas area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Whiteleas is £39,748 per year. The nearest station is Sunderland, about 4.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Temple Memorial Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
31%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Whiteleas has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,191 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Whiteleas has a high crime rate, with approximately 75 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

31%

Approximately 31.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Whiteleas is £39,748 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE34 8JN.

Flood risk

No risk

Whiteleas near NE34 8JN 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 4.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE34 8JN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miTemple Memorial ParkLargeWalking directions to Temple Memorial Park

Area Profile

Population
310
Population density
5,149.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
83.96(+284%)
Violence and sexual offences
39.73(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.99(+5%)
Public order
9(+10%)
Burglary
5.25(+17%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
289
93.23%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
2.26%
Other White
5
1.61%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.97%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.65%
Total population: 310

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
51
21.52%
No qualifications
49
20.68%
Level 3 (A level)
46
19.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
16.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
11.39%
Total 16+ residents: 237

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
41
31.78%
Social rents from council
38
29.46%
Owns outright
32
24.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.53%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.1%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Whiteleas

Median price£144,950
Price per sq ft£159
Sales (last 12 months)61
Typical range (middle 50%)£117K – £189K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £144,950 (about £159 per square foot) in Whiteleas area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £390,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whiteleas over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£327,500£240
Semi-Detached23£170,000£197
Terraced29£122,000£149
Flats5£82,000£141

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whiteleas

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whiteleas.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£65,000£132,475£93,500
2017£195,000£81,000£120,000£85,000
2018£210,000£75,000£121,000£92,500
2019£169,500£69,000£124,950£89,000
2020£220,000£64,500£135,000£94,250
2021£243,500£81,975£146,000£114,500
2022£244,975£80,000£139,975£112,750
2023£335,000£90,000£139,998£120,000
2024£240,000£126,250£145,000£123,000
2025£290,000£82,000£170,000£127,750
2026£327,500£81,500£170,000£121,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whiteleas.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whiteleas.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£108£132£105
2017£212£130£150£104
2018£184£123£137£109
2019£158£115£130£103
2020£192£120£153£109
2021£194£132£169£128
2022£203£133£161£129
2023£231£163£153£146
2024£232£179£166£148
2025£230£141£216£155
2026£240£139£197£151
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whiteleas.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Whiteleas in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE34 8JN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE34 8JN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Jul 202512, Nevinson Avenue, South Shields, NE34 8NASemi-DetachedFreehold£193,000
01 May 202620, Rubens Avenue, South Shields, NE34 8JUSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
12 Dec 202552, Rubens Avenue, South Shields, NE34 8JUTerracedFreehold£117,500
21 Nov 202557, Nevinson Avenue, South Shields, NE34 8NBFlatsLeasehold£57,000
12 Dec 202597, Whiteleas Way, South Shields, NE34 8EZSemi-DetachedFreehold£149,000

Schools

In the NE34 8JN postcode area, located within Whiteleas, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE34 8JN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimarySt Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South ShieldsAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryForest View PrimaryCommunity school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableEpinay Business and Enterprise SchoolFoundation special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE34 8JN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE34 8JN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miNisa LocalWhiteleas Way, South Tyneside, NE34 8HEWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miTesco ExpressCopley Avenue, South Tyneside, NE34 8HJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miDavid & Cindy's39 Gaskell Avenue, South Shields, NE34 9TQWalking directions to David & Cindy's
0.4 miCartersDickens Avenue, South Tyneside, NE34 9SYWalking directions to Carters

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 8JN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Robin Anthony Coombes

Whiteleas - 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
WardWhiteleasE05001152
ParishSouth Tyneside, unparished areaE43000177
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WhiteleasE02001786
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Tyneside 019AE01008688
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE34 8JN

Is NE34 8JN (Whiteleas) safe?

The area around NE34 8JN records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 8JN?

The median sale price around NE34 8JN in Whiteleas is £144,950 (about £159 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE34 8JN?

There are 8 schools close to NE34 8JN, including St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields, Forest View Primary (Good) and Epinay Business and Enterprise School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE34 8JN?

NE34 8JN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,191 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE34 8JN (Whiteleas) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Shields covering NE34 8JN is Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Robin Anthony Coombes (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.