Postcode NE34 8JR 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 very high crime levels, with around 143.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Whiteleas is £39,748 per year. The nearest station is Sunderland located about 4.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Whiteleas has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,459 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Whiteleas has a very high crime rate, with approximately 143.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 49.2% 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.
The average income per household in Whiteleas is £39,748 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE34 8JR.
Whiteleas near NE34 8JR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sunderland located about 4.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Whiteleas area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £399,995.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £290,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £90,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £170,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £133,000 |
10 year median price trend in Whiteleas
In the NE34 8JR postcode area, located within Whiteleas, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE34 8JR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | Whiteleas Way, South Tyneside, NE34 8HE | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Copley Avenue, South Tyneside, NE34 8HJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | David & Cindy's | 39 Gaskell Avenue, South Shields, NE34 9TQ | Walking directions to David & Cindy's |
Annual council tax rates for South Tyneside district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.