Postcode NE34 8LB is located in a major urban area, within the Whiteleas area of South Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Whiteleas area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Whiteleas is £39,748 per year. The median sale price in Whiteleas is £140,000 (around £163 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £120,000 and £183,000. The nearest station is Sunderland, about 4.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Temple Memorial Park.
Whiteleas has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,323 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Whiteleas has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.2% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 197 ft away from NE34 8LB.
Whiteleas near NE34 8LB 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 4.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Temple Memorial Park | Large | Walking directions to Temple Memorial Park |
Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 (about £163 per square foot) in Whiteleas area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £390,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £355,000 | £246 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £165,000 | £193 |
| Terraced | 36 | £122,250 | £151 |
| Flats | 4 | £81,500 | £140 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £171,000 | £128,500 |
| 2026 | £355,000 | £85,000 | £165,000 | £122,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £156 |
| 2026 | £246 | £145 | £191 | £151 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE34 8LB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2025 | 13, Cameron Close, South Shields, NE34 8LA | Terraced | Freehold | £70,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 20, Carnegie Close, South Shields, NE34 8JZ | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 17, Carnegie Close, South Shields, NE34 8JZ | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 05 May 2026 | 4, Percy Scott Street, South Shields, NE34 8RA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £145,000 | |
| 01 Apr 2026 | 37, Bruce Close, South Shields, NE34 8JX | Terraced | Freehold | £135,000 |
In the NE34 8LB postcode area, located within Whiteleas, there are 12 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Biddick Hall Junior School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 15 Oct 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Nov 2010. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Jun 2014. |
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE34 8LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | David & Cindy's | 39 Gaskell Avenue, South Shields, NE34 9TQ | Walking directions to David & Cindy's |
| 0.2 mi | Carters | Dickens Avenue, South Tyneside, NE34 9SY | Walking directions to Carters |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | South Tyneside, NE34 0NB | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Green Lane News | 244 Green Lane, South Shields, NE34 0TE | Walking directions to Green Lane News |
| 0.4 mi | Best-One | 292 Green Lane, South Shields, NE34 0TE | Walking directions to Best-One |
Annual council tax rates for South Tyneside district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE34 8LB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Robin Anthony Coombes
Whiteleas - Elected 2 May 2024
Emma Lewell-Buck
South Shields - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE34 8LB records about 71 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NE34 8LB in Whiteleas is £140,000 (about £163 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to NE34 8LB, including Biddick Hall Junior School (Good), Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) (Good) and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE34 8LB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,323 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for South Shields covering NE34 8LB is Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Robin Anthony Coombes (Independent).