Postcode NE34 8RH 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 86.8 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 4.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Whiteleas has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,943 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Whiteleas has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.3% 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 8RH.
Whiteleas near NE34 8RH 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.
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 8RH postcode area, located within Whiteleas, there are 11 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE34 8RH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | David & Cindy's | 39 Gaskell Avenue, South Shields, NE34 9TQ | Walking directions to David & Cindy's |
| 0.1 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 | Nisa Local | Whiteleas Way, South Tyneside, NE34 8HE | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 mi | Green Lane News | 244 Green Lane, South Shields, NE34 0TE | Walking directions to Green Lane News |
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: 01/01/2026.