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NE34 8UH

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Whiteleas

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Detailed insights for NE34 8UH

Overview

Postcode NE34 8UH 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% 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 4.1 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Whiteleas has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,284 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Whiteleas has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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 8UH.

Flood risk

No risk

Whiteleas near NE34 8UH 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 4.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
296
Population density
6,351.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.57(-55%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.67(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.15(-46%)
Public order
3.51(-57%)
Other theft
2.64(-56%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
294
99.32%
Indian
1
0.34%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.34%
Total population: 296

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
28.79%
Level 3 (A level)
56
21.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
14.02%
No qualifications
30
11.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
10.61%
Total 16+ residents: 264

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
73
57.48%
Owns with a mortgage
48
37.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.72%
Total households: 127

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 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE34 8UH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE34 8UH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jul 202586, Sorrel Gardens, South Shields, NE34 8TZSemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000
27 Jun 2025107, Sorrel Gardens, South Shields, NE34 8TTDetachedFreehold£365,000
18 Nov 2025119, Moreland Road, South Shields, NE34 8NJFlatsLeasehold£39,999
15 May 202617, Caraway Walk, South Shields, NE34 8UGSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000
30 May 202512, Caraway Walk, South Shields, NE34 8UGSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000

Schools

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

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

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableEpinay Business and Enterprise SchoolFoundation special school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryForest View PrimaryCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE34 8UH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE34 8UH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miNisa LocalWhiteleas Way, South Tyneside, NE34 8HEWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miTesco ExpressCopley Avenue, South Tyneside, NE34 8HJWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 8UH, 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 019DE01008691
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE34 8UH

Is NE34 8UH (Whiteleas) safe?

The area around NE34 8UH records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 8UH?

The median sale price around NE34 8UH 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 8UH?

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

How deprived is the area around NE34 8UH?

NE34 8UH scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,284 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for South Shields covering NE34 8UH 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.