Postcode NE34 9BQ is located in a major urban area, within the Simonside and Rekendyke ward of South Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Brockley Whins area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Brockley Whins is £28,900 per year. The nearest station is Heworth located about 4.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Brockley Whins has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,471 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Brockley Whins has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 62.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 48.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Brockley Whins is £28,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE34 9BQ.
Brockley Whins near NE34 9BQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Heworth located about 4.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £149,995 in Simonside and Rekendyke area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,000 up to £400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £307,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £50,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £242,500 |
| Terraced | 36 | £132,000 |
10 year median price trend in Simonside and Rekendyke
In the NE34 9BQ postcode area, located within Brockley Whins, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE34 9BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 7-13 Binchester Street, South Shields, NE34 9AR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Simonside Convenience | 59 Henderson Road, South Shields, NE34 9QW | Walking directions to Simonside Convenience |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Towers Place, South Shields, NE34 9QD | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | Harry's General Dealers | 7-9 Tasmania Road, South Shields, NE34 9DX | Walking directions to Harry's General Dealers |
| 0.4 mi | Best-One | 292 Green Lane, South Shields, NE34 0TE | Walking directions to Best-One |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.