Postcode NE34 9EL is located in a major urban area, within the Bede 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 74.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brockley Whins is £36,702 per year. The nearest station is Heworth, about 3.9 miles away. There are 8 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 74.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.8% 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 per household in Brockley Whins is £36,702 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 279 ft away from NE34 9EL.
Brockley Whins near NE34 9EL 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 3.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £173 per square foot) in Bede area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,500 up to £339,950.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £242,000 | £247 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £159,000 | £166 |
| Terraced | 11 | £130,000 | £173 |
| Flats | 2 | £97,750 | £134 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £197,000 | £110,000 | £73,625 |
| 2017 | — | £105,000 | £83,725 |
| 2018 | £220,000 | £110,000 | £86,000 |
| 2019 | £180,000 | £105,000 | £93,000 |
| 2020 | £183,000 | £116,250 | £89,750 |
| 2021 | £215,000 | £136,250 | £102,500 |
| 2022 | £255,000 | £140,000 | £115,000 |
| 2023 | £252,000 | £133,000 | £105,000 |
| 2024 | £271,250 | £142,750 | £118,500 |
| 2025 | £239,000 | £154,000 | £130,000 |
| 2026 | £339,950 | £142,500 | £115,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £273 | £109 | £103 |
| 2017 | — | £113 | £101 |
| 2018 | £176 | £125 | £107 |
| 2019 | £181 | £119 | £112 |
| 2020 | £174 | £125 | £115 |
| 2021 | £207 | £149 | £120 |
| 2022 | £219 | £163 | £139 |
| 2023 | £244 | £142 | £134 |
| 2024 | £239 | £155 | £147 |
| 2025 | £247 | £158 | £169 |
| 2026 | £390 | £173 | £148 |
There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE34 9EL.
In the NE34 9EL postcode area, located within Brockley Whins, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE34 9EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | Towers Place, South Shields, NE34 9QD | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Simonside Convenience | 59 Henderson Road, South Shields, NE34 9QW | Walking directions to Simonside Convenience |
| 0.3 mi | Harry's General Dealers | 7-9 Tasmania Road, South Shields, NE34 9DX | Walking directions to Harry's General Dealers |
| 0.3 mi | Bits 'N Pieces | 81 Edinburgh Road, Jarrow, NE32 4BB | Walking directions to Bits 'N Pieces |
| 0.3 mi | Premier - Top Shop | 87 Edinburgh Road, Jarrow, NE32 4BB | Walking directions to Premier - Top Shop |
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.
Elected local representatives for NE34 9EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Terry Foggon
Bede - Elected 2 May 2024
Kate Osborne
Jarrow and Gateshead East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE34 9EL records about 74 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around NE34 9EL in Brockley Whins is £160,000 (about £173 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to NE34 9EL, including Monkton Academy (Good), Lord Blyton Primary School (Requires improvement) and Simonside Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE34 9EL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,471 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Jarrow and Gateshead East covering NE34 9EL is Kate Osborne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Terry Foggon (Independent).
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.