Postcode NE34 9HE is located in a major urban area, within the Bede ward of South Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Biddick Hill area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 81% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Biddick Hill is £37,850 per year. The nearest station is Heworth, about 4.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Biddick Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,344 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Biddick Hill has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 47.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Biddick Hill is £37,850 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 135 ft away from NE34 9HE.
Biddick Hill near NE34 9HE 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 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 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE34 9HE.
In the NE34 9HE postcode area, located within Biddick Hill, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE34 9HE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Harry's General Dealers | 7-9 Tasmania Road, South Shields, NE34 9DX | Walking directions to Harry's General Dealers |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | 11-21 Galsworthy Road, South Shields, NE34 9NG | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Simonside Convenience | 59 Henderson Road, South Shields, NE34 9QW | Walking directions to Simonside Convenience |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Edinburgh Road, South Tyneside, NE32 4BB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 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 9HE, 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 9HE records about 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 9HE in Biddick Hill is £160,000 (about £173 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to NE34 9HE, including Monkton Infants' School (Good), Biddick Hall Infants' School (Good) and Monkton Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE34 9HE scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,344 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 9HE 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.