Postcode NE34 9HS is located in a major urban area, within the Biddick and All Saints ward of South Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Biddick Hill area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 124.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 4.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Biddick Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,603 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Biddick Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 71.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE34 9HS.
Biddick Hill near NE34 9HS 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 4.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £106,900 (about £135 per square foot) in Biddick and All Saints area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £178,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £145,000 | £201 |
| Terraced | 30 | £102,500 | £129 |
| Flats | 7 | £46,000 | £63 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £189,950 | £57,950 | £116,000 | £87,750 |
| 2017 | £202,950 | £52,000 | £107,500 | £87,000 |
| 2018 | — | £55,975 | £89,500 | £74,000 |
| 2019 | £157,000 | £63,250 | £97,000 | £78,975 |
| 2020 | £175,000 | £40,000 | £95,000 | £85,000 |
| 2021 | £212,500 | £56,000 | £100,000 | £90,000 |
| 2022 | — | £59,000 | £124,000 | £99,950 |
| 2023 | £212,500 | £73,500 | £118,060 | £100,750 |
| 2024 | £192,000 | £59,700 | £138,500 | £96,000 |
| 2025 | £205,000 | £75,000 | £153,000 | £105,000 |
| 2026 | — | £46,000 | £151,500 | £110,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £192 | £81 | £138 | £105 |
| 2017 | £193 | £83 | £149 | £101 |
| 2018 | — | £79 | £121 | £85 |
| 2019 | £185 | £104 | £117 | £95 |
| 2020 | £194 | £60 | £118 | £95 |
| 2021 | £201 | £75 | £128 | £108 |
| 2022 | — | £96 | £152 | £121 |
| 2023 | £236 | £67 | £128 | £111 |
| 2024 | £229 | £81 | £163 | £118 |
| 2025 | £241 | £100 | £194 | £136 |
| 2026 | — | £63 | £216 | £144 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE34 9HS.
In the NE34 9HS postcode area, located within Biddick Hill, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE34 9HS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Carters | Dickens Avenue, South Tyneside, NE34 9SY | Walking directions to Carters |
| 0.2 mi | David & Cindy's | 39 Gaskell Avenue, South Shields, NE34 9TQ | Walking directions to David & Cindy's |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | 11-21 Galsworthy Road, South Shields, NE34 9NG | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.5 mi | Best-One | 292 Green Lane, South Shields, NE34 0TE | Walking directions to Best-One |
| 0.5 mi | Best-one | South Tyneside, NE34 0NB | Walking directions to Best-one |
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 9HS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Davies
Biddick and All Saints - Elected 2 May 2024
Emma Lewell-Buck
South Shields - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE34 9HS records about 124 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 9HS in Biddick Hill is £106,900 (about £135 per square foot) based on 48 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to NE34 9HS, including Biddick Hall Infants' School (Good), Biddick Hall Junior School (Good) and Monkton Infants' School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE34 9HS scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,603 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for South Shields covering NE34 9HS is Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Davies (Green Party).
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.