Postcode NE34 9JX is located in a major urban area, within the Bede area 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 median sale price in Bede is £148,000 (around £167 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,000 and £175,000. The nearest station is Heworth, about 4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Biddick Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,622 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 29% 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 4.5% 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 246 ft away from NE34 9JX.
Biddick Hill near NE34 9JX 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £148,000 (about £167 per square foot) in Bede area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £339,950.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £242,000 | £247 |
| Flats | 1 | £160,000 | £171 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £149,000 | £165 |
| Terraced | 10 | £122,500 | £146 |
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 | £147,500 | £130,000 |
| 2026 | £272,475 | £149,000 | £125,000 |
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 | £155 | £168 |
| 2026 | £307 | £176 | £145 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE34 9JX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2025 | 19, Silverdale Way, South Shields, NE34 9HB | Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 56, Dykelands Way, South Shields, NE34 9HA | Detached | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 17, Dykelands Way, South Shields, NE34 9HA | Detached | Freehold | £239,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 22, Dykelands Way, South Shields, NE34 9HA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 84, Westcliffe Way, South Shields, NE34 9HF | Detached | Freehold | £339,950 |
In the NE34 9JX postcode area, located within Biddick Hill, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Monkton Infants' School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Oct 2024. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Monkton Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 31 Mar 2015. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Biddick Hall Infants' School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Jun 2013. |
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE34 9JX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Harry's General Dealers | 7-9 Tasmania Road, South Shields, NE34 9DX | Walking directions to Harry's General Dealers |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Edinburgh Road, South Tyneside, NE32 4BB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Simonside Convenience | 59 Henderson Road, South Shields, NE34 9QW | Walking directions to Simonside Convenience |
| 0.3 mi | Premier - Top Shop | 87 Edinburgh Road, Jarrow, NE32 4BB | Walking directions to Premier - Top Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Bits 'N Pieces | 81 Edinburgh Road, Jarrow, NE32 4BB | Walking directions to Bits 'N Pieces |
Annual council tax rates for South Tyneside district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE34 9JX, 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 9JX 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 9JX in Bede is £148,000 (about £167 per square foot) based on 45 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to NE34 9JX, including Monkton Infants' School (Good), Monkton Academy (Good) and Biddick Hall Infants' School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE34 9JX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,622 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 9JX is Kate Osborne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Terry Foggon (Independent).