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NE34 9LU

Masefield Drive

Biddick and All Saints

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Detailed insights for NE34 9LU

Overview

Postcode NE34 9LU 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 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 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
22
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
39.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

1/10

Biddick Hill has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

39.8%

Approximately 39.8% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Biddick Hill is £37,850 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 6 ft away from NE34 9LU.

Flood risk

No risk

Biddick Hill near NE34 9LU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Heworth located about 4.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
297
Population density
4,194.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.43(-68%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.88(-59%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.55(-69%)
Other crime
1.78(-52%)
Burglary
1.78(-60%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
276
92.93%
Other Asian
5
1.68%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.68%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.01%
Bangladeshi
2
0.67%
Total population: 297

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
64
28.32%
Level 3 (A level)
42
18.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
17.26%
Level 4+ (Degree)
37
16.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.62%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
45
38.14%
Owns with a mortgage
31
26.27%
Owns outright
25
21.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
10.17%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.54%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Biddick and All Saints

Median price£106,900
Price per sq ft£135
Sales (last 12 months)48
Typical range (middle 50%)£84K – £138K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Biddick and All Saints over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached11£145,000£201
Terraced30£102,500£129
Flats7£46,000£63

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Biddick and All Saints

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Biddick and All Saints.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Biddick and All Saints.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Biddick and All Saints.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Biddick and All Saints.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Biddick and All Saints in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE34 9LU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE34 9LU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Mar 202584, Masefield Drive, South Shields, NE34 9LUTerracedFreehold£117,000
15 Jul 202572, Masefield Drive, South Shields, NE34 9LXTerracedFreehold£78,000
28 Feb 202536, Grays Walk, South Shields, NE34 9LTTerracedFreehold£85,000
05 Dec 202556, Hopkins Walk, South Shields, NE34 9NATerracedFreehold£109,650
27 Nov 202529, Masefield Drive, South Shields, NE34 9LYTerracedFreehold£137,000

Schools

In the NE34 9LU postcode area, located within Biddick Hill, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE34 9LU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBiddick Hall Infants' SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMonkton Infants' SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBiddick Hall Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE34 9LU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE34 9LU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBest-one11-21 Galsworthy Road, South Shields, NE34 9NGWalking directions to Best-one
0.4 miHarry's General Dealers7-9 Tasmania Road, South Shields, NE34 9DXWalking directions to Harry's General Dealers

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Tyneside district (2025-26).

Band A£1,541
Band B£1,798
Band C£2,054
Band D£2,311
Band E£2,825
Band F£3,338
Band G£3,852
Band H£4,622

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE34 9LU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris Davies

Biddick and All Saints - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Member of parliament

Emma Lewell-Buck

South Shields - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictSouth TynesideE08000023
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth ShieldsE14001492
ParishSouth Tyneside, unparished areaE43000177
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Biddick HillE02001783
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Tyneside 016BE01008605
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE34 9LU

Is NE34 9LU (Biddick Hill) safe?

The area around NE34 9LU 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.

What is the average house price near NE34 9LU?

The median sale price around NE34 9LU in Biddick Hill is £106,900 (about £135 per square foot) based on 48 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE34 9LU?

There are 14 schools close to NE34 9LU, including Biddick Hall Infants' School (Good), Monkton Infants' School (Good) and Biddick Hall Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE34 9LU?

NE34 9LU 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).

Who represents NE34 9LU (Biddick Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Shields covering NE34 9LU is Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Davies (Green Party).

Data Sources

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.