Postcode NE34 9LU is located in a major urban area, within the Biddick and All Saints 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 Biddick and All Saints is £109,225 (around £136 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £88,963 and £137,749. The nearest station is Heworth, about 4.1 miles away. There are 11 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 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.
The average income per household in Biddick Hill is £37,850 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 6 ft away from NE34 9LU.
Biddick Hill near NE34 9LU 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 48 recent sales, the median property price is £109,225 (about £136 per square foot) in Biddick and All Saints area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,500 up to £270,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £270,000 | £232 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £150,000 | £198 |
| Terraced | 28 | £109,825 | £142 |
| Flats | 10 | £57,500 | £90 |
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 | £270,000 | £54,000 | £155,000 | £109,400 |
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 | £137 |
| 2026 | £232 | £77 | £198 | £143 |
There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE34 9LU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul 2025 | 72, Masefield Drive, South Shields, NE34 9LX | Terraced | Freehold | £78,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 56, Hopkins Walk, South Shields, NE34 9NA | Terraced | Freehold | £109,650 | |
| 08 Sept 2026 | 1, Keats Walk, South Shields, NE34 9NB | Terraced | Freehold | £123,500 | |
| 21 Aug 2026 | 6, Keats Walk, South Shields, NE34 9NB | Terraced | Freehold | £122,500 | |
| 27 Nov 2025 | 29, Masefield Drive, South Shields, NE34 9LY | Terraced | Freehold | £137,000 |
In the NE34 9LU postcode area, located within Biddick Hill, there are 11 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 | Biddick Hall Infants' School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Jun 2013. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Monkton Infants' School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Oct 2024. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Biddick Hall Junior School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 15 Oct 2024. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE34 9LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | 11-21 Galsworthy Road, South Shields, NE34 9NG | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Harry's General Dealers | 7-9 Tasmania Road, South Shields, NE34 9DX | Walking directions to Harry's General Dealers |
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 9LU, 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 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.
The median sale price around NE34 9LU in Biddick and All Saints is £109,225 (about £136 per square foot) based on 48 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to NE34 9LU, including Biddick Hall Infants' School (Good), Monkton Infants' School (Good) and Biddick Hall Junior School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE34 9LU 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 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).