Postcode NE34 9PS is located in a major urban area, within the Bede area of South Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Simonside area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 131.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Simonside is £35,496 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 4.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Simonside has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,558 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Simonside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 131.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 47.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 41.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Simonside is £35,496 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from NE34 9PS.
Simonside near NE34 9PS 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 4.3 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 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE34 9PS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Dec 2025 | 75, Newcastle Road, South Shields, NE34 9AA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £179,995 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 12, Margaret Grove, South Shields, NE34 9AD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £93,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2026 | 14, Hyperion Avenue, South Shields, NE34 9AE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £167,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 19, Hyperion Avenue, South Shields, NE34 9AE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 187, Wenlock Road, South Shields, NE34 9BP | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £120,000 |
In the NE34 9PS postcode area, located within Simonside, there are 8 primary and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Lord Blyton Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 2 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Nov 2017. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Monkton Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 31 Mar 2015. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE34 9PS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Londis | Henderson Road, South Tyneside, NE34 9PS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | ASDA Express | Newcastle Road, South Shields, NE34 9QE | Walking directions to ASDA Express |
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 9PS, 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 9PS records about 132 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, shoplifting and other theft.
The median sale price around NE34 9PS in Bede is £148,000 (about £167 per square foot) based on 45 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to NE34 9PS, including Lord Blyton Primary School (Good), SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields (Good) and Monkton Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE34 9PS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,558 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 9PS is Kate Osborne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Terry Foggon (Independent).