Postcode NE34 9PU is located in a major urban area, within the Bede ward 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 nearest station is Heworth, about 4.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Simonside has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,642 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% 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 39 ft away from NE34 9PU.
Simonside near NE34 9PU 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 47 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £173 per square foot) in Bede area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,500 up to £339,950.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £242,000 | £247 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £159,000 | £166 |
| Terraced | 11 | £130,000 | £173 |
| Flats | 2 | £97,750 | £134 |
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 | £154,000 | £130,000 |
| 2026 | £339,950 | £142,500 | £115,000 |
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 | £158 | £169 |
| 2026 | £390 | £173 | £148 |
There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE34 9PU.
In the NE34 9PU postcode area, located within Simonside, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE34 9PU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | ASDA Express | Newcastle Road, South Shields, NE34 9QE | Walking directions to ASDA Express |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Henderson Road, South Tyneside, NE34 9PS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 7-13 Binchester Street, South Shields, NE34 9AR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 9PU, 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 9PU 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around NE34 9PU in Simonside is £160,000 (about £173 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to NE34 9PU, including Lord Blyton Primary School (Requires improvement), SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields and Monkton Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE34 9PU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,642 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 9PU is Kate Osborne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Terry Foggon (Independent).
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.