Postcode NE34 9RN is located in a major urban area, within the Simonside and Rekendyke 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 186.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Simonside is £27,900 per year. The nearest station is Heworth located about 4.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Simonside has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 870 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Simonside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 186.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 46.8% 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 of residents in Simonside is £27,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE34 9RN.
Simonside near NE34 9RN 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 4.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £156,000 in Simonside and Rekendyke area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,000 up to £400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £307,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £50,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £268,995 |
| Terraced | 36 | £136,500 |
10 year median price trend in Simonside and Rekendyke
In the NE34 9RN postcode area, located within Simonside, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE34 9RN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 7-13 Binchester Street, South Shields, NE34 9AR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Simonside Convenience | 59 Henderson Road, South Shields, NE34 9QW | Walking directions to Simonside Convenience |
| 0.3 mi | Best-One | 292 Green Lane, South Shields, NE34 0TE | 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Green Lane News | 244 Green Lane, South Shields, NE34 0TE | Walking directions to Green Lane News |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.