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NE34 9SU

Austen Avenue

Biddick and All Saints

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Overview

Postcode NE34 9SU 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% 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 4.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
54.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Biddick Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,242 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Biddick Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

54.7%

Approximately 54.7% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 261 ft away from NE34 9SU.

Flood risk

No risk

Biddick Hill near NE34 9SU 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 4.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
270
Population density
3,308.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.86(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.58(+98%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.59(-15%)
Public order
5.98(-27%)
Other crime
3.32(-11%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
262
96.68%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.11%
African
2
0.74%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.74%
Other White
2
0.74%
Total population: 271

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
74
34.26%
Level 3 (A level)
41
18.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
14.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
12.5%
Level 4+ (Degree)
27
12.5%
Total 16+ residents: 216

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
61
52.14%
Owns with a mortgage
25
21.37%
Owns outright
20
17.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.84%
Other social rented
3
2.56%
Total households: 117

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE34 9SU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE34 9SU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 202538, Austen Avenue, South Shields, NE34 9SUTerracedFreehold£120,000
10 Apr 202610, Shaw Avenue, South Shields, NE34 9STTerracedFreehold£108,800
06 Mar 202676, Shaw Avenue, South Shields, NE34 9STSemi-DetachedFreehold£143,000
10 Oct 20253, Shaw Avenue, South Shields, NE34 9STTerracedFreehold£115,000
30 Apr 202516, Shaw Avenue, South Shields, NE34 9STTerracedFreehold£105,000

Schools

In the NE34 9SU postcode area, located within Biddick Hill, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE34 9SU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBiddick Hall Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryHoly Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields)Academy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBiddick Hall Infants' SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE34 9SU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE34 9SU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCartersDickens Avenue, South Tyneside, NE34 9SYWalking directions to Carters
0.2 miDavid & Cindy's39 Gaskell Avenue, South Shields, NE34 9TQWalking directions to David & Cindy's
0.2 miBest-oneSouth Tyneside, NE34 0NBWalking directions to Best-one
0.3 miBest-One292 Green Lane, South Shields, NE34 0TEWalking directions to Best-One
0.3 miGreen Lane News244 Green Lane, South Shields, NE34 0TEWalking directions to Green Lane News

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 9SU, 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 016EE01008609
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE34 9SU

Is NE34 9SU (Biddick Hill) safe?

The area around NE34 9SU records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 9SU?

The median sale price around NE34 9SU 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 9SU?

There are 14 schools close to NE34 9SU, including Biddick Hall Junior School (Good), Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) (Good) and Biddick Hall Infants' School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE34 9SU?

NE34 9SU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,242 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for South Shields covering NE34 9SU 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.