NE34 — SOUTH SHIELDS | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in NE34

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NE34 is £175,994, which is 34% below the Tyne And Wear average of £264,940.

Properties in NE34 cost 38.7% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NE34 have risen 5.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£308,998	106
Semi-detached	£193,440	755
Terraced	£125,670	604
Flat	£90,913	133
All types	£175,994	1671

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in NE34

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 100.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NE34 has a crime rate significantly 23% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

35.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

3.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

2.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

17.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

15.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in NE34

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NE34 has 21 schools within or near its boundaries, including 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre	Other	Good	mi
Mortimer Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Biddick Hall Junior School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Biddick Hall Infants' School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Lord Blyton Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

151,393

Population

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

27.0%

Private rent

11.0%

Social rent

30.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NE34 are 354.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

354.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

87%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NE34 is collected by South Tyneside. The Band D rate is £2,091/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

NE34 — SOUTH SHIELDS

Area Summary

NE34 (SOUTH SHIELDS) offers affordable property prices (£175,994, 39% below national average), higher-than-average crime (23% above national average), 21 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (354 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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NE33

SOUTH SHIELDS

£145K

▼ 1.7% YoY

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£308K

▼ 7.7% YoY

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EAST BOLDON

£240K

▲ 16.9% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in NE34?

The average house price in NE34 (SOUTH SHIELDS) is £175,994, based on 1671 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 39% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 5.4% over the past year.

Is NE34 a safe area to live?

Crime in NE34 is above the national average (100.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (35.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (17.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in NE34?

There are 21 schools in or near NE34. 29% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 6 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in NE34?

Council tax in NE34 is collected by South Tyneside. The Band D rate is £2,091 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in NE34?

The average broadband download speed in NE34 is 354 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 87%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in NE34 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in NE34 are owner-occupied. 11% are privately rented and 30% are social housing. The total population is approximately 151,393.