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NE34

SOUTH SHIELDS

Tyne And Wear, North East, England

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NE34 is the postcode district for SOUTH SHIELDS, located in Tyne And Wear, North East.

Avg price £175,994
1yr change ▲ 5.4%
Crime 23% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£175,994

▲ 5.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

39% below national avg

Crime Rate

100.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

23% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

21 schools

Broadband Speed

354 Mbps

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.

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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

£163K £171K £179K £187K £195K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

6

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

151,393

Population

62

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.

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354.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

87%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about NE34 SOUTH SHIELDS

What is the average house price in NE34 SOUTH SHIELDS?
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 SOUTH SHIELDS 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 is the population of NE34 SOUTH SHIELDS?
The population of NE34 (SOUTH SHIELDS) is approximately 151,393 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 27% of homes are owner-occupied, 11% are privately rented, and 30% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in NE34 SOUTH SHIELDS?
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.

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