Living in NE31, South Tyneside
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NE31 in South Tyneside. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in South Tyneside: £161,372, up 4.8% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North East average is £165,550.
What actually sold around NE31
97 recorded home sales on the streets around central NE31 in the last 2 years, with a median of £142,500 and a range from £39,000 to £460,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 THE WILLOWS, NE31 2QG | semi-detached | £173,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 11 QUARRY ROAD, NE31 2UN | terraced | £172,000 | 2026-06-04 |
| 58 LANDFALL DRIVE, NE31 1FE | flat-maisonette | £94,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 15 VICTORIA ROAD WEST, NE31 1UZ | terraced | £190,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| 56 WELLINGTON STREET, NE31 2UQ | flat-maisonette | £85,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| 28 COLERIDGE SQUARE, NE31 1QD | semi-detached | £85,000 | 2026-04-02 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
57 schools within 3 miles , of which 89% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 0.5 mi |
| Toner Avenue Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Bede Burn Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Jarrow School | Secondary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Richardson Dees Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
43 state primary and 7 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Associate professional and technical | 13.8% |
| Elementary occupations | 12.9% |
| Skilled trades | 12.0% |
| Professional occupations | 11.8% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
165 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NE31 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on South Tyneside's figures.
Common questions about NE31
What is the average house price in NE31?
The average sold price in South Tyneside is £161,372 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in NE31?
Prices in South Tyneside are up 4.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NE31?
The median of 97 recorded sales around central NE31 in the last 2 years is £142,500, ranging from £39,000 to £460,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NE31?
57 schools sit within 3 miles of central NE31, and 89% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NE31?
165 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE31 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is NE31 at risk of flooding?
Central NE31 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is NE31 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 89% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £142,500; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 165 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NE31 safe?
165 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE31 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? NE31 or NE32, NE31 or NE28, NE31 or NE6.
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