Living in NE34, South Tyneside
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NE34 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 NE34
93 recorded home sales on the streets around central NE34 in the last 2 years, with a median of £189,950 and a range from £50,000 to £535,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 208 HARTON LANE, NE34 0RE | semi-detached | £155,500 | 2026-05-14 |
| 9 GRINDLEFORD COURT, NE34 0HW | semi-detached | £81,000 | 2026-05-06 |
| 16 BRYDEN COURT, NE34 0YL | terraced | £150,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 18 SOUTH AVENUE, NE34 6RA | semi-detached | £180,000 | 2026-04-14 |
| 74 WEST AVENUE, NE34 6BD | semi-detached | £210,000 | 2026-03-20 |
| 17 ASPEN PLACE, NE34 8BZ | flat-maisonette | £95,000 | 2026-03-13 |
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
43 schools within 3 miles , of which 85% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields | Primary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| Mortimer Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Harton Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Stanhope Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Sea View Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
31 state primary and 6 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 |
|---|---|
| Caring, leisure and other service | 17.6% |
| Professional occupations | 12.0% |
| Elementary occupations | 11.5% |
| Skilled trades | 11.2% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
290 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NE34 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour.
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 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on South Tyneside's figures.
Common questions about NE34
What is the average house price in NE34?
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 NE34?
Prices in South Tyneside are up 4.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NE34?
The median of 93 recorded sales around central NE34 in the last 2 years is £189,950, ranging from £50,000 to £535,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NE34?
43 schools sit within 3 miles of central NE34, and 85% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NE34?
290 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE34 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is NE34 at risk of flooding?
Central NE34 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 NE34 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 85% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £189,950; the area sits in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 290 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NE34 safe?
290 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE34 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. 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? NE34 or NE33, NE34 or NE36, NE34 or NE35.
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