NE34 0BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Harton, West in South Shields. Administratively it sits within Biddick and All Saints ward and the South Shields constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE34 0BE is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NE34 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00043609 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE34 0BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE34 0BE.
273
30
£ 30,600 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE34 0BE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NE34 0BE has a significant social housing presence — 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE34 0BE. The average age is 30.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE34 0BE has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields)
Biddick Hall Junior School
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Monkton Infants' School
Lord Blyton Primary School
Stanhope Primary School
Monkton Academy
Biddick Hall Infants' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Cost Cutter0.9 km
- David & Cindy's (General Dealer)0.9 km
- ND's Superstore0.3 km
- Boldon Lane Service Station0.3 km
- Neil Pharmacy0.6 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Polaris Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Bon Appetit0.6 km
- Guy's Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
- Mary's Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Rice and Spice0.6 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Saint Simonside Ltd0.9 km
- The Bridge0.7 km
- The New Green Baize Snooker Club0.3 km
- Mumbai Emperor1.0 km
- The Ashley1.0 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- South Tyneside District Hospital0.9 km
- Crown Bingo0.6 km
- Man vs Food_Peaches Cream0.8 km
- Simply 2 Delicious0.8 km
- 5 Quarters0.3 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockley Whins1.8 km
- East Boldon3.0 km
- Fellgate3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Green Lane-Reay Place0.2 km
- Green Lane-Craik Avenue0.2 km
- Quicksilver Way0.2 km
- Boldon Lane - Harton Lane0.3 km
- Green Lane-Hope Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE340BE · Data under Open Government Licence