NE34 0BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Red Berry Way, 0.3km from Harton, West in South Shields. Administratively it sits within Biddick and All Saints ward and the South Shields constituency.
For families considering a move, NE34 0BQ represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £116k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00043614 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RED BERRY WAY, NE34 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RED BERRY WAY, NE34 0BQ.
259
35
£ 30,600 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE34 0BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NE34 0BQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 56% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE34 0BQ. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 145,000
5 sales · Mean £ 151,000
Semi-Detached
£ 80,000
5 sales · Mean £ 83,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE34 0BQ has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
Monkton Infants' School
Lord Blyton Primary School
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Biddick Hall Infants' School
Monkton Academy
Stanhope Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Cost Cutter0.8 km
- David & Cindy's (General Dealer)0.8 km
- Just Desserts1.0 km
- ND's Superstore0.4 km
- Best One1.0 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- WHITELEAS DISTRICT SOCIAL CLUB1.0 km
- Saint Simonside Ltd0.7 km
- The Bridge0.5 km
- The New Green Baize Snooker Club0.4 km
- Harton and Westoe Miners Welfare Club0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Biddick Hall Golden Fry1.0 km
- Biddick Hall Spice1.0 km
- Polaris Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Bon Appetit0.6 km
- Guy's Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- South Tyneside District Hospital1.0 km
- Crown Bingo0.8 km
- Man vs Food_Peaches Cream1.0 km
- Simply 2 Delicious1.0 km
- 5 Quarters0.4 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockley Whins1.7 km
- East Boldon2.9 km
- Fellgate3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Green Lane-Hope Street0.1 km
- Green Lane-Reay Place0.2 km
- Green Lane-Brockley Avenue0.2 km
- Green Lane-Craik Avenue0.2 km
- Quicksilver Way0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NE340BQ · Data under Open Government Licence