NE34 8BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Cleadon Park in South Shields. Administratively it sits within Cleadon Park ward and the South Shields constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE34 8BA are sourced from Output Area E00182876 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE34 8BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE34 8BA.
268
35
£ 34,400 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NE34 8BA — age 35, 90% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £135k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE34 8BA. The average age is 34.5. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 135,000
1 sales · Mean £ 135,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE34 8BA has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ridgeway Primary Academy
Epinay Business and Enterprise School
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Harton Academy
Cleadon Church of England Academy
Harton Primary School
Forest View Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Card Factory0.9 km
- M I Dickson Ltd0.9 km
- Bargain Booze0.9 km
- Fresh Green fruit and vegetables, Indian Grocery0.8 km
- Nook News0.9 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Harleys Bar0.8 km
- Namaste, Kings Prosecco Lounge0.1 km
- The Westside Club0.9 km
- The Derby0.9 km
- The New Ship0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Caffe Mio0.9 km
- Munchies0.8 km
- Nook Caf8 Limited0.8 km
- The Olive Garden0.8 km
- Epinay Cafe0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Heron Foods0.9 km
- Farmfoods1.0 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Pizza Corner0.8 km
- The Old Bank Pizza Co.0.9 km
- Full Circle0.8 km
- Ocean Pearl Chinese0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Boldon2.1 km
- Brockley Whins3.3 km
- Seaburn4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Ridgeway0.2 km
- Ridgeway0.2 km
- King George Road-Elm Avenue0.3 km
- Sunderland Road-Cleaside Avenue0.3 km
- King George Road-Elm Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE348BA · Data under Open Government Licence