NE34 0AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hudson Street, 0.6km from Tyne Dock in South Shields. Administratively it sits within Simonside and Rekendyke ward and the South Shields constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE34 0AE is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £50k, 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 0AE are sourced from Output Area E00044014 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HUDSON STREET, NE34 0AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HUDSON STREET, NE34 0AE.
194
40
£ 27,900 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE34 0AE 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
With 44% social renting, NE34 0AE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 40-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE34 0AE. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 50,000
1 sales · Mean £ 50,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE34 0AE is moderate at 80 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
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Stanhope Primary School
St Wilfrid's RC College
Ashley Academy
Park View School
Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields)
Lord Blyton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Chichester Metro Newsagents0.7 km
- Green Lane News0.9 km
- J M & W Darling Ltd (chemist)0.4 km
- M I Dickson Ltd0.4 km
- Premier Green Lane General Dealers0.9 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Last Orders0.5 km
- The New Green Baize Snooker Club0.7 km
- Mumbai Emperor0.6 km
- The Ashley0.6 km
- The Tyne Dock Hotel0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- 5 Quarters0.9 km
- Jumbo Jim1.0 km
- Starbucks0.5 km
- Tony's Dina Bite0.9 km
- Crown Bingo0.1 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Abbey's South Shields0.4 km
- Frankies Fish and Chips0.4 km
- Green Lane Fisheries0.9 km
- Luigis Pizzeria0.5 km
- Pizza rush0.8 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockley Whins2.4 km
- Fellgate3.6 km
- East Boldon3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Boldon Lane - Hudson Street0.1 km
- Hudson Street0.1 km
- Tyne Dock (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)0.2 km
- Tyne Dock (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)0.2 km
- Tyne Dock Metro0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE340AE · Data under Open Government Licence