NE34 0DS is a sought-after residential area on Mortimer Road, 0.2km from South Shields in South Shields. Administratively it sits within West Park ward and the South Shields constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE34 0DS is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £182k, up 3.0% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for NE34 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00044075 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MORTIMER ROAD, NE34 0DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORTIMER ROAD, NE34 0DS.
242
53
£ 35,500 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE34 0DS 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 44% of tenure in NE34 0DS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 3.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE34 0DS. The average age is 52.9. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 180,000
8 sales · Mean £ 174,812
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE34 0DS has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Mortimer Primary School
Mortimer Community College
St Wilfrid's RC College
Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre
Ashley Academy
Park View School
Stanhope Primary School
Harton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Darlings Pharmacy0.9 km
- Kets N Pop0.8 km
- One Stop0.8 km
- Raja & Sons0.9 km
- Shop Local1.0 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Armstrong Hall Social Club0.7 km
- The County Hotel0.6 km
- The Grey Hen0.4 km
- The Vigilant0.5 km
- The Westside Club0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- The Community Network0.5 km
- The Lofthouse Deli0.9 km
- Coffey By Name1.0 km
- Nook Caf8 Limited1.0 km
- Fresh N Tasty Cafe/Deli Ltd1.0 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Luigis Pizzeria1.0 km
- Mario's0.9 km
- The Corner Deli & Cakery0.8 km
- H S & K K Gill0.8 km
- Mardi Gras0.9 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Farmfoods0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockley Whins3.5 km
- East Boldon3.6 km
- Fellgate4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Mortimer Road-Stanton Avenue0.0 km
- Mortimer Road-Stanton Avenue0.1 km
- King George Road-Stanton Avenue0.2 km
- Mortimer Road-Caudwell Avenue0.2 km
- Mortimer Road-Caudwell Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE340DS · Data under Open Government Licence