NE34 7TD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Horsley Hill in South Shields. Administratively it sits within Horsley Hill ward and the South Shields constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE34 7TD is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 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 7TD are sourced from Output Area E00043914 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE34 7TD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE34 7TD.
248
41
£ 33,700 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE34 7TD 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
Social renting makes up 57% of tenure in NE34 7TD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE34 7TD. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE34 7TD has low crime rates — 36 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
Bamburgh School
Sea View Primary School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Harton Primary School
Harton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Bamburgh0.5 km
- The Fountain0.4 km
- Cleadon Social Club0.8 km
- The Jolly Steward0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Highfield Fisheries0.7 km
- Readhead Park Veterans Club House0.8 km
- Billy's Fish and Chips0.5 km
- Red Star Chop Suey House0.5 km
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- G S & B Bowey0.3 km
- Horsley Hill Mini Market0.4 km
- M.I.Dickson Ltd0.5 km
- Smilers News0.5 km
- SPAR0.5 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Coffey By Name0.7 km
- Combined Touch CIC0.4 km
- Olivia's (Oasis Amusement)0.9 km
- J & V's Bistro0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Boldon4.4 km
- Brockley Whins4.9 km
- Seaburn6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Highfield Road-Cheviot Road0.2 km
- Cheviot Road-Norham Avenue North0.2 km
- Coast Road-Frenchmans Bay0.3 km
- Highfield Road-Cheviot Road0.3 km
- Coast Road-Frenchmans Bay0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE347TD · Data under Open Government Licence