Postcode Analysis South Tyneside, North East

BASIL WAY, NE34 8UA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BASIL WAY, NE34 8UA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

280

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 30,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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1/10
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5/10
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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

NE34 8UA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 96% 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE34 8UA is a safe, established residential area on Basil Way, 0.9km from White Leas in South Shields. Administratively it sits within Whiteleas ward and the South Shields constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE34, NE34 8UA offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 96% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £305k.

Census 2021 statistics for NE34 8UA are sourced from Output Area E00044125 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE34 8UA. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 214,995

5 sales · Mean £ 224,999

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

NE34 8UA has low crime rates — 44 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.

Violence and sexual offences32
Anti-social behaviour27
Public order11
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Epinay Business and Enterprise School

Outstanding186 pupils0.3 km
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St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields

Good0.6 km
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Forest View Primary

Good249 pupils0.9 km
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Ridgeway Primary Academy

Good450 pupils1.0 km
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Cleadon Church of England Academy

Outstanding477 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Epinay Cafe0.3 km
  • Temple Park Leisure Centre0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The New Ship0.9 km
  • Namaste, Kings Prosecco Lounge0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Ridgeway Service Station0.6 km
  • M I Dickson Ltd0.7 km
  • Whiteleas Pharmacy0.7 km
  • NISA Local0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • AK's Triple Diner0.6 km
  • Munch box0.7 km
  • The Codfather0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • East Boldon1.5 km
  • Brockley Whins2.7 km
  • Seaburn4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • South Shields Community School0.3 km
  • South Shields Community School0.4 km
  • Nevinson Avenue-Tarragon Way0.4 km
  • Nevinson Avenue-Tarragon Way0.4 km
  • Gainsborough Avenue-Turner Avenue0.5 km