Is South Shields a good place to live?
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In South Shields (NE33 2), recorded crime is 219% above the national average, homes sell for around £147,429 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 2/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 219% above average
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£147,429
Population
9,450
Recorded crime
854.3
Schools
2
Broadband
73%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in South Shields NE33 2
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in South Shields NE33 2 is rated high. Around 0.2% of properties (5 of 2,984) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in NE33 2, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (22 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in NE33 2 (May 24–Jun 26, average 138/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 44
- One-person households
- 41%
- Households with children
- 23%
- Households
- 4,349
Owned 60% · Social rent 17% · Private rent 22%
Census 2021 (ONS), for NE33 2.
Browse postcodes
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South Shields NE33 2: frequently asked questions
Is South Shields NE33 2 a good place to live?
In South Shields (NE33 2), recorded crime is 219% above the national average, homes sell for around £147,429 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 2/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in South Shields NE33 2?
Recorded crime in South Shields NE33 2 runs at 854.3 per 1,000 properties, 219% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is South Shields NE33 2 safe?
Crime in South Shields NE33 2 is above the national average. Recorded crime in South Shields NE33 2 runs at 854.3 per 1,000 properties, 219% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in South Shields NE33 2?
Homes in South Shields NE33 2 sell for around £147,429 on average, based on 76 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is South Shields NE33 2 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in South Shields NE33 2 is rated high. Around 0.2% of properties (5 of 2,984) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in South Shields NE33 2?
There are 2 schools in South Shields NE33 2 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in South Shields NE33 2 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in South Shields NE33 2, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is South Shields NE33 2 a deprived area?
South Shields NE33 2 sits in deprivation decile 2 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).