Postcode report
Is NE31 2EJ a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About NE31 2EJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
NE31 2EJ is a postcode in Monkton, South Tyneside, North East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NE31 2EJ, then scores the surrounding small area 64/100 - top 30% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NE31 2EJ are housing and safety, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for NE31 2EJ is based on South Tyneside 009 Census 2021. It covers 9,051 residents, 4,628 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 51% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 33% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near NE31 2EJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NE31 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £105k from 101 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NE31 2EJ can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NE31 2EJ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around NE31 2EJ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 16 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about NE31 2EJ
Is NE31 2EJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 64/100 (top 30% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NE31 2EJ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NE31 2EJ?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NE31 2EJ?
LocaleIQ matched NE31 2EJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NE31 2EJ?
The latest median sold price is £105k based on 101 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NE31 2EJ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 16 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.