Postcode report
Is NE34 9HS a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About NE34 9HS: area rating, property, schools and local change
NE34 9HS is a postcode in Simonside and Rekendyke, South Tyneside, North East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NE34 9HS, then scores the surrounding small area 36/100 - bottom 14% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NE34 9HS are safety and jobs, while local prosperity 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 NE34 9HS is based on South Tyneside 016 Census 2021. It covers 7,206 residents, 4,868 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 35, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 41% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 47% 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 1/10.
For property prices near NE34 9HS, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NE34 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £115k from 70 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NE34 9HS can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 8 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 NE34 9HS 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 NE34 9HS is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 9 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 NE34 9HS
Is NE34 9HS a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 36/100 (bottom 14% 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 NE34 9HS?
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 NE34 9HS?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NE34 9HS?
LocaleIQ matched NE34 9HS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NE34 9HS?
The latest median sold price is £115k based on 70 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NE34 9HS?
LocaleIQ currently shows 9 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.