South Shields Property Price Guide and Insights

Discover South Shields's 2025 property market: average prices for flats vs. houses, bedroom-count breakdowns, % of homes with gardens or balconies, plus an interactive postcode heatmap.

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What is the average price of a house in South Shields?

The average price for a house in South Shields is £242k, costing on average £246 per sqft.

Average prices of houses by bedroom count are: £169k for a two-bedroom, £212k for a three-bedroom, £345k for a four-bedroom, and £362k for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in South Shields feature gardens and parking?

In South Shields, 94% of houses have a garden and 90% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in South Shields?

The housing mix in South Shields is 12% detached, 44% semi-detached, 36% terraced, and 9% other.

£242k
Average Price
£169k
2 Bed
£212k
3 Bed
£345k
4 Bed
£362k
5 Bed
94%
Have a garden
£246
per sqft
90%
Include parking
Detached: 12%
Semi-Detached: 44%
Terraced: 36%
Other: 9%

What is the most expensive area in South Shields to buy a home?

The most expensive area to buy a house in South Shields is NE36, where the average property is £365k. The second and third most expensive areas are NE34 with an average price of £213k and NE33 with an average price of £207k .

What is the cheapest area in South Shields to buy a home?

The cheapest area to buy a house in South Shields is NE32, where the average property is £185k. The second and third cheapest areas are NE33 with an average price of £207k and NE34 with an average price of £213k .

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What is the average price of a flat in South Shields?

The average price for a flat in South Shields is £104k, costing on average £118 per sqft.

Average prices of flats by bedroom count are: £62k for a one-bedroom, £114k for a two-bedroom, £112k for a three-bedroom, and N/A for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in South Shields feature balconies and parking?

In South Shields, 3% of flats have a balcony and 84% include parking.

What is the breakdown of lease types in South Shields?

The leasing mix in South Shields is 79% leasehold and 21% freehold.

£104k
Average Price
£62k
1 Bed
£114k
2 Bed
£112k
3 Bed
N/A
4 Bed
3%
Have a balcony
£118
per sqft
84%
Include parking
Leasehold: 79%
Freehold: 21%

What is the most expensive area in South Shields to buy a flat?

The most expensive area to buy a flat in South Shields is NE36, where the average property is £153k. The second and third most expensive areas are NE34 with an average price of £91k and NE33 with an average price of £87k .

What is the cheapest area in South Shields to buy a flat?

The cheapest area to buy a flat in South Shields is NE32, where the average property is £86k. The second and third cheapest areas are NE33 with an average price of £87k and NE34 with an average price of £91k .

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