House prices in South Tyneside
The median price paid for a home in South Tyneside was £157,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,467 sales. House prices in South Tyneside fell 1.8% in the year to September 2026, and are 12.1% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in South Tyneside was about the same as the median for North East (£156,037). The average private rent in South Tyneside was £743 a month in August 2026, 7.7% up on a year earlier (ONS). South Tyneside had 9.1 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where South Tyneside stands out
- South Tyneside has the 19th lowest median house price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales: £157,000 in the 12 months to September 2026.
- Rents in South Tyneside had the 22nd biggest rent rise of 316 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to August 2026 (+7.7%).
- South Tyneside is the 35th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the Indices of Deprivation 2025.
House prices in South Tyneside
The median price paid in South Tyneside was £157,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,467 sales, or £1,858 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | North East |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £346,000 | 127 | £3,030 | +10.5% | +24.1% | £297,000 |
| Semi-detached | £185,000 | 535 | £2,183 | +1.1% | +19.4% | £168,000 |
| Terraced | £140,000 | 536 | £1,630 | +0.7% | +16.7% | £115,000 |
| Flats | £84,999 | 269 | £1,299 | +3.7% | +21.4% | £97,500 |
Compared with North East and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Tyneside | £157,000 | −1.8% | +12.1% | £1,858 | 0.0% |
| North East | £156,037 | −1.9% | +11.5% | £1,926 | −0.4% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in South Tyneside sold for a median £1,858 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 4% lower than the figure for North East (£1,926).
South Tyneside has the 19th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 5th highest of 12 local authorities in North East.
Its −1.8% change over the year is the 87th biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 4th biggest fall of 12 local authorities in North East.
Rents in South Tyneside
The average private rent in South Tyneside was £743 a month in August 2026, 7.7% up on a year earlier. Rents in South Tyneside are 39.9% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
South Tyneside has the 38th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 4th highest of 12 local authorities in North East.
Deprivation in South Tyneside
South Tyneside is the 35th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 35th |
| Income | 37th |
| Employment | 6th |
| Education and skills | 102nd |
| Health | 9th |
| Crime | 31st |
| Barriers to housing and services | 286th |
| Living environment | 125th |
How many homes sell in South Tyneside
1,237 homes were sold in South Tyneside in the 12 months to September 2026, 0.82 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in South Tyneside were 3.1% down on the year before and 33.2% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 58th fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 3rd fewest of 12 local authorities in North East.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in South Tyneside
The police recorded 12,831 crimes in South Tyneside in the 12 months to August 2026, 9.1 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in South Tyneside fell 18.4% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 29.0% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3.51 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 4.21 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.85 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.52 |
South Tyneside has the 88th highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 5th lowest of 12 local authorities in North East.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Broadband and mobile in South Tyneside
92.9% of premises in South Tyneside can get gigabit broadband and 98.7% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 66.4% can get full fibre, and 0.4% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 98th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
98.3% of premises in South Tyneside get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in South Tyneside
In the year ending June 2025, 5,011 people moved to South Tyneside from elsewhere in the UK and 4,708 moved away, a net gain of 303 (2.0 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Sunderland 733
- Newcastle upon Tyne 643
- Gateshead 570
Most moved out to
- Sunderland 839
- Gateshead 553
- Newcastle upon Tyne 514
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about South Tyneside
How much does a house cost in South Tyneside?
The median price paid for a home in South Tyneside was £157,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £346,000; semi-detached £185,000; terraced £140,000; flats £84,999.
Are house prices in South Tyneside going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in South Tyneside fell 1.8%, and over five years it rose 12.1%. Across North East prices fell 1.9% over the same year.
How much is rent in South Tyneside?
The average private rent in South Tyneside was £743 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £521; 2 bed £645; 3 bed £776; 4+ bed £1,028.
Is South Tyneside a safe place to live?
South Tyneside had 9.1 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 88th highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for North East was 9.8. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in South Tyneside?
66.4% of premises in South Tyneside can get full fibre and 92.9% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- North Tyneside 8 km
- Sunderland 12 km
- Newcastle upon Tyne 16 km
- Gateshead 16 km
- Hartlepool 34 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.