South Shields Property Price Guide and Insights

Discover South Shields's 2026 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 £243k, costing on average £227 per sqft.

Average prices of houses by bedroom count are: £170k for a two-bedroom, £209k for a three-bedroom, £355k for a four-bedroom, and £379k for a five-bedroom.

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

In South Shields, 92% of houses have a garden and 84% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in South Shields?

The housing mix in South Shields is 12% detached, 43% semi-detached, 36% terraced, and 10% other.

£243k
Average Price
£170k
2 Bed
£209k
3 Bed
£355k
4 Bed
£379k
5 Bed
92%
Have a garden
£227
per sqft
84%
Include parking
Detached: 12%
Semi-Detached: 43%
Terraced: 36%
Other: 10%

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 £347k. The second and third most expensive areas are NE33 with an average price of £222k and NE34 with an average price of £222k .

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 £180k. The second and third cheapest areas are NE34 with an average price of £222k and NE33 with an average price of £222k .

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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 £105k, costing on average £135 per sqft.

Average prices of flats by bedroom count are: £74k for a one-bedroom, £110k for a two-bedroom, £110k for a three-bedroom, and £55k for a four-bedroom.

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

In South Shields, 12% of flats have a balcony and 69% include parking.

What is the breakdown of lease types in South Shields?

The leasing mix in South Shields is 82% leasehold and 18% freehold.

£105k
Average Price
£74k
1 Bed
£110k
2 Bed
£110k
3 Bed
£55k
4 Bed
12%
Have a balcony
£135
per sqft
69%
Include parking
Leasehold: 82%
Freehold: 18%

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 £158k. The second and third most expensive areas are NE34 with an average price of £96k and NE33 with an average price of £92k .

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 £75k. The second and third cheapest areas are NE33 with an average price of £92k and NE34 with an average price of £96k .

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