Houses for sale in South Shields, South Tyneside


House Prices in South Shields

Properties in South Shields have an average house price of £152k and had 2,797 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
South Shields is an area in South Tyneside with 36,688 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £900k.


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Property price trends in South Shields

According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in South Shields sold for £147,373 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 33,326 sales logged over the past 31 years.

Prices have held fairly steady over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £149,081, values are broadly unchanged.

Looking back five years, average prices are up about 2.7% since 2021, a gain of around £3,814 in cash terms.

Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £126,156, so the typical sold price has climbed about 16.8% since then, roughly 1.6% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace holds at about 1.6%.

Frequently asked questions about South Shields


What is the average price for a property for sale in South Shields?

The average price for a property for sale in South Shields is £151,690. This amount is 12% lower than the average price in South Tyneside. There are more than 10,000 property listings for sale in South Shields.


What locations have the most expensive properties for sale in South Shields?

The locations with the most expensive properties for sale in South Shields are Whitburn And Marsden at an average of £216,426, Harton at an average of £206,051 and Cleadon Park at an average of £186,362.


What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in South Shields?

The locations with the most affordable properties for sale in South Shields are Biddick And All Saints at an average of £108,051, West Park at an average of £116,079 and Simonside And Rekendyke at an average of £122,251.


Which train stations are available in or near South Shields?

Some of the train stations available in or near South Shields are Sunderland, Heworth and Manors.


Property Price Paid in South Shields by Year

The average sold property price by year was:

Year Average Sold Price Price Change
Sold Properties More information
2026 £147,373
Price decrease
-7%
60 Properties
2025 £157,781
Price increase
6%
862 Properties
2024 £148,978
Price decrease
-0,1%
972 Properties
2023 £149,081
Price increase
1%
903 Properties
2022 £147,615
Price increase
3%
1,100 Properties
2021 £143,559
Price increase
4%
1,221 Properties
2020 £137,992
Price increase
2%
875 Properties
2019 £135,008
Price increase
1%
987 Properties
2018 £133,235
Price increase
7%
971 Properties
2017 £123,404
Price decrease
-2%
1,000 Properties
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.

Property Price per Property Type in South Shields

Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.

The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:

Property Type Average Sold Price Sold Properties
Semi Detached House £193,891.00 868 Semi Detached Houses
Terraced House £137,863.00 1,159 Terraced Houses
Detached House £303,535.00 126 Detached Houses
Flat £89,986.00 644 Flats
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.

Transport in South Shields

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