Houses for sale in South Shields, South Tyneside


House Prices in South Shields

Properties in South Shields have an average house price of £153k and had 3,250 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
South Shields is an area in South Tyneside with 36,742 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 £152,967 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 33,780 sales logged over the past 31 years.

Prices have moved up over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £149,091, that's a rise of roughly 2.6%.

Looking back five years, average prices are up about 6.6% since 2021, a gain of around £9,448 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 21.3% since then, roughly 1.9% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace holds at about 1.8%.

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 £152,960. 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 £216,107, Harton at an average of £208,816 and Horsley Hill at an average of £182,339.


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 £106,983, West Park at an average of £115,868 and Simonside And Rekendyke at an average of £123,464.


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 £152,967
Price decrease
-5%
369 Properties
2025 £160,566
Price increase
7%
1,004 Properties
2024 £148,704
Price decrease
-0,3%
975 Properties
2023 £149,091
Price increase
1%
902 Properties
2022 £147,615
Price increase
3%
1,100 Properties
2021 £143,519
Price increase
4%
1,222 Properties
2020 £137,992
Price increase
2%
875 Properties
2019 £135,008
Price increase
1%
987 Properties
2018 £133,274
Price increase
7%
970 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
Detached House £310,754.00 147 Detached Houses
Flat £90,371.00 754 Flats
Semi Detached House £195,438.00 1,019 Semi Detached Houses
Terraced House £138,457.00 1,330 Terraced Houses
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.

Transport in South Shields

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