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St Wilfrid's RC CollegeOutstandingSt Bede's Catholic Primary School, South ShieldsOutstandingWaterville Primary SchoolGoodCollingwood Primary SchoolGoodNorham High SchoolGoodThe average house price in South Shields is £154,007, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows South Shields house price trends over the last 30 years.
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Is South Shields a nice place to live?
South Shields is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.
How safe is South Shields?
South Shields has an above average crime rate for a North East town, with around 97 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 30% above the national average, and 30% above the Tyne and Wear average.
What are the best schools in South Shields?
South Shields has 77 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools are St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields and St Wilfrid's RC College. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Westoe Crown Primary School and Sea View Primary School. Note: 5 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of South Shields?
The majority of residents in South Shields identify as White (British) (91%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (94%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.