NE32 4HY area guide
Who lives in NE32 4HY, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.
- Neighbourhood
- Brockley Whins
- Council
- South Tyneside
- Region
- North East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,417 (2024)
What NE32 4HY is like
NE32 4HY is a postcode in the Brockley Whins area of South Tyneside. Because census and crime data isn’t published for single postcodes, the figures here cover the surrounding neighbourhood of about 1,417 people. 39.5% of households own their home, 10.7% rent privately and 49.5% are in social housing. The largest age group is 55–59, and 51.9% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more deprived parts of England. Higher-harm crime is well above the England and Wales average. Homes in NE32 4 sold for a median of £150,000 over the year to August 2026.
How NE32 4HY compares
Headline figures for NE32 4HY, set against England as a whole.
Worth knowing before you invest
Where NE32 4HY differs most from the national average.
- 01Higher crime than mostLook closer
48.9 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.
- 02More deprived than mostLook closer
Scores 2.0 out of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is most deprived). Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.
- 03A lot of social housingLook closer
49.5% of homes are social housing, against 17.1% across England.
- 04Well connectedPositive
5 stations within a mile and 38 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.
- 05Well-rated schoolsPositive
100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.
NE32 4HY FAQs
01Is NE32 4HY a good place to live?Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
02How much does a house cost in NE32 4HY?The median sale price over the last year was £150,000.
The median sale price over the last year was £150,000.
03Is NE32 4HY safe?How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
04Who lives in NE32 4HY?Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
05Which council covers NE32 4HY?The local authority for NE32 4HY is South Tyneside.
The local authority for NE32 4HY is South Tyneside.
06How well connected is NE32 4HY?Connectivity scores 8.0 out of 10.
Connectivity scores 8.0 out of 10.
Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.