Drake Close, South Shields
House prices, sold prices and local information for NE33 5DE.
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At a glance
16 property sales on Drake Close, South Shields have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £115,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £111,222. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Drake Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Drake Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all NE33 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 61% freehold and 39% leasehold across 18 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 9 | £111,222 | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 4 | £137,500 | 19 Oct 2023 |
| Flat | 3 | £65,567 | 16 Jun 2025 |
Sold prices on Drake Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9, Drake Close NE33 5DE | 15 Dec 2025 | £115,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Drake Close NE33 5DE | 16 Jun 2025 | £109,950 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 16, Drake Close NE33 5DE | 18 Feb 2025 | £167,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 32, Drake Close NE33 5DE | 19 Oct 2023 | £180,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 26, Drake Close NE33 5DE | 25 Aug 2023 | £120,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Drake Close NE33 5DE | 18 Oct 2022 | £23,750 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 3, Drake Close NE33 5DE | 19 Jan 2022 | £30,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 27, Drake Close NE33 5DE | 16 Apr 2021 | £137,500 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 17, Drake Close NE33 5DE | 31 Oct 2019 | £110,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 24, Drake Close NE33 5DE | 23 Nov 2018 | £74,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 16, Drake Close NE33 5DE | 10 Aug 2018 | £132,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, Drake Close NE33 5DE | 24 Nov 2017 | £63,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Drake Close NE33 5DE | 7 Jul 2017 | £74,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 16, Drake Close NE33 5DE | 16 Jun 2017 | £94,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 47, Drake Close NE33 5DE | 2 Jun 2017 | £160,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 11, Drake Close NE33 5DE | 13 Mar 2017 | £63,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 41, Drake Close NE33 5DE | 13 Apr 2016 | £122,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 41, Drake Close NE33 5DE | 1 Apr 2016 | £125,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9, Drake Close | £74,500 (Jul 2017) → £115,000 (Dec 2025) | +54% over 8 yrs |
| 16, Drake Close | £94,000 (Jun 2017) → £132,500 (Aug 2018) → £167,500 (Feb 2025) | +78% over 8 yrs |
| 3, Drake Close | £30,000 (Jan 2022) → £23,750 (Oct 2022) | -21% over under a year |
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Schools near Drake Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laygate Community School 227 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Stanhope Primary School 233 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Mortimer Community College 1,139 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields 230 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields 231 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.7 mi |
| Mortimer Primary School 588 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Ashley Academy 396 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre 78 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 4–16 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train, tram & metro stations
- Brockley Whins station 2.0 mi · 40 min walk
- East Boldon station 2.8 mi · 57 min walk
- Seaburn station 4.4 mi · 1 hr 29 min walk
- Chichester (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) 0.4 mi · 7 min walk
- Tyne Dock (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) 0.7 mi · 13 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- South Eldon Street-Drake Close (N-Bound, South Eldon Street) 1 min walk
- South Eldon Street-Cain House (S-Bound, South Eldon Street) 1 min walk
- Reed Street (W-Bound, Reed Street) 2 min walk
- Reed Street (E-Bound, Reed Street) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Trinity Medical Centre
New George Street, South Shields · 0.2 mi - St George & Riverside Medical Practice
New George Street, South Shields · 0.2 mi - West View Surgery
Gordon Street, South Shields · 0.4 mi - Imeary Medical Group
Stanhope Parade Health Centre, Gordon Street, South Shields · 0.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Heron Heron Frederick Street South Shields · 0.3 mi
- Lidl Lidl Central South Shields South Shields · 0.3 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Meldon Terrace Dean Road · 0.4 mi
- Aldi Aldi South Shields · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- New George St. Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- J M & W Darling Ltd · 0.4 mi
- J.m.& W.darling Limited · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- Dean Road Dental Practice · 0.5 mi
- St Michaels Dental Practice · 0.7 mi
- 16 - 22 Westoe Road · 0.7 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 1 of 10 |
| Employment | 1 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 38.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 23.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 37.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 699 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 71.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 15.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,254 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 95% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 92% |
Share of homes across South Tyneside with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Drake Close
Ethnic group
| Here | South Tyneside | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86.5% | 94.4% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 6.4% | 2.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.6% | 1.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 2% | 0.5% |
Religion
| Here | South Tyneside | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 44.3% | 52.6% |
| No religion | 41.5% | 39.3% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | South Tyneside | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.3% | 95.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 10.7% | 4.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | South Tyneside | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.8% | 20.5% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 21.8% | 26.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.4% | 18.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14% | 14.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 13.2% | 10.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 8% |
| Other qualifications | 2.9% | 2.5% |
General health
| Here | South Tyneside | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.7% | 43.7% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 33.1% |
| Fair health | 19.8% | 15.5% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 5.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | South Tyneside | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 45.8% | 32.7% |
| 1 car or van in household | 38.3% | 41.9% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 12.9% | 20.2% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 3% | 5.1% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of South Tyneside.
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