# South Shields Property Market Summary
South Shields, a coastal town in South Tyneside, presents an intriguing property market characterised by notable volatility in recent years. With 18,833 properties and an overall average price of £109,261, the area offers relatively affordable housing compared to the national average. The market has experienced significant fluctuations, with average prices rising from around £140,000 in 2017-2019 to a peak of £215,439 in 2023, before moderating to £152,336 in 2024. The current trajectory shows prices settling in the mid-£160,000s range for 2025, suggesting a market finding equilibrium after recent volatility.
Transaction volumes tell an important story about market confidence and activity. Following a pandemic-related dip to 616 sales in 2020, the market rebounded strongly, with 2024 seeing the highest number of transactions (1,151 sales) in the dataset. This increased activity, coupled with the price correction from 2023's peak, indicates a market becoming more accessible to buyers. South Shields' combination of coastal location, relatively affordable property prices, and strong recent sales activity positions it as an area of interest for first-time buyers and investors seeking value in the North East property market.
The average house price in South Shields, Tyne And Wear is £109,261. Prices range from £150 to £15,503,090.
There are 18,833 properties in South Shields with 23,945 recorded transactions since 1995.
The median house price in South Shields is £86,625, compared to an average of £109,261.
South Shields has 7,363 terraced properties, 6,011 semi-detached properties, 3,688 flat / maisonette properties, 1,110 detached properties.
Average house prices in South Shields have risen by 177.5% from £43,245 in 1995 to £120,000 in 2026.
The most popular streets in South Shields by number of properties include Stanhope Road, Sunderland Road, Mowbray Road, St Vincent Street, Beaconside.
South Shields is located in Tyne And Wear, in the South Tyneside district.