Bowman Place High Shields, South Tyneside
1 address across 1 postcode (NE33), about 140 m long. USRN 36818884.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2018 the median was £69,000 across 1 sale.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in South Tyneside costs £2,434 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Heworth, about 8.7 km (5.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 50 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 11 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Trinity Medical Centre, about 400 m (0.2 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 22% of households owned their home and 13% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 177 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | £69,000 | £69,000 | £69,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £77,000 | £77,000 | £77,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £73,500 | £73,500 | £73,500 |
| 2003 | 1 | £48,500 | £48,500 | £48,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2024 | 17 NE33 5RS | Terraced | £317,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 7 Dec 2018 | 20 NE33 5RS | Terraced | £69,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2014 | 3 NE33 5RS | Terraced | £77,000 | |
| 1 Apr 2011 | 3 NE33 5RS | Terraced | £73,500 | |
| 26 Jun 2003 | 3 NE33 5RS | Terraced | £48,500 |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in South Tyneside in 2026-27: Band D £2,434 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,623 | £1,893 | £2,164 | £2,434 | £2,975 | £3,516 | £4,057 | £4,869 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (63% of about 1,150 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land at Holborn: up to 299 homes, permissioned (320 m)
- Land at 1 Robinson Street: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- South Shields, not permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- South Tyneside House: up to 24 homes, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Fowler Street Improvement Area – Land off Burrow Street housing-led regeneration site (former Beautiful Homes site): up to 40 homes, not permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- Fowler Street Improvement Area – Winchester Street housing-led regeneration site: up to 35 homes, not permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- Land at Salem Street: up to 18 homes, not permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
- Land at Queen St: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 11 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE33 5RS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) |
| Sunderland 709,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.2 km (6.3 miles) | |
| Manors 64,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.9 km (6.8 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Chichester (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| South Shields (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 850 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Tyne Dock (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 18 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 56 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Western Approach-Tudor Road Laygate | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange South Shields | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | South Shields Ferry Terminal | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tyne Commission Quay Car Park | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 31 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest One Trinity Green Car Park | 130 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 16.9 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Trinity Medical Centre | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest New George St. Pharmacy | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 16 - 22 Westoe Road | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | South Tyneside District Hospital | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | South Shields Police Station | 210 m |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 210 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,170 m² | 50 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.4 ha | 200 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 440 m² | 290 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,290 m² | 240 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.4 ha | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 9 parks and gardens, 5.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Old Town Hall, a listed building (Grade I), 700 m (0.4 miles) north. 43 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Old Town Hall | Listed building, Grade I | 700 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Accumulator Tower in Albert Edward Dock | Listed building, Grade II* | 910 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| North and South Marine Parks and Bents Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Roman fort, South Shields | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ballast Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Shields Harbour | Tidal water | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| The Narrows | Tidal water | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Northern Wave Trap | Wetland | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Spital Dene | Valley | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north |
| West Plantation | Wood | 4.8 km (3 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 1 | 1 |
None of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for South Tyneside: see them on the South Tyneside page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Laygate Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Marine Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Tyne Coast College | 16 plus | 14–99 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Westoe Crown Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Mortimer Community College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Stanhope Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hadrian Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mortimer Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ashley Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Waterville Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masterchef NE33 5DL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 4 Good | 30 Sep 2025 |
| New Green Street Convenience Store NE33 5DL | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 17 May 2024 |
| Wok Inn NE33 1RQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Fast Food Zone NE33 5RF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 4 Good | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Madina Food Store NE33 5RG | Mobile caterer | 200 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Uncle Bucks Coffee Shop NE33 5QU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2026 |
| AJ's Store Green Street Post Office NE33 5DY | Mobile caterer | 220 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Dicksons Pork Shop NE33 5DX | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 27 Oct 2025 |
| LIDL NE33 5RG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 230 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2015 |
| Trimmers NE33 1RW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jan 2023 |
| Afro-Naija Store NE33 5DY | Retailers - other | 240 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bar Blue NE33 5DR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Hoopers NE33 5DZ | Retailers - other | 250 m | 4 Good | 2 Nov 2023 |
| Sylhet Spice NE33 5DY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 4 Good | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Aneesas Express NE33 5DU | Other catering premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 30 Aug 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 64 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 |
| Shoplifting | 21 |
| Public order | 17 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Other crime | 8 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Robbery | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Frederick Street (35); On or near Supermarket (29); On or near Police Station (27); On or near Trinity Walk (25); On or near Parking Area (18).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 22% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 11% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 63% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 42% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 20% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 13% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 38% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 14% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 21% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 13% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- NE33 5RS: 1 address of 22 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Regent Court · Regent Court · Wilson Street · Brunswick Street · Trinity Walk · Laygate Place · Tudor Road · New Green Street · Western Approach · Hill Street · Rekendyke Lane · Palace Close
All the streets in NE33 and across South Tyneside.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.