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South Shields

For buyers who want town-centre convenience with the coast on the doorstep, South Shields offers one of the most varied lifestyles in the area.

Living in South Shields

Property in South Shields

Transport and commuting

Outdoors and leisure

Is South Shields right for you?

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JARROW

Historic, well connected and full of character, Jarrow combines a strong sense of place with convenient transport, established residential neighbourhoods and easy access to the River Tyne.

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BILL QUAY & PELAW

Close neighbours with excellent access to the Metro and River Tyne, Bill Quay and Pelaw offer buyers convenient connections, established housing and plenty of everyday practicality.

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EAST BOLDON

A characterful village with independent amenities and its own Metro station, East Boldon combines traditional surroundings with particularly convenient transport connections.

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WHITBURN

A traditional coastal village with a strong sense of place, Whitburn offers buyers village amenities, attractive housing and some of the North East's best coastal scenery close at hand.

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HEBBURN

Well connected, practical and increasingly popular, Hebburn offers a strong combination of everyday convenience, green space and straightforward access to Newcastle, Gateshead and the rest of South Tyneside.

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CLEADON

Leafy, established and close to open countryside, Cleadon offers a village setting while remaining conveniently positioned between South Shields and Sunderland.

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BOLDON COLLIERY

Convenient for the A19, Metro and major leisure facilities, Boldon Colliery offers a practical location with an established community and a wide range of housing.

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