South Shields
Built-up area in South Tyneside, England
| Coordinates: | 54.981, -1.42 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 37 65 |
| Population: | 83,655 |
South Shields is a coastal town at the mouth of the River Tyne in South Tyneside, England. Sitting where the river meets the North Sea, it has sandy beaches, cliffs and a long promenade, with landmarks such as Souter Lighthouse and the lively Fish Quay that reflect its maritime character.
Historically a coal-exporting port and shipbuilding centre, South Shields retains industrial roots alongside historic sites like Arbeia Roman Fort, now a museum. Today the local economy blends tourism, retail and light industry, and the town is known for its strong community identity and events that celebrate its seafaring and cultural heritage within the wider Tyneside area.
Postcode districts covering South Shields
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Sunderland 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Hartlepool 23.2 miles37.4 km
- Gateshead 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Washington 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Durham 15 miles24.2 km
- Wallsend 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Newburn 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Whitley Bay 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Houghton-le-Spring 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Blyth 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Peterlee 15.6 miles25.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Westoe Ward 0.3 miles0.5 km
- West Park Ward 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Harton Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Horsley Hill Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Cleadon Park Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Simonside and Rekendyke Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Beacon and Bents Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Whiteleas Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Biddick and All Saints Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Bede Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Cleadon and East Boldon Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Cleadon Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
Example postcodes in South Shields
NE33 4AF, NE34 8PL, NE33 1LL, NE34 7JP, NE33 5BZ, NE33 9GG, NE33 3BB, NE33 3BT, NE34 7HJ … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 32.6 miles52.5 km
- Brockley railway station 2.2 miles3.5 km
- East Boldon Rail Station 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Haymarket bus station 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Eldon Square bus station 7.8 miles12.5 km
Hotels near South Shields Ad
- The Tynemouth Castle Inn - the Inn Collection Group 4 3.1 miles5 km
- The Seaburn Inn - the Inn Collection Group 3 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Staybridge Suites Newcastle 4 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Holiday Inn Sunderland - City Centre 4 5.3 miles8.5 km
- The Little Haven Hotel 3 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Lemonfield Hotel 4 3.9 miles6.3 km
- The Longship 2 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Clarion Hotel Newcastle South 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Newcastle 4 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Innside by Meliá Newcastle 4 7.7 miles12.3 km
Schools in South Shields
- Bamburgh School Special
- Biddick Hall Infants' School Primary
- Biddick Hall Junior School Primary
- Forest View Primary Primary
- Hadrian Primary School Primary
- Harton Academy Secondary
- Harton Primary School Primary
- Holy Trinity C of E Academy (South Shields) Primary
- Laygate Community School Primary
- Marine Park Primary School Primary
- Mortimer Community College Secondary
- Mortimer Primary School Primary
- Park View School Special
- Ridgeway Primary Academy Primary
- Sea View Primary School Primary
- St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields Primary
- St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields Primary
- St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields Primary
- St Wilfrid's RC College Secondary
- … See all
Local points of interest
- Shields Harbour Harbour 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Arbeia museum Museum 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Arbeia Roman Fort Archaeological site 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Cullercoats Harbour Harbour 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Segedunum museum Museum 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Segedunum Roman Fort Archaeological site 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Stadium of Light Stadium 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Sunderland Harbour Harbour 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Gateshead International Stadium Stadium 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Barn at The Biscuit factory Museum 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Baltic Art Centre Museum 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Holy Jesus Hospital Historic site 7.5 miles12 km