Care Homes in NE31
The NE31 postcode district has 6 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 318 beds, falling under South Tyneside council. 5 are rated Good. 1 home currently requires improvement.
About care in NE31
NE31 covers Hebburn in South Tyneside — a post-industrial riverside town on the south bank of the Tyne, bounded by Jarrow to the west and Hebburn Quays to the east. The district has 6 CQC-registered care homes with 318 beds in total. Five of those homes hold a Good rating, while one Requires Improvement — giving the area a solid but not exceptional quality profile. With no Outstanding-rated providers currently operating here, families seeking top-tier care may need to look at neighbouring NE32 or NE34.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the NE31 postcode area?
There are 6 CQC-registered care homes in NE31, offering a combined 318 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in NE31 have?
Of the 6 care homes in NE31: 0 are rated Outstanding; 5 are rated Good; 1 requires improvement; and 0 have not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in NE31?
Hawthorn Court is among the highest-rated care homes in NE31, holding a CQC rating of Good with 62 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the NE31 postcode?
The NE31 postcode area falls under South Tyneside. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in NE31?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact South Tyneside's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data