Everything You Need to Know
Transport links, schools, health services, and council information for residents and newcomers to Hebburn.
Transport & Parking
Hebburn is extremely well-connected by Metro, bus, and road.
Metro
- Hebburn station is on the Tyne and Wear Metro Yellow Line.
- Direct trains to Newcastle, Gateshead, Jarrow, South Shields and the coast.
- Check live times and fares on the Nexus Metro website.
Buses
- Frequent local services including the 26, 27 and 36.
- Links to South Shields, Jarrow, Gateshead, Newcastle and Sunderland.
- Plan journeys and check times via Nexus / bustimes.org.
Cycling & Walking
- Riverside and local routes for getting around Hebburn on foot or by bike.
- Connections towards the Keelman's Way and wider Tyne cycle network.
- Cycle parking at Hebburn Metro station.
Driving & Parking
- The A185 runs through Hebburn, with the A19 and Tyne Tunnel close by.
- Free on-street parking on many residential streets.
- Town-centre and shopping parking around the Hebburn Central area.
- Metro is often quicker than driving into Newcastle at peak times.
Schools
Hebburn is served by South Tyneside's primary and secondary schools. Use the official tools below to find schools, read inspection reports and apply for places — we'll add a researched local schools guide during the content build.
Find a school
Search primary and secondary schools in Hebburn and across South Tyneside on GOV.UK's Get Information About Schools service.
Ofsted reports
Read the latest inspection report for any Hebburn school on the Ofsted website, or parent reviews on Ofsted Parent View.
School admissions
Apply for a place and check catchment areas and deadlines through South Tyneside Council's school admissions pages.
Health Services
GP surgeries, dentists, pharmacies, and nearby hospitals.
GP Surgeries
- Several NHS GP practices serve Hebburn and the surrounding area.
- Find and compare local surgeries and register online at nhs.uk.
Dentists & Pharmacies
- NHS and private dentists operate in and around the town.
- Use the nhs.uk 'find a dentist' and 'find a pharmacy' tools for up-to-date lists.
Urgent & Emergency Care
- Nearest A&E: South Tyneside District Hospital, Harton Lane, South Shields.
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead, is also within easy reach.
- For non-emergencies call NHS 111 or use 111 online.
Community Health
- Local NHS and community services are listed on the South Tyneside NHS pages.
- Check nhs.uk for opticians, mental-health support and other services.
Council Services
Useful information for dealing with South Tyneside Council.
Bin Collections
Check your household waste and recycling collection days on the South Tyneside Council website using your postcode.
Report an Issue
Report potholes, fly-tipping, street lighting problems, and other issues through the council's online reporting tools.
Planning Applications
View and comment on local planning applications through South Tyneside Council's planning portal.
Local Councillors
Hebburn is represented by ward councillors on South Tyneside Council. Contact details are on the council website.
Libraries
Hebburn Library is part of the South Tyneside library network, offering book lending, free WiFi and community activities.
Recycling
Kerbside recycling plus household waste recycling centres run by South Tyneside Council for larger items.