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Beacon and Bents

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About

Beacon and Bents ward is a coastal area in South Tyneside, defined by its proximity to the North Sea. The ward includes the residential streets of Beacon Hill and the Bents Park, a large open green space used for community events. Its western boundary runs along the A183 coast road, separating it from the town centre. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types from different periods.

The coastline here features a long promenade and the sandy sweep of Sandhaven Beach. The area is directly adjacent to the historic South Pier and the mouth of the River Tyne. A notable local feature is the permanent funfair situated near the seafront. The ward's layout is heavily influenced by its seaside position, with many homes offering views over the water.

Area overview

On average Beacon and Bents has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 286 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 30.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Beacon and Bents is £37,274 per year. There are 3 schools in Beacon and Bents: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Beacon and Bents is home to around 8,796 people, with a population density of about 3,474.2 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
286
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
30%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Beacon and Bents Population
8,796
Population density
3,474.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
137.22(+255%)
Shoplifting
88.11(+653%)
Anti-social behaviour
84.13(+285%)
Criminal damage and arson
32.74(+187%)
Public order
31.49(+284%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,397
72.74%
Bangladeshi
1,433
16.3%
Other White
150
1.71%
Pakistani
114
1.3%
African
98
1.11%
Total population: 8,794

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,918
26.31%
No qualifications
1,653
22.68%
Level 3 (A level)
1,233
16.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,042
14.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
710
9.74%
Total 16+ residents: 7,289

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,123
27.27%
Owns with a mortgage
921
22.37%
Social rents from council
899
21.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
788
19.14%
Other social rented
232
5.63%
Total households: 4,118

Property prices in Beacon and Bents

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £127,500 in Beacon and Bents area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £460,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Beacon and Bents in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Beacon and Bents over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced44£142,500
Detached1£240,000
Flats31£92,000
Semi-Detached6£197,018

10 years median price trend in Beacon and Bents

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beacon and Bents.

All postcodes in Beacon and Bents

NE332JD

Ocean Road

NE332NW

Sea View Terrace

NE332TF

Bright Street

NE334PQ

Tudor Road

NE332HF

Salmon Street

NE332PA

Chatsworth Court

NE331HW

Queen Street

NE331JE

King Street

NE332RX

Belgrave Terrace

NE332BX

Agricola Court

NE331LL

Wellington Drive

NE332LY

Eastbourne Grove

NE339SP

Westoe Road

NE332EP

Julian Street

NE332AX

Roman Road

NE332EE

Cleveland Street

NE332EZ

Henry Nelson Street

NE332DU

Coston Drive

NE332NX

Flagg Court

NE334LU

Westoe Road

NE334LN

Newmarket Walk

NE331BN

Chapter Row

NE331QQ

Charlotte Street

NE332BT

Caesars Walk

NE334NT

Raynham Court

NE335QY

Western Approach

NE332QT

Beach Road

NE332RJ

Anderson Street

NE332JJ

Ocean Road

NE334LZ

Westoe Road

NE334LL

Newmarket Walk

NE332RF

Wallington Grove

NE331PZ

Fowler Street

NE334LQ

Downham Court

NE332AS

Pearson Street

NE332ED

Hedley Close

NE332TE

Marine Approach

NE334NW

Victoria Road

NE332AT

Henry Street

NE334NN

Brentwood Place

NE332NN

Beach Road

NE331PP

Burrow Street

NE334LP

Victoria Road

NE334PB

Percy Street

NE331TS

Mile End Road

NE335NN

Western Approach

NE334LJ

Newmarket Walk

NE334WU

Beacon and Bents

NE331BY

Beacon and Bents

NE332LZ

Beach Road

NE331JR

Church Way

NE331EH

Riverside Court

NE333LQ

Spohr Terrace

NE332SA

Beach Road

NE332SZ

Salisbury Street

NE339SJ

Westoe Road

NE331LZ

Albemarle Street

NE331NA

Fowler Street

NE331BU

King Street

NE331NE

Fowler Street

NE332LS

Flagg Court

NE332NP

Seafield Terrace

NE331DT

King Street

NE331TT

Fawcett Way

NE339SW

Westoe Road

NE339SN

Westoe Road

NE331BW

East Street

NE331HZ

King Street

NE331NU

Fowler Street

NE335QX

Crossgate

NE334PR

Robinson Street

NE332TG

Marine Approach

NE331PT

Forest Road

NE332AE

Greens Place

NE334PG

Claypath Lane

NE332SY

Erskine Road

NE332QA

Beach Road

NE333LS

Spohr Terrace

NE332HT

Ocean Road

NE339SA

Beacon and Bents

NE339SY

Westoe Road

NE332RS

Broughton Road

NE331DH

King Street

NE332RL

Westoe Road

NE332SD

Beach Road

NE332HE

Salmon Street

NE332PF

Wouldhave Court

NE339DS

Beacon and Bents

NE331TN

Mile End Road

NE331PR

Franklin Street

NE331BH

Market Place

NE332SX

Berkley Street

NE333LB

Hyde Street

NE335QS

Station Road

NE331HT

King Street

NE332RH

Blenheim Walk

NE332BB

Baring Street

NE332QU

Beach Road

NE332NL

Bents Park Road

NE331BT

East Smithy Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.