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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 320 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
320
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
151.21(+269%)
Shoplifting
104.93(+764%)
Anti-social behaviour
97.43(+326%)
Criminal damage and arson
36.27(+203%)
Public order
33.77(+285%)
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 £116,000 in Beacon and Bents area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £288,950.

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
Detached1£240,000
Flats30£87,475
Semi-Detached7£130,000
Terraced44£132,498

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

NE339SX

Westoe Road

NE331HF

King Street

NE331NE

Fowler Street

NE331BU

King Street

NE332AF

Greens Place

NE332JA

Ocean Road

NE332RJ

Anderson Street

NE332SW

Erskine Road

NE332TE

Marine Approach

NE334NS

Newmarket Walk

NE331LN

Heron Drive

NE331NF

Fowler Street

NE331QQ

Charlotte Street

NE331RB

Secretan Way

NE332ER

Fairles Street

NE332JQ

Ocean Road

NE332JS

Pier Parade

NE331BB

Cornwallis Street

NE331RF

Forest Road

NE333JT

Dunelm Street

NE331BS

Chapter Row

NE331JW

Coble Landing

NE331LL

Wellington Drive

NE331RA

Henry Robson Way

NE332BY

Caer Urfa Close

NE332DL

Brigham Place

NE334PG

Claypath Lane

NE339BJ

Beacon and Bents

NE339DS

Beacon and Bents

NE332EJ

Roman Road

NE332NJ

Nelson Avenue

NE332PF

Wouldhave Court

NE332SP

Romilly Street

NE332TH

Erskine Road

NE333JY

Tennyson Street

NE339DJ

Beacon and Bents

NE331LF

Beacon and Bents

NE332AP

Roman Road

NE331HH

Salem Street

NE332BD

Lawe Road

NE332SX

Berkley Street

NE334NW

Victoria Road

NE334PJ

Elizabeth Street

NE331BZ

Chapter Row

NE331PG

Fowler Street

NE332HF

Salmon Street

NE332NB

Eleanor Street

NE332TB

Selbourne Street

NE334WU

Beacon and Bents

NE339SW

Westoe Road

NE331DA

King Street

NE331DP

King Street

NE332ED

Hedley Close

NE332JN

Lawe Road

NE332RF

Wallington Grove

NE333LN

Rosa Street

NE334LH

Halstead Place

NE332DR

Baring Street

NE332NW

Sea View Terrace

NE334QL

Bedford Avenue

NE331HU

King Street

NE332DQ

Coston Drive

NE332JR

George Scott Street

NE331EQ

Mill Dam

NE332AJ

Lawe Road

NE332RS

Broughton Road

NE332RZ

South Woodbine Street

NE339SA

Beacon and Bents

NE339SQ

Westoe Road

NE331BL

Beacon and Bents

NE331QD

St Hilda Street

NE332AQ

Greens Place

NE332BP

Baring Street

NE332LR

Denmark Centre

NE332PA

Chatsworth Court

NE334QQ

St Mark's Way

NE339ZZ

Beacon and Bents

NE331BP

East Street

NE332LX

Beacon and Bents

NE334PB

Percy Street

NE333JR

Graham Street

NE332EB

Mile End Road

NE332JE

Ocean Road

NE332SA

Beach Road

NE333JX

Wharton Street

NE333LJ

Beethoven Street

NE334PP

Westoe Road

NE331BW

East Street

NE332AA

Coston Drive

NE332AY

Lawe Road

NE332NG

Mariners Cottages

NE332PS

Winchester Street

NE332QT

Beach Road

NE332EQ

Baring Street

NE332JX

Beacon and Bents

NE332BB

Baring Street

NE331DH

King Street

NE332NE

Beach Road

NE332RT

Broughton Road

NE334NN

Brentwood Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.