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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

NE332LD

Sea Road

NE332AZ

Fort Street

NE331HF

King Street

NE331HL

Queen Street

NE332SP

Romilly Street

NE331DP

King Street

NE331LQ

Wapping Street

NE332RZ

South Woodbine Street

NE331LF

Beacon and Bents

NE334LW

Victoria Road

NE332NS

Longleat Gardens

NE339SD

Westoe Road

NE332EB

Mile End Road

NE339ST

Westoe Road

NE332HD

St Aidans Road

NE339TA

Westoe Road

NE339SR

Westoe Road

NE331RR

Secretan Way

NE332RG

Blenheim Walk

NE331DA

King Street

NE332DZ

Livingstone Place

NE331AN

Barrington Street

NE331JY

River Drive

NE339FG

Beacon and Bents

NE331JA

Long Row

NE334NP

Newmarket Walk

NE332DW

Ocean Road

NE331NS

Fowler Street

NE332RU

Broughton Road

NE332NH

Marina Drive

NE332JX

Beacon and Bents

NE333JZ

Wharton Street

NE332EH

Vespasian Street

NE333LL

Hyde Street

NE332NR

Dale Street

NE331NT

Fowler Street

NE333LH

Spohr Terrace

NE335DR

Western Approach

NE332DQ

Coston Drive

NE331PN

Franklin Street

NE332AQ

Greens Place

NE332JQ

Ocean Road

NE332DY

Cleveland Court

NE332RN

Broughton Road

NE332DT

Coston Drive

NE333LP

Burleigh Street

NE331JQ

Captains Wharf

NE332PR

Saville Street

NE331RA

Henry Robson Way

NE332EQ

Baring Street

NE332DS

Baring Street

NE332AW

Trajan Street

NE332PU

Saville Street

NE332JS

Pier Parade

NE331BS

Chapter Row

NE334NS

Newmarket Walk

NE333LR

Hyde Street

NE339ZZ

Beacon and Bents

NE332JG

Beacon and Bents

NE334PN

Derby Terrace

NE332ES

Urfa Terrace

NE332JA

Ocean Road

NE332LR

Denmark Centre

NE331AF

St Hilda Street

NE332EY

St Aidans Road

NE334AL

Frost Mews

NE332DN

James Mather Street

NE339SG

Westoe Road

NE334PP

Westoe Road

NE331LW

Albion Court

NE332PS

Winchester Street

NE332LX

Beacon and Bents

NE333JS

Wharton Street

NE331BL

Beacon and Bents

NE333LE

Mozart Street

NE331PX

Charlotte Street

NE334NA

Westoe Road

NE333PB

Hutton Row

NE332BU

Fort Square

NE331LE

Waverley

NE332LF

Lawe Road

NE339SQ

Westoe Road

NE331EQ

Mill Dam

NE332ET

Woodlands Terrace

NE331PQ

William Street

NE332AR

Fort Street

NE332RT

Broughton Road

NE332EG

Morton Street

NE339SB

Westoe Road

NE332PT

Saville Street

NE332SW

Erskine Road

NE332EN

Lawe Road

NE332HZ

Ocean Road

NE332BA

Baring Street

NE331HH

Salem Street

NE332AF

Greens Place

NE332RB

Hatfield Square

NE332BE

Prince Georg Square

NE331RB

Secretan Way

NE331LR

Harbour View

Data Sources

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