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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

NE339FG

Beacon and Bents

NE332EF

Livingstone Street

NE332RQ

Beacon and Bents

NE332TF

Bright Street

NE334NL

Victoria Road

NE332EA

Morton Walk

NE332EW

Julian Avenue

NE332LS

Flagg Court

NE332PU

Saville Street

NE339SP

Westoe Road

NE332EG

Morton Street

NE332HA

Roman Road

NE332JJ

Ocean Road

NE332QA

Beach Road

NE331PP

Burrow Street

NE332DF

Claudius Court

NE331BY

Beacon and Bents

NE331LH

River Drive

NE331PU

Charlotte Street

NE334LX

Westoe Road

NE331TL

River Drive

NE333PB

Hutton Row

NE331LR

Harbour View

NE331PQ

William Street

NE333LT

Spohr Terrace

NE334LS

Westoe Road

NE334PR

Robinson Street

NE339SH

Westoe Road

NE331PT

Forest Road

NE332HB

Roman Road

NE332NQ

Sea Way

NE333LW

Spohr Terrace

NE334LP

Victoria Road

NE332EX

Lawe Road

NE332JL

Ocean Road

NE332LD

Sea Road

NE339FQ

Beacon and Bents

NE332RY

Sydenham Terrace

NE339SB

Westoe Road

NE331AN

Barrington Street

NE331EX

Daltons Lane

NE331JQ

Captains Wharf

NE332AW

Trajan Street

NE332BT

Caesars Walk

NE332RD

Hatfield Square

NE331UE

Commercial Road

NE333LS

Spohr Terrace

NE334LL

Newmarket Walk

NE335DR

Western Approach

NE332AR

Fort Street

NE332JF

Ocean Road

NE332LA

Beacon and Bents

NE332LF

Lawe Road

NE332QU

Beach Road

NE333JZ

Wharton Street

NE331TN

Mile End Road

NE332JG

Beacon and Bents

NE331NU

Fowler Street

NE331RG

Commercial Road

NE332NS

Longleat Gardens

NE333JN

Ladysmith Street

NE339SY

Westoe Road

NE332BA

Baring Street

NE331ES

Brewery Lane

NE332HE

Salmon Street

NE332SY

Erskine Road

NE339DU

Beacon and Bents

NE332EL

Vespasian Avenue

NE332PT

Saville Street

NE332SS

Bolingbroke Street

NE334NA

Westoe Road

NE334PQ

Tudor Road

NE335QX

Crossgate

NE332EP

Julian Street

NE333LH

Spohr Terrace

NE334LZ

Westoe Road

NE339SE

Westoe Road

NE331HT

King Street

NE331JA

Long Row

NE331TF

Lady's Walk

NE332LZ

Beach Road

NE332RH

Blenheim Walk

NE331TT

Fawcett Way

NE332DS

Baring Street

NE332NN

Beach Road

NE332AN

Trajan Avenue

NE332DZ

Livingstone Place

NE332RU

Broughton Road

NE333LA

Ladysmith Street

NE334LR

Victoria Road

NE331NS

Fowler Street

NE331PN

Franklin Street

NE332QZ

Beach Road

NE334LW

Victoria Road

NE335QU

Western Approach

NE339SL

Westoe Road

NE339SU

Westoe Road

NE331PS

Garden Lane

NE332RG

Blenheim Walk

NE332RL

Westoe Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.