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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 78 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-Detached5£180,000
Terraced42£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

NE331AF

St Hilda Street

NE331BT

East Smithy Street

NE331SJ

Coronation Street

NE332AS

Pearson Street

NE331NB

Keppel Street

NE332AL

Lawe Road

NE332NP

Seafield Terrace

NE339ST

Westoe Road

NE332EN

Lawe Road

NE332ET

Woodlands Terrace

NE332HD

St Aidans Road

NE331JF

Market Place

NE332ND

Wouldhave Street

NE332SZ

Salisbury Street

NE332BX

Agricola Court

NE332DW

Ocean Road

NE332RB

Hatfield Square

NE334LU

Westoe Road

NE334NR

Newmarket Walk

NE339SG

Westoe Road

NE331AX

Waterloo Square

NE331EA

Commercial Road

NE331RL

Henry Robson Way

NE331TA

Mile End Road

NE332HT

Ocean Road

NE332NU

Petworth Close

NE331LQ

Wapping Street

NE332NF

Salisbury Place

NE333LL

Hyde Street

NE339SJ

Westoe Road

NE339SN

Westoe Road

NE331DT

King Street

NE331PZ

Fowler Street

NE332AB

Greens Place

NE332EH

Vespasian Street

NE332RP

Broughton Road

NE339SD

Westoe Road

NE339SS

Westoe Road

NE339TA

Westoe Road

NE331BN

Chapter Row

NE331PR

Franklin Street

NE331PX

Charlotte Street

NE332AX

Roman Road

NE332BU

Fort Square

NE332DN

James Mather Street

NE332JD

Ocean Road

NE333LE

Mozart Street

NE334PN

Derby Terrace

NE335NN

Western Approach

NE339GG

Beacon and Bents

NE332DP

Pollard Street

NE332DX

Coston Drive

NE332PB

Anderson Street

NE332SD

Beach Road

NE339SF

Westoe Road

NE331BH

Market Place

NE331HR

Queen Street

NE331PD

Fowler Street

NE332AZ

Fort Street

NE332BE

Prince Georg Square

NE332LY

Eastbourne Grove

NE332NL

Bents Park Road

NE332RR

Broughton Road

NE332TG

Marine Approach

NE334NP

Newmarket Walk

NE334NQ

Victoria Road

NE331JL

Broad Landing

NE333LD

Handel Street

NE331AZ

Coronation Street

NE332NH

Marina Drive

NE334AL

Frost Mews

NE331NA

Fowler Street

NE332AU

Beacon Street

NE332PR

Saville Street

NE332RX

Belgrave Terrace

NE331HD

North Street

NE331JR

Church Way

NE331LS

Harbour View

NE332EZ

Henry Nelson Street

NE333LP

Burleigh Street

NE333LR

Hyde Street

NE334QH

Bedford Avenue

NE331HZ

King Street

NE331JJ

Ferry Approach

NE331LZ

Albemarle Street

NE331TH

Claypit Close

NE332NT

Longleat Gardens

NE332TD

South Woodbine Street

NE332EE

Cleveland Street

NE333LQ

Spohr Terrace

NE339SR

Westoe Road

NE331JE

King Street

NE331TS

Mile End Road

NE332AE

Greens Place

NE332NX

Flagg Court

NE332RE

Wallington Grove

NE333JS

Wharton Street

NE331JY

River Drive

NE331HL

Queen Street

NE332DT

Coston Drive

Data Sources

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