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Beacon and Bents

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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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Beacon and Bents Population

8,796

Population density

3,474.2 per km²

Crime

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

British

6,397

72.74%

Bangladeshi

1,433

16.3%

Other White

150

1.71%

Pakistani

114

1.3%

African

1.11%

Total population: 8,794

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Terraced	44	£142,500	£72,150	£99,250	£184,625	£283,126
Detached	1	£240,000	£240,000	£240,000	£240,000	£240,000
Flats	31	£92,000	£59,500	£74,500	£132,000	£217,500
Semi-Detached	6	£197,018	£104,250	£132,750	£232,384	£282,375

10 years median price trend in Beacon and Bents

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Economics

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Housing

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