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Beacon and Bents

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, roughly 2.5× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 30% 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

Median price£131,000

Price per sq ft£144

Sales (last 12 months)78

Typical range (middle 50%)£83K – £183K

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £131,000 (about £144 per square foot) in Beacon and Bents area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £460,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Beacon and Bents over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	1	£240,000	£279	£240,000	£240,000	£240,000	£240,000
Semi-Detached	3	£214,035	£255	£145,604	£176,018	£255,518	£288,704
Terraced	47	£145,000	£146	£71,650	£96,000	£187,475	£272,500
Flats	27	£92,000	£124	£64,965	£71,000	£126,690	£184,800

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Beacon and Bents

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beacon and Bents.
Year	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£75,000	£315,000	£138,250
2017	£72,500	£128,750	£129,500
2018	£94,750	£135,000	£131,000
2019	£101,475	£232,500	£117,500
2020	£99,950	£150,000	£122,000
2021	£77,000	£205,000	£146,500
2022	£85,000	£302,000	£132,000
2023	£90,100	£187,000	£150,000
2024	£87,500	£163,500	£145,000
2025	£87,475	£180,000	£140,000
2026	£70,000	£217,500	£145,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Beacon and Bents.
Year	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£99	£174	£107
2017	£103	£108	£100
2018	£122	£161	£115
2019	£127	£214	£110
2020	£102	£152	£115
2021	£112	£179	£125
2022	£118	£236	£124
2023	£115	£162	£139
2024	£119	£182	£142
2025	£129	£146	£145
2026	£111	£197	£150

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

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