Postcode NE33 1BL is located in a major urban area, within the Beacon and Bents ward of South Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the South Shields West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 315.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in South Shields West is £28,900 per year. The nearest station is Heworth located about 5.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is North Marine Park.
South Shields West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,844 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
South Shields West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 315.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 56.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 43.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in South Shields West is £28,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE33 1BL.
South Shields West near NE33 1BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Heworth located about 5.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | North Marine Park | Large | Walking directions to North Marine Park |
| 0.4 mi | St Stephen's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St Stephen's Gardens |
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £118,500 in Beacon and Bents area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £240,000 |
| Flats | 21 | £84,950 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £130,000 |
| Terraced | 43 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Beacon and Bents
In the NE33 1BL postcode area, located within South Shields West, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE33 1BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Shields European Store | Ocean Road, South Tyneside, NE33 2JA | Walking directions to Shields European Store |
| 0.1 mi | Station News | 4 Station Approach, South Shields, NE33 1HR | Walking directions to Station News |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | Ocean Road, South Shields, NE33 2AA | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | 19,18 Market Place, South Shields, NE33 1JF | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Shop 'n' Save | Crossgate, South Shields, NE33 5QX | Walking directions to Shop 'n' Save |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.