Postcode NE33 1EH is located in a major urban area, within the Beacon and Bents area 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 211.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Shields West is £31,984 per year. The median sale price in Beacon and Bents is £138,000 (around £147 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £92,000 and £190,000. The nearest station is Heworth, about 5.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Portberry Memorial Park.
South Shields West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,508 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
South Shields West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 211.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.5% 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 per household in South Shields West is £31,984 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE33 1EH.
South Shields West near NE33 1EH 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 5.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Portberry Memorial Park | Small | Walking directions to Portberry Memorial Park |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £138,000 (about £147 per square foot) in Beacon and Bents area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,450 up to £505,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 56 | £169,000 | £156 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £142,500 | £138 |
| Flats | 32 | £94,225 | £124 |
Sale price
| 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 | £89,975 | £180,000 | £145,000 |
| 2026 | £92,000 | £142,500 | £154,000 |
Price per sq ft
| 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 | £126 | £146 | £146 |
| 2026 | £137 | £138 | £159 |
There were 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE33 1EH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2026 | 39, Riverside Court, South Shields, NE33 1EH | Flats | Leasehold | £114,500 | |
| 29 Jan 2026 | 9, Riverside Court, South Shields, NE33 1EH | Other | Leasehold | £100,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 43, Riverside Court, South Shields, NE33 1EH | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 02 Mar 2026 | Flat A, Quadrant, 55, Mill Dam, South Shields, NE33 1EQ | Flats | Leasehold | £123,380 | |
| 08 Jun 2026 | Focus, Station Road, South Shields, NE33 1RD | Other | Leasehold | £4,375,000 |
In the NE33 1EH postcode area, located within South Shields West, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 May 2024. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Laygate Community School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Oct 2012. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Marine Park Primary School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Jun 2026. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE33 1EH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda | 15 Coronation Street, South Shields, NE33 1AZ | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | 19,18 Market Place, South Shields, NE33 1JF | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Shop 'n' Save | Crossgate, South Shields, NE33 5QX | Walking directions to Shop 'n' Save |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | 193 Laygate, South Shields, NE33 5RG | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | 10,12 Frederick Street, South Shields, NE33 5EA | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
Annual council tax rates for South Tyneside district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE33 1EH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sue Stonehouse
Beacon and Bents - Elected 2 May 2024
Emma Lewell-Buck
South Shields - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE33 1EH records about 211 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NE33 1EH in Beacon and Bents is £138,000 (about £147 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to NE33 1EH, including St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields (Outstanding), Laygate Community School (Good) and Marine Park Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE33 1EH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,508 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for South Shields covering NE33 1EH is Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sue Stonehouse (Green Party).