Postcode NE33 1EQ 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 5.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Redburn Dene.
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 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 of residents in South Shields West is £28,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE33 1EQ.
South Shields West near NE33 1EQ has high flood risk (more than 3.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Redburn Dene | Medium | Walking directions to Redburn Dene |
| 0.5 mi | Portberry Memorial Park | Small | Walking directions to Portberry Memorial Park |
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 1EQ postcode area, located within South Shields West, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE33 1EQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda | 15 Coronation Street, South Shields, NE33 1AZ | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 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 | Station News | 4 Station Approach, South Shields, NE33 1HR | Walking directions to Station News |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | 193 Laygate, South Shields, NE33 5RG | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.