Postcode NE33 2AF 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 East area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 103.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in South Shields East is £33,400 per year. The nearest station is Heworth located about 6.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is North Marine Park.
South Shields East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,542 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
South Shields East has a high crime rate, with approximately 103.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 57.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in South Shields East is £33,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE33 2AF.
South Shields East near NE33 2AF 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 6.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | North Marine Park | Large | Walking directions to North Marine Park |
| 0.1 mi | St Stephen's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St Stephen's Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Laurel Park | Small | Walking directions to Laurel 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 2AF postcode area, located within South Shields East, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE33 2AF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Ocean Road, South Shields, NE33 2AA | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Station News | 4 Station Approach, South Shields, NE33 1HR | Walking directions to Station News |
| 0.4 mi | Shields European Store | Ocean Road, South Tyneside, NE33 2JA | Walking directions to Shields European Store |
| 0.5 mi | Beach News | 148 Ocean Road, South Shields, NE33 2JF | Walking directions to Beach News |
| 0.5 mi | Asda | Saville Street, North Shields, NE30 1NT | Walking directions to Asda |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.