Postcode NE33 2AR 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 92.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Shields East is £40,552 per year. The nearest station is Heworth, about 6.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is North Marine Park.
South Shields East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,615 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
South Shields East has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.8% 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 per household in South Shields East is £40,552 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE33 2AR.
South Shields East near NE33 2AR 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 6.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | North Marine Park | Large | Walking directions to North Marine Park |
| 0.4 mi | South Marine Park | Large | Walking directions to South Marine Park |
| 0.3 mi | St Stephen's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St Stephen's Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £240,000 | £279 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £214,035 | £255 |
| Terraced | 47 | £145,000 | £146 |
| Flats | 27 | £92,000 | £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 | £87,475 | £180,000 | £140,000 |
| 2026 | £70,000 | £217,500 | £145,000 |
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 | £129 | £146 | £145 |
| 2026 | £111 | £197 | £150 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE33 2AR.
In the NE33 2AR postcode area, located within South Shields East, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE33 2AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Beach News | 148 Ocean Road, South Shields, NE33 2JF | Walking directions to Beach News |
| 0.3 mi | Indiran Mini Mart | 162 Ocean Road, South Shields, NE33 2JF | Walking directions to Indiran Mini Mart |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Ocean Road, South Shields, NE33 2AA | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Shields European Store | Ocean Road, South Tyneside, NE33 2JA | Walking directions to Shields European Store |
| 0.4 mi | Station News | 4 Station Approach, South Shields, NE33 1HR | Walking directions to Station News |
Annual council tax rates for South Tyneside district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE33 2AR, 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 2AR records about 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around NE33 2AR in South Shields East is £131,000 (about £144 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to NE33 2AR, including Hadrian Primary School (Good), Marine Park Primary School (Outstanding) and Westoe Crown Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE33 2AR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,615 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 2AR is Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sue Stonehouse (Green Party).
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.