Postcode NE33 2BB 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 East area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% 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 median sale price in Beacon and Bents is £134,750 (around £144 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £91,500 and £189,963. The nearest station is Heworth, about 6.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and no 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 4,963 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
South Shields East has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.9% 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 2BB.
South Shields East near NE33 2BB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Laurel Park | Small | Walking directions to Laurel Park |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £134,750 (about £144 per square foot) in Beacon and Bents area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,450 up to £460,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £240,000 | £279 |
| Terraced | 51 | £169,999 | £150 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £140,250 | £172 |
| Flats | 32 | £92,750 | £120 |
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 | £142,500 |
| 2026 | £87,500 | £140,250 | £153,000 |
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 | £135 | £172 | £148 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE33 2BB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2026 | 22, Fort Square, South Shields, NE33 2BU | Terraced | Freehold | £149,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 11, Fort Square, South Shields, NE33 2BU | Terraced | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 05 Aug 2025 | 14, Fort Square, South Shields, NE33 2BU | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 130, Fort Street, South Shields, NE33 2AZ | Terraced | Freehold | £234,995 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 182, Roman Road, South Shields, NE33 2AX | Other | Freehold | £100,000 |
In the NE33 2BB postcode area, located within South Shields East, there are 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Primary | Hadrian Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Nov 2022. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Marine Park Primary School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.7 mi | Nursery | Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Dec 2013. |
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE33 2BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Ocean Road, South Shields, NE33 2AA | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Beach News | 148 Ocean Road, South Shields, NE33 2JF | Walking directions to Beach News |
| 0.4 mi | Indiran Mini Mart | 162 Ocean Road, South Shields, NE33 2JF | Walking directions to Indiran Mini Mart |
| 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 |
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 2BB, 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 2BB records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around NE33 2BB in Beacon and Bents is £134,750 (about £144 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to NE33 2BB, including Hadrian Primary School (Good), Marine Park Primary School (Requires improvement) and Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE33 2BB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,963 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 2BB is Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sue Stonehouse (Green Party).