Postcode NE33 2JA 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 very high crime levels, with around 456.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.9× 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 £139,000 (around £146 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £92,000 and £191,250. The nearest station is Heworth, about 5.9 miles away. There are 6 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 1,095 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
South Shields East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 456.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 75.7% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 301 ft away from NE33 2JA.
South Shields East near NE33 2JA 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 5.9 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 |
| 0.4 mi | South Marine Park | Large | Walking directions to South Marine Park |
| 0.4 mi | St Stephen's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St Stephen's Gardens |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £139,000 (about £146 per square foot) in Beacon and Bents area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,450 up to £505,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £240,000 | £279 |
| Terraced | 56 | £169,000 | £156 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £142,500 | £138 |
| Flats | 34 | £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 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE33 2JA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | 14, Ocean Road, South Shields, NE33 2HZ | Other | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 13, Ocean Road, South Shields, NE33 2HT | Other | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2025 | 4 - 6, King Street, South Shields, NE33 1HT | Other | Freehold | £396,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2026 | 48, James Mather Street, South Shields, NE33 2DN | Other | Freehold | £65,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2026 | 48, James Mather Street, South Shields, NE33 2DN | Flats | Freehold | £65,000 |
In the NE33 2JA postcode area, located within South Shields East, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Marine Park Primary School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Hadrian Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Nov 2022. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 May 2024. |
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE33 2JA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Shields European Store | Ocean Road, South Tyneside, NE33 2JA | Walking directions to Shields European Store |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | Ocean Road, South Shields, NE33 2AA | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.1 mi | Station News | 4 Station Approach, South Shields, NE33 1HR | Walking directions to Station News |
| 0.2 mi | Beach News | 148 Ocean Road, South Shields, NE33 2JF | Walking directions to Beach News |
| 0.2 mi | Indiran Mini Mart | 162 Ocean Road, South Shields, NE33 2JF | Walking directions to Indiran Mini Mart |
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 2JA, 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 2JA records about 457 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around NE33 2JA in Beacon and Bents is £139,000 (about £146 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to NE33 2JA, including Marine Park Primary School (Requires improvement), Hadrian Primary School (Good) and St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE33 2JA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,095 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 2JA is Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sue Stonehouse (Green Party).