Postcode NE33 2PS 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 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 nearest station is Heworth, about 5.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is North Marine Park.
South Shields East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,281 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% 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 258 ft away from NE33 2PS.
South Shields East near NE33 2PS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | North Marine Park | Large | Walking directions to North Marine Park |
| 0.4 mi | South Marine Park | Large | Walking directions to South Marine Park |
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 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE33 2PS.
In the NE33 2PS postcode area, located within South Shields East, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE33 2PS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Shields European Store | Ocean Road, South Tyneside, NE33 2JA | Walking directions to Shields European Store |
| 0.2 mi | Shop 'n' Save | Crossgate, South Shields, NE33 5QX | Walking directions to Shop 'n' Save |
| 0.2 mi | Station News | 4 Station Approach, South Shields, NE33 1HR | Walking directions to Station News |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Ocean Road, South Shields, NE33 2AA | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Bas's | Broughton Road, South Tyneside, NE33 2RT | Walking directions to Bas's |
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 2PS, 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 2PS 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 2PS 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 6 schools close to NE33 2PS, including Marine Park Primary School (Outstanding), St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields and Westoe Crown Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE33 2PS scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,281 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 2PS 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.