Postcode NE33 2SW 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in South Shields East is £40,552 per year. The nearest station is Heworth located about 5.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
South Shields East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,819 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
South Shields East has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.6% 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 per household in South Shields East is £40,552 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 66 ft away from NE33 2SW.
South Shields East near NE33 2SW 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 5.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £116,000 in Beacon and Bents area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £288,950.
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 | 30 | £87,475 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £130,000 |
| Terraced | 44 | £132,498 |
10 year median price trend in Beacon and Bents
In the NE33 2SW postcode area, located within South Shields East, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE33 2SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Saify's Mini Mart | Imeary Street, South Tyneside, NE33 4LU | Walking directions to Saify's Mini Mart |
| 0 mi | Right Price | 55 Westoe Road, South Shields, NE33 4LU | Walking directions to Right Price |
| 0.1 mi | Keystore | 54-56 Westoe Road, South Shields, NE33 4NA | Walking directions to Keystore |
| 0.1 mi | Shop 'n' Save | Crossgate, South Shields, NE33 5QX | Walking directions to Shop 'n' Save |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Chichester Road, South Shields, NE33 4HF | Walking directions to Iceland |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.