Postcode NE33 2SY 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 moderate crime levels, with around 57.3 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 6.0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is South Marine Park.
South Shields East has a very 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 57.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.6% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE33 2SY.
South Shields East near NE33 2SY 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | South Marine Park | Large | Walking directions to South Marine Park |
| 0.4 mi | Bents Park | Medium | Walking directions to Bents Park |
Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £127,500 in Beacon and Bents area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £460,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 44 | £142,500 |
| Detached | 1 | £240,000 |
| Flats | 31 | £92,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £197,018 |
10 year median price trend in Beacon and Bents
In the NE33 2SY 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 2SY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bas's | Broughton Road, South Tyneside, NE33 2RT | Walking directions to Bas's |
| 0.2 mi | Saify's Mini Mart | Imeary Street, South Tyneside, NE33 4LU | Walking directions to Saify's Mini Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Right Price | 55 Westoe Road, South Shields, NE33 4LU | Walking directions to Right Price |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Sea Winnings Way, South Tyneside, NE33 3PE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Keystore | 54-56 Westoe Road, South Shields, NE33 4NA | Walking directions to Keystore |
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 2SY, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.