Postcode NE33 2TQ 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 169.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× 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 6.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is South Marine Park.
South Shields East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,601 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
South Shields East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 169.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.1% 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 2TQ.
South Shields East near NE33 2TQ 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 | South Marine Park | Large | Walking directions to South Marine Park |
| 0.3 mi | Bents Park | Medium | Walking directions to Bents Park |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE33 2TQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2025 | 5, Erskine Road, South Shields, NE33 2TQ | Terraced | Freehold | £183,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2026 | 22, Marine Approach, South Shields, NE33 2TG | Terraced | Freehold | £217,950 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 39, Marine Approach, South Shields, NE33 2TG | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2026 | 14, Bright Street, South Shields, NE33 2TF | Terraced | Freehold | £187,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 18, Baltic Court, South Shields, NE33 3NT | Flats | Leasehold | £108,000 |
In the NE33 2TQ postcode area, located within South Shields East, there are 5 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 | Westoe Crown Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Dec 2013. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Marine Park Primary School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Jun 2026. | |
| 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 2TQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bas's | Broughton Road, South Tyneside, NE33 2RT | Walking directions to Bas's |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Sea Winnings Way, South Tyneside, NE33 3PE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Indiran Mini Mart | 162 Ocean Road, South Shields, NE33 2JF | Walking directions to Indiran Mini Mart |
| 0.3 mi | Beach News | 148 Ocean Road, South Shields, NE33 2JF | Walking directions to Beach News |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 4,6 Lord Street, South Shields, NE33 3DB | Walking directions to Spar |
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 2TQ, 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 2TQ records about 170 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around NE33 2TQ 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 5 schools close to NE33 2TQ, including Westoe Crown Primary School (Good), Marine Park Primary School (Requires improvement) 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 2TQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,601 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 2TQ is Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sue Stonehouse (Green Party).