Postcode NE33 3LQ 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 average crime levels, with around 57.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below 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 £134,750 (around £144 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £91,500 and £189,963. The nearest station is Heworth, about 5.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
South Shields East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,463 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
South Shields East has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.6% 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 3LQ.
South Shields East near NE33 3LQ 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.
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £134,750 (about £144 per square foot) in Beacon and Bents area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,450 up to £460,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £240,000 | £279 |
| Terraced | 51 | £169,999 | £150 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £140,250 | £172 |
| Flats | 32 | £92,750 | £120 |
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 | £142,500 |
| 2026 | £87,500 | £140,250 | £153,000 |
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 | £135 | £172 | £148 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE33 3LQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May 2025 | 93, Spohr Terrace, South Shields, NE33 3LQ | Flats | Leasehold | £85,000 | |
| 07 Aug 2026 | 26, Mozart Street, South Shields, NE33 3LE | Other | Freehold | £80,000 | |
| 01 Sept 2025 | 31, Mozart Street, South Shields, NE33 3LE | Flats | Leasehold | £72,000 | |
| 23 Sept 2025 | 60, Spohr Terrace, South Shields, NE33 3LS | Terraced | Leasehold | £185,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2025 | 12, August Place, South Shields, NE33 3DW | Terraced | Freehold | £169,950 |
In the NE33 3LQ postcode area, located within South Shields East, there are 6 primary and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Westoe Crown Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Dec 2013. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 May 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Marine Park Primary School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Jun 2026. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE33 3LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 4,6 Lord Street, South Shields, NE33 3DB | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Right Price | 55 Westoe Road, South Shields, NE33 4LU | Walking directions to Right Price |
| 0.2 mi | Saify's Mini Mart | Imeary Street, South Tyneside, NE33 4LU | Walking directions to Saify's Mini Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Keystore | 54-56 Westoe Road, South Shields, NE33 4NA | Walking directions to Keystore |
| 0.2 mi | Westcott News | 2 Westcott Avenue, South Shields, NE33 3AY | Walking directions to Westcott News |
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 3LQ, 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 3LQ records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around NE33 3LQ in Beacon and Bents is £134,750 (about £144 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to NE33 3LQ, including Westoe Crown Primary School (Good), St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields (Outstanding) and Marine Park Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE33 3LQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,463 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 3LQ is Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sue Stonehouse (Green Party).