Postcode NE33 3LS 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 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 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 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 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 3LS.
South Shields East near NE33 3LS 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 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE33 3LS.
In the NE33 3LS 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 3LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Keystore | 54-56 Westoe Road, South Shields, NE33 4NA | Walking directions to Keystore |
| 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 | Spar | 4,6 Lord Street, South Shields, NE33 3DB | Walking directions to Spar |
| 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 (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 3LS, 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 3LS 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around NE33 3LS 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 8 schools close to NE33 3LS, including St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields, Westoe Crown Primary School (Good) and Marine Park Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE33 3LS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,819 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 3LS 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.