Postcode NE33 3NU is located in a major urban area, within the Horsley Hill ward 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 177.0 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 6.1 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 high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,268 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
South Shields East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 177.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.3% 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 3NU.
South Shields East near NE33 3NU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | South Marine Park | Large | Walking directions to South Marine Park |
| 0.3 mi | Bents Park | Medium | Walking directions to Bents Park |
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Horsley Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £490,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £284,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £120,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £202,475 |
| Terraced | 23 | £175,000 |
10 year median price trend in Horsley Hill
In the NE33 3NU postcode area, located within South Shields East, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE33 3NU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | Sea Winnings Way, South Tyneside, NE33 3PE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 4,6 Lord Street, South Shields, NE33 3DB | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Bas's | Broughton Road, South Tyneside, NE33 2RT | Walking directions to Bas's |
| 0.2 mi | Westcott News | 2 Westcott Avenue, South Shields, NE33 3AY | Walking directions to Westcott News |
| 0.4 mi | Right Price | 55 Westoe Road, South Shields, NE33 4LU | Walking directions to Right Price |
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: 16/01/2026.