Postcode NE33 4LZ 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 West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 211.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Shields West is £31,984 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 5.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
South Shields West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,508 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
South Shields West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 211.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 64.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 43.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in South Shields West is £31,984 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 47 ft away from NE33 4LZ.
South Shields West near NE33 4LZ 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 5.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE33 4LZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun 2025 | 73, Westoe Road, South Shields, NE33 4LU | Other | Freehold | £75,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 11, Romilly Street, South Shields, NE33 2SP | Terraced | Freehold | £224,500 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 16, Romilly Street, South Shields, NE33 2SP | Terraced | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 3, Romilly Street, South Shields, NE33 2SP | Terraced | Freehold | £110,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 36, Wharton Street, South Shields, NE33 3JS | Flats | Leasehold | £66,000 |
In the NE33 4LZ postcode area, located within South Shields West, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 May 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Marine Park Primary School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Laygate Community School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Oct 2012. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE33 4LZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Saify's Mini Mart | Imeary Street, South Tyneside, NE33 4LU | Walking directions to Saify's Mini Mart |
| 0 mi | Right Price | 55 Westoe Road, South Shields, NE33 4LU | Walking directions to Right Price |
| 0.1 mi | Keystore | 54-56 Westoe Road, South Shields, NE33 4NA | Walking directions to Keystore |
| 0.1 mi | Shop 'n' Save | Crossgate, South Shields, NE33 5QX | Walking directions to Shop 'n' Save |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Chichester Road, South Shields, NE33 4HF | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 4LZ, 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 4LZ records about 211 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NE33 4LZ 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 7 schools close to NE33 4LZ, including St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields (Outstanding), Marine Park Primary School (Requires improvement) and Laygate Community School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE33 4LZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,508 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 4LZ is Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sue Stonehouse (Green Party).