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NE33 4NL

Beacon and Bents

South Tyneside

England / North East / South Tyneside / South Shields West / Beacon and Bents / NE33 4NL

Overview

Postcode NE33 4NL 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 West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 196.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in South Shields West is £28,900 per year. The nearest station is Heworth located about 5.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
196
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
14.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

South Shields West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,638 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

South Shields West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 196.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

14.8%

Approximately 14.8% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income of residents in South Shields West is £28,900 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 238 ft away from NE33 4NL.

Flood risk

No risk

South Shields West near NE33 4NL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Heworth located about 5.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in Beacon and Bents

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 in Beacon and Bents area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £300,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Flats19£84,950
Semi-Detached9£163,000
Terraced45£138,400

10 years price trend in Beacon and Bents

Schools

In the NE33 4NL postcode area, located within South Shields West, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Bede's Catholic Primary School, South ShieldsAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryLaygate Community SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryMarine Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0 miIcelandChichester Road, South Shields, NE33 4HF
0.1 miAldiChichester Road, South Shields, NE33 4HF
0.1 miKeystore54-56 Westoe Road, South Shields, NE33 4NA
0.2 miRight Price55 Westoe Road, South Shields, NE33 4LU
0.2 miSaify's Mini MartImeary Street, South Tyneside, NE33 4LU

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.