Postcode NE33 4PQ 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 166 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Shields West is £31,984 per year. The nearest station is Heworth, about 5.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Portberry Memorial Park.
South Shields West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 305 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
South Shields West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 166 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 94.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 315 ft away from NE33 4PQ.
South Shields West near NE33 4PQ 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 5.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Portberry Memorial Park | Small | Walking directions to Portberry Memorial Park |
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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE33 4PQ.
In the NE33 4PQ postcode area, located within South Shields West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE33 4PQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 193 Laygate, South Shields, NE33 5RG | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | 15 Coronation Street, South Shields, NE33 1AZ | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | 10,12 Frederick Street, South Shields, NE33 5EA | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Ahmed’s International Food Store | 2 New George Street, South Shields, NE33 5DU | Walking directions to Ahmed’s International Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 21 Frederick Street, South Shields, NE33 5DY | Walking directions to Premier |
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 4PQ, 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 4PQ records about 166 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 4PQ in South Shields West 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 4PQ, including St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields, Laygate Community School (Good) and Marine Park Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE33 4PQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 305 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 4PQ 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.