Postcode NE33 4PU 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 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 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 5.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
South Shields West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,300 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 4% 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 174 ft away from NE33 4PU.
South Shields West near NE33 4PU 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 5.6 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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE33 4PU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2025 | 37, Maxwell Street, South Shields, NE33 4PU | Other | Freehold | £297,500 | |
| 04 Sept 2025 | 16, Maxwell Street, South Shields, NE33 4PU | Other | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2025 | 42, Maxwell Street, South Shields, NE33 4PU | Other | Freehold | £12,500 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 88, Victoria Road, South Shields, NE33 4NQ | Terraced | Freehold | £145,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 52, Newmarket Walk, South Shields, NE33 4NP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £125,000 |
In the NE33 4PU postcode area, located within South Shields West, there are 8 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 | Laygate Community School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Oct 2012. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Marine Park Primary School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Jun 2026. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE33 4PU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Chichester Road, South Shields, NE33 4HF | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Chichester Road, South Shields, NE33 4HF | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 193 Laygate, South Shields, NE33 5RG | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Keystore | 54-56 Westoe Road, South Shields, NE33 4NA | Walking directions to Keystore |
| 0.2 mi | Shop 'n' Save | Crossgate, South Shields, NE33 5QX | Walking directions to Shop 'n' Save |
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 4PU, 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 4PU 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around NE33 4PU 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 9 schools close to NE33 4PU, including St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields (Outstanding), Laygate Community School (Good) and Marine Park Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE33 4PU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,300 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 4PU is Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sue Stonehouse (Green Party).