Postcode NE33 5QY 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 190.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in South Shields West is £31,984 per year. The nearest station is Heworth located about 5.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, 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 190.9 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 111 ft away from NE33 5QY.
South Shields West near NE33 5QY 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 82 recent sales, the median property price is £116,000 in Beacon and Bents area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £288,950.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £240,000 |
| Flats | 30 | £87,475 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £130,000 |
| Terraced | 44 | £132,498 |
10 year median price trend in Beacon and Bents
In the NE33 5QY postcode area, located within South Shields West, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE33 5QY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 193 Laygate, South Shields, NE33 5RG | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 21 Frederick Street, South Shields, NE33 5DY | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Zam Zam Superstore | Frederick Street, South Tyneside, NE33 5EA | Walking directions to Zam Zam Superstore |
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.