Postcode NE33 9BJ 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 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 nearest station is Heworth, about 5.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is North Marine Park.
South Shields West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,844 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% 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 56.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE33 9BJ.
South Shields West near NE33 9BJ 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | North Marine Park | Large | Walking directions to North Marine Park |
| 0.4 mi | St Stephen's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St Stephen's Gardens |
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 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE33 9BJ.
In the NE33 9BJ postcode area, located within South Shields West, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE33 9BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Shields European Store | Ocean Road, South Tyneside, NE33 2JA | Walking directions to Shields European Store |
| 0.1 mi | Station News | 4 Station Approach, South Shields, NE33 1HR | Walking directions to Station News |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | Ocean Road, South Shields, NE33 2AA | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | 19,18 Market Place, South Shields, NE33 1JF | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 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 (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 9BJ, 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 9BJ 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 9BJ 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 7 schools close to NE33 9BJ, including Marine Park Primary School (Outstanding), St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields and Hadrian Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE33 9BJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,844 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 9BJ 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.