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NE33 9SA

Beacon and Bents

South Tyneside

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Detailed insights for NE33 9SA

Overview

Postcode NE33 9SA 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 East area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Shields East is £40,552 per year. The nearest station is Heworth, about 5.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is South Marine Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
9.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

South Shields East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,819 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

South Shields East has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.6%

Approximately 9.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in South Shields East is £40,552 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 75 ft away from NE33 9SA.

Flood risk

N/A

South Shields East near NE33 9SA 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 5.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE33 9SA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSouth Marine ParkLargeWalking directions to South Marine Park

Area Profile

Population
323
Population density
6,129 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
29.7(+36%)
Violence and sexual offences
24.05(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.19(-19%)
Other theft
5.66(-6%)
Public order
4.95(-40%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
293
90.15%
Other
9
2.77%
Bangladeshi
7
2.15%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.54%
Other White
5
1.54%
Total population: 325

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
77
27.8%
Level 4+ (Degree)
71
25.63%
No qualifications
48
17.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
12.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
7.58%
Total 16+ residents: 277

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
56
33.73%
Owns with a mortgage
48
28.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
38
22.89%
Social rents from council
16
9.64%
Other forms of private rent
8
4.82%
Total households: 166

Property prices in Beacon and Bents

Median price£131,000
Price per sq ft£144
Sales (last 12 months)78
Typical range (middle 50%)£83K – £183K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Beacon and Bents over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£240,000£279
Semi-Detached3£214,035£255
Terraced47£145,000£146
Flats27£92,000£124

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Beacon and Bents

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beacon and Bents.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beacon and Bents.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Beacon and Bents.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Beacon and Bents.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Beacon and Bents in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE33 9SA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE33 9SA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Apr 2025132 - 134, Fowler Street, South Shields, NE33 1PZOtherFreehold£180,000
17 Apr 20263, Romilly Street, South Shields, NE33 2SPTerracedFreehold£110,000
14 Mar 202521, Romilly Street, South Shields, NE33 2SPTerracedFreehold£145,000
02 Apr 202519, Westoe Road, South Shields, NE33 4LSOtherFreehold£103,024
10 Oct 202541, Salisbury Street, South Shields, NE33 2SZTerracedFreehold£87,000

Schools

In the NE33 9SA postcode area, located within South Shields East, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE33 9SA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Bede's Catholic Primary School, South ShieldsAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryMarine Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryWestoe Crown Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE33 9SA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE33 9SA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miShop 'n' SaveCrossgate, South Shields, NE33 5QXWalking directions to Shop 'n' Save
0.2 miSaify's Mini MartImeary Street, South Tyneside, NE33 4LUWalking directions to Saify's Mini Mart
0.2 miRight Price55 Westoe Road, South Shields, NE33 4LUWalking directions to Right Price
0.2 miKeystore54-56 Westoe Road, South Shields, NE33 4NAWalking directions to Keystore
0.2 miBas'sBroughton Road, South Tyneside, NE33 2RTWalking directions to Bas's

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Tyneside district (2025-26).

Band A£1,541
Band B£1,798
Band C£2,054
Band D£2,311
Band E£2,825
Band F£3,338
Band G£3,852
Band H£4,622

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE33 9SA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sue Stonehouse

Beacon and Bents - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Member of parliament

Emma Lewell-Buck

South Shields - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictSouth TynesideE08000023
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth ShieldsE14001492
WardBeacon and BentsE05001135
ParishSouth Tyneside, unparished areaE43000177
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)South Shields EastE02001768
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Tyneside 001AE01008595
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced2005-02-01

Frequently asked questions about NE33 9SA

Is NE33 9SA (South Shields East) safe?

The area around NE33 9SA records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near NE33 9SA?

The median sale price around NE33 9SA in South Shields East is £131,000 (about £144 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE33 9SA?

There are 8 schools close to NE33 9SA, including St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields, Marine Park Primary School (Outstanding) and Westoe Crown Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE33 9SA?

NE33 9SA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,819 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE33 9SA (South Shields East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Shields covering NE33 9SA is Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sue Stonehouse (Green Party).

Data Sources

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.