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NE33 9SL

Westoe Road

Beacon and Bents

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Detailed insights for NE33 9SL

Overview

Postcode NE33 9SL 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 169.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× 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 5.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is South Marine Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
170
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

South Shields East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,268 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

South Shields East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 169.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1%

Approximately 1.0% 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 189 ft away from NE33 9SL.

Flood risk

N/A

South Shields East near NE33 9SL 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 5.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE33 9SL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSouth Marine ParkLargeWalking directions to South Marine Park
0.5 miBents ParkMediumWalking directions to Bents Park

Area Profile

Population
236
Population density
6,005.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
89.58(+132%)
Anti-social behaviour
64.72(+196%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.43(+88%)
Public order
14.57(+78%)
Shoplifting
10.72(-8%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
207
87.71%
Pakistani
10
4.24%
Chinese
5
2.12%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.69%
Arab
3
1.27%
Total population: 236

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
75
36.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
22.33%
Level 3 (A level)
36
17.48%
No qualifications
16
7.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
6.8%
Total 16+ residents: 206

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
38
37.25%
Owns with a mortgage
38
37.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
21.57%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.94%
Social rents from council
1
0.98%
Total households: 102

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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE33 9SL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE33 9SL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Oct 202541, Salisbury Street, South Shields, NE33 2SZTerracedFreehold£87,000
25 Apr 202534, Salisbury Street, South Shields, NE33 2SZTerracedFreehold£95,000
25 Apr 202531, Lyndhurst Street, South Shields, NE33 2TAOtherFreehold£82,500
25 Feb 202550, Lyndhurst Street, South Shields, NE33 2TASemi-DetachedFreehold£238,500
17 Mar 202613, Broughton Road, South Shields, NE33 2RRTerracedFreehold£71,000

Schools

In the NE33 9SL 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 9SL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMarine Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt Bede's Catholic Primary School, South ShieldsAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryWestoe Crown Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE33 9SL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBas'sBroughton Road, South Tyneside, NE33 2RTWalking directions to Bas's
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

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 9SL, 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 001CE01008597
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced2005-02-01

Frequently asked questions about NE33 9SL

Is NE33 9SL (South Shields East) safe?

The area around NE33 9SL records about 170 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near NE33 9SL?

The median sale price around NE33 9SL 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 9SL?

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

How deprived is the area around NE33 9SL?

NE33 9SL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,268 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for South Shields covering NE33 9SL 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.