Postcode Analysis South Tyneside, North East

NE33 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE33 1BU.

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Population

179

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 28,900 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NE33 1BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

NE33 1BU has a significant social housing presence — 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE33 1BU is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from St. Hilda in South Shields. Administratively it sits within Beacon and Bents ward and the South Shields constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NE33 1BU is residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (188 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for NE33 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00044004 (shared with 242 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE33 1BU. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.0%
Asian / British Asian11.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 7%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Crime rates near NE33 1BU are high at 188 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences249
Anti-social behaviour160
Shoplifting150
Public order62
Criminal damage and arson40

school Local Schools

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Marine Park Primary School

Outstanding192 pupils0.5 km
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields

Outstanding233 pupils0.6 km
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Hadrian Primary School

Good272 pupils0.7 km
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Westoe Crown Primary School

Good660 pupils1.0 km
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Laygate Community School

Good268 pupils1.1 km
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Waterville Primary School

Good209 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • Marine Stores0.7 km
  • Ocean convenience store0.5 km
  • T Minchella Cafe0.9 km
  • Baby I Love You Limited0.7 km
  • New Look0.0 km
  • + 43 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

14 nearby
  • Avocet Guest House0.6 km
  • Beach Haven Guest House0.5 km
  • Beechwood Guest House0.6 km
  • The Clifton0.6 km
  • Athol House Guesthouse0.6 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

39 nearby
  • The Marine Public House0.6 km
  • Trams0.8 km
  • Mechanics Arms0.2 km
  • The Waterfront0.5 km
  • Bar Blue0.9 km
  • + 34 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

53 nearby
  • Age Concern Tyneside South0.5 km
  • Blue Marlin0.8 km
  • Fishermans Catch0.6 km
  • Italianish0.5 km
  • Sea Change Cafe & Arts Venue0.5 km
  • + 48 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • ASDA0.2 km
  • Heron Foods0.3 km
  • LIDL Stores0.9 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Ginger0.5 km
  • Noodle Noodles0.5 km
  • Delicious House0.9 km
  • Masterchef0.9 km
  • New Deli0.9 km
  • + 24 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brockley Whins4.7 km
  • Fellgate5.7 km
  • East Boldon5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Keppel Street0.0 km
  • Keppel Street0.0 km
  • South Shields Metro0.1 km
  • South Shields (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)0.1 km
  • Keppel Street0.1 km