NE33 1BZ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from St. Hilda in South Shields. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Beacon and Bents ward and the South Shields constituency.
Within the NE33 district, this postcode is characterised by an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.
Safety: Crime rates are high (253 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 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00044005 (shared with 75 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE33 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE33 1BZ.
340
50
£ 28,900 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 55% owner-occupation and average age 50, NE33 1BZ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE33 1BZ. The average age is 50.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 1BZ are high at 253 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.
school Local Schools
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Marine Park Primary School
Hadrian Primary School
Westoe Crown Primary School
Laygate Community School
Waterville Primary School
Riverside Primary School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- Marine Stores0.8 km
- Ocean convenience store0.6 km
- T Minchella Cafe1.0 km
- AB Convenience Store0.7 km
- Alexander Bolam0.6 km
- + 48 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Avocet Guest House0.8 km
- Beach Haven Guest House0.7 km
- Beechwood Guest House0.8 km
- The Clifton0.8 km
- Annie's Guest House0.8 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
40 nearby- The Marine Public House0.8 km
- Trams0.8 km
- Brigham & Cowan Social Club0.4 km
- Buzz Bingo0.3 km
- Club Del Mar0.4 km
- + 35 more
Restaurant, Cafe
57 nearby- Age Concern Tyneside South0.6 km
- Blue Marlin0.8 km
- Fishermans Catch0.8 km
- Italianish0.6 km
- Sea Change Cafe & Arts Venue0.6 km
- + 52 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- ASDA0.1 km
- Heron Foods0.2 km
- Aldi1.0 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Ginger0.6 km
- Noodle Noodles0.6 km
- Hot Bitez0.7 km
- Lucky Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Mama Mia Pizzeria0.5 km
- + 28 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockley Whins4.6 km
- Fellgate5.6 km
- East Boldon5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Chapter Row0.0 km
- Chapter Row0.0 km
- Chapter Row0.0 km
- Chapter Row0.0 km
- East Street0.0 km
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Postcode Profile: NE331BZ · Data under Open Government Licence