NE33 1EQ is an up-and-coming urban area on Mill Dam, 0.3km 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 1EQ is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 133 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £192k. 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 1EQ are sourced from Output Area E00170196 (shared with 54 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILL DAM, NE33 1EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL DAM, NE33 1EQ.
357
43
£ 28,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE33 1EQ 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.
Area Character
NE33 1EQ has a significant social housing presence — 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE33 1EQ. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 192,000
1 sales · Mean £ 192,000
Flat
£ 105,000
5 sales · Mean £ 103,890
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE33 1EQ is above average at 133 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
Laygate Community School
Hadrian Primary School
Westoe Crown Primary School
Waterville Primary School
Riverside Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Ocean convenience store1.0 km
- AB Convenience Store0.8 km
- Alexander Bolam0.9 km
- D L Carter & Son Ltd Chemist0.6 km
- Keystore Westoe Superstore0.8 km
- + 47 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Beach Haven Guest House1.0 km
- Elmswood Guest House1.0 km
- Athol House Guesthouse0.7 km
- Pier Guest House1.0 km
- The Magpie's Nest1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- Trams0.9 km
- Brigham & Cowan Social Club0.7 km
- Buzz Bingo0.7 km
- Club Del Mar0.7 km
- Ingham Street Masonic Hall0.8 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Age Concern Tyneside South0.9 km
- Blue Marlin0.9 km
- Italianish1.0 km
- Sea Change Cafe & Arts Venue1.0 km
- Bell Passi Italian Kitchen0.8 km
- + 44 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Ahmeds International Superstore0.8 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Heron Foods0.7 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Ginger1.0 km
- Noodle Noodles1.0 km
- Hot Bitez0.8 km
- Lucky Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Mama Mia Pizzeria0.8 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockley Whins4.3 km
- Fellgate5.2 km
- East Boldon5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Commercial Road-Holborn House0.1 km
- Commercial Road-Holborn House0.1 km
- Station Road-Industrial Estate0.1 km
- Commercial Road-Tudor Road0.1 km
- Ferry Street-Coronation Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE331EQ · Data under Open Government Licence