Postcode Analysis South Tyneside, North East

CAPTAINS WHARF, NE33 1JQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAPTAINS WHARF, NE33 1JQ.

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Population

340

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 28,900 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

NE33 1JQ is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 50 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £130k. Property prices are trending down 8.6% year-on-year.

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

NE33 1JQ is an up-and-coming urban area on Captains Wharf, 0.6km from The Lawe in South Shields. Administratively it sits within Beacon and Bents ward and the South Shields constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are high (301 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 8.6% year-on-year. 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 1JQ are sourced from Output Area E00044005 (shared with 75 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 1JQ. 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

White / British93.3%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 94,875

18 sales · Mean £ 99,452

Semi-Detached

£ 177,500

4 sales · Mean £ 179,008

Terraced

£ 148,000

3 sales · Mean £ 139,333

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

Crime rates near NE33 1JQ are high at 301 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 offences224
Anti-social behaviour157
Shoplifting107
Public order53
Criminal damage and arson36

school Local Schools

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Hadrian Primary School

Good272 pupils0.6 km
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Marine Park Primary School

Outstanding192 pupils0.8 km
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields

Outstanding233 pupils0.8 km
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Waterville Primary School

Good209 pupils1.1 km
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Westoe Crown Primary School

Good660 pupils1.2 km
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields

Good224 pupils1.3 km
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Riverside Primary School

Good168 pupils1.4 km
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Laygate Community School

Good268 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

45 nearby
  • Marine Stores1.0 km
  • Ocean convenience store0.7 km
  • Mahan Shop1.0 km
  • Alexander Bolam0.6 km
  • Crawford's Newsagents0.6 km
  • + 40 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

15 nearby
  • Avocet Guest House0.8 km
  • Beach Haven Guest House0.7 km
  • Beechwood Guest House0.8 km
  • The Clifton0.8 km
  • Annie's Guest House1.0 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

39 nearby
  • The Marine Public House0.8 km
  • Prince Of Wales0.9 km
  • Brigham & Cowan Social Club0.4 km
  • Buzz Bingo0.4 km
  • Club Del Mar0.5 km
  • + 34 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

55 nearby
  • Age Concern Tyneside South0.8 km
  • Fishermans Catch0.8 km
  • Italianish0.7 km
  • Sea Change Cafe & Arts Venue0.7 km
  • Star Of India0.8 km
  • + 50 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Ginger0.7 km
  • Noodle Noodles0.7 km
  • Continental Pizza1.0 km
  • Lucky Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Mama Mia Pizzeria0.6 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • ASDA0.4 km
  • Heron Foods0.2 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brockley Whins4.8 km
  • Fellgate5.7 km
  • East Boldon6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Long Row0.1 km
  • River Drive-Number 620.2 km
  • Mile End Road0.3 km
  • Mile End Road-Clasper Court0.3 km
  • South Shields Ferry Terminal0.3 km