NE33 1LF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from The Lawe in South Shields. Administratively it sits within Beacon and Bents ward and the South Shields constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE33 1LF is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1LF are sourced from Output Area E00044003 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE33 1LF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE33 1LF.
329
50
£ 28,900 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE33 1LF 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 1LF has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE33 1LF. The average age is 49.7. 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)
NE33 1LF has low crime rates — 44 incidents 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
Hadrian Primary School
Marine Park Primary School
Waterville Primary School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School
Riverside Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- Ocean convenience store0.7 km
- Cooplands0.9 km
- Greggs Of Gosforth0.9 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- Mother Nature0.9 km
- + 51 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- Avocet Guest House0.8 km
- Beach Haven Guest House0.7 km
- Beechwood Guest House0.8 km
- The Clifton0.8 km
- Comfort Guest House0.8 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
41 nearby- The Marine Public House0.9 km
- The Salty Sea Dog0.8 km
- Garricks Head0.8 km
- The Pow Burn0.8 km
- Mechanics Arms0.6 km
- + 36 more
Restaurant, Cafe
70 nearby- Age Concern Tyneside South1.0 km
- Fishermans Catch0.9 km
- Italianish0.7 km
- Sea Change Cafe & Arts Venue0.7 km
- Star Of India0.9 km
- + 65 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Ginger0.7 km
- Noodle Noodles0.7 km
- Nichol And Cau0.9 km
- Peking Express Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Taits Fish Shop0.9 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- ASDA0.7 km
- Heron Foods0.5 km
- Asda Supermarket North Shields0.8 km
- Pound Stretcher1.0 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockley Whins5.1 km
- Fellgate6.0 km
- East Boldon6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Mile End Road0.1 km
- Mile End Road0.1 km
- Mile End Road-St Stephens Church0.1 km
- River Drive-Number 30.2 km
- River Drive-Number 620.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE331LF · Data under Open Government Licence