NE33 1LR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Harbour View, 0.4km from The Lawe in South Shields. Administratively it sits within Beacon and Bents ward and the South Shields constituency.
For families considering a move, NE33 1LR represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 54 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £293k, down 59.5% 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 1LR are sourced from Output Area E00043660 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARBOUR VIEW, NE33 1LR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARBOUR VIEW, NE33 1LR.
206
54
£ 33,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE33 1LR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE33 1LR spans multiple life stages — average age 54, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 59.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE33 1LR. The average age is 54.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 188,500
2 sales · Mean £ 188,500
Flat
£ 205,000
5 sales · Mean £ 191,790
Detached
£ 327,500
2 sales · Mean £ 327,500
Terraced
£ 284,500
5 sales · Mean £ 323,490
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE33 1LR has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hadrian Primary School
Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School
Marine Park Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Kings Priory School
Westoe Crown Primary School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
Waterville Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Oasis Amusements1.0 km
- Ocean convenience store0.8 km
- Promenade Ice Cream/Renee's Ices0.9 km
- Alexander Bolam0.7 km
- Crawford's Newsagents0.3 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- Avocet Guest House0.7 km
- Beach Haven Guest House0.7 km
- Beechwood Guest House0.7 km
- The Clifton0.7 km
- Elmswood Guest House0.7 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- The Marine Public House0.8 km
- Brigham & Cowan Social Club0.7 km
- Buzz Bingo0.9 km
- Club Del Mar0.8 km
- Harbour Lights0.2 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
55 nearby- Fishermans Catch0.8 km
- Italianish0.8 km
- Sea Change Cafe & Arts Venue0.8 km
- Star Of India0.8 km
- Tandoori Internationale0.7 km
- + 50 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Ginger0.8 km
- Noodle Noodles0.8 km
- Mama Mia Pizzeria0.8 km
- Southern Fried Chicken0.8 km
- The Crown of India0.8 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.8 km
- Asda Supermarket North Shields0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockley Whins5.7 km
- Fellgate6.6 km
- East Boldon6.7 km
Bus Stops
- The Lawe0.1 km
- Crompton Parkinson0.2 km
- Lawe Road-Trajan Avenue0.3 km
- Lawe Road-Vespasian Avenue0.4 km
- Harbour Drive-Littlehaven Beach0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NE331LR · Data under Open Government Licence