NE33 1BE is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from St. Hilda 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. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (207 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £219k, down 39.1% 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 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00044005 (shared with 75 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE33 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE33 1BE.
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 1BE has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £219k. Property prices are trending down 39.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE33 1BE. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 184,995
3 sales · Mean £ 183,995
Terraced
£ 219,995
27 sales · Mean £ 221,037
Detached
£ 298,495
2 sales · Mean £ 298,495
Flat
£ 149,995
1 sales · Mean £ 149,995
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime rates near NE33 1BE are high at 207 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. 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
Laygate Community School
Westoe Crown Primary School
Waterville Primary School
Riverside Primary School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- Marine Stores1.0 km
- Ocean convenience store0.8 km
- Green Street Post Office0.9 km
- Hoopers0.8 km
- Laygate Bazaar0.8 km
- + 48 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Avocet Guest House1.0 km
- Beach Haven Guest House0.9 km
- Beechwood Guest House1.0 km
- The Clifton1.0 km
- Elmswood Guest House0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
38 nearby- The Marine Public House1.0 km
- Trams0.9 km
- Bar Blue0.8 km
- Dolly Peel0.7 km
- The Maltings0.6 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
60 nearby- Age Concern Tyneside South0.8 km
- Blue Marlin0.9 km
- Fishermans Catch1.0 km
- Italianish0.8 km
- Sea Change Cafe & Arts Venue0.8 km
- + 55 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Ahmeds International Superstore1.0 km
- Aldi1.0 km
- Heron Foods0.8 km
- LIDL Stores0.8 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Ginger0.8 km
- Noodle Noodles0.8 km
- Delicious House0.7 km
- Masterchef0.7 km
- New Deli0.7 km
- + 28 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockley Whins4.5 km
- Fellgate5.4 km
- East Boldon5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Ferry Street-Coronation Street0.0 km
- Church Way0.1 km
- Church Way0.1 km
- East Street0.1 km
- East Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NE331BE · Data under Open Government Licence