NE33 1BL is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from St. Hilda in South Shields. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Beacon and Bents ward and the South Shields constituency.
The people who live in NE33 1BL are typical of residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Outside of residential hours, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.
Safety: Crime rates are high (209 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00044004 (shared with 242 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE33 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE33 1BL.
179
47
£ 28,900 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE33 1BL 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
Social renting makes up 57% of tenure in NE33 1BL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 1BL. The average age is 47.2. 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)
Crime rates near NE33 1BL are high at 209 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
Marine Park Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Hadrian Primary School
Westoe Crown Primary School
Laygate Community School
Waterville Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Marine Stores0.6 km
- Ocean convenience store0.4 km
- T Minchella Cafe0.8 km
- Baby I Love You Limited0.7 km
- New Look0.1 km
- + 44 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Avocet Guest House0.5 km
- Beach Haven Guest House0.4 km
- Beechwood Guest House0.5 km
- The Clifton0.5 km
- Athol House Guesthouse0.5 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
39 nearby- The Marine Public House0.6 km
- Trams0.7 km
- Mechanics Arms0.3 km
- The Waterfront0.6 km
- Bar Blue0.9 km
- + 34 more
Restaurant, Cafe
56 nearby- Age Concern Tyneside South0.4 km
- Blue Marlin0.7 km
- Fishermans Catch0.6 km
- Italianish0.4 km
- Mac N Alli1.0 km
- + 51 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- ASDA0.3 km
- Heron Foods0.4 km
- LIDL Stores1.0 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Ginger0.4 km
- Noodle Noodles0.4 km
- China Cook1.0 km
- Delicious House1.0 km
- Masterchef0.9 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockley Whins4.8 km
- East Boldon5.7 km
- Fellgate5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Interchange0.0 km
- Interchange0.0 km
- Interchange0.0 km
- Interchange0.0 km
- Interchange0.0 km
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Postcode Profile: NE331BL · Data under Open Government Licence