NE33 1BN is an up-and-coming urban area on Chapter Row, 0.4km from St. Hilda in South Shields. Administratively it sits within Beacon and Bents ward and the South Shields constituency.
For families considering a move, NE33 1BN represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (319 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 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00044005 (shared with 75 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHAPTER ROW, NE33 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAPTER ROW, NE33 1BN.
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 1BN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE33 1BN. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime rates near NE33 1BN are high at 319 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
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Marine Park Primary School
Hadrian Primary School
Westoe Crown Primary School
Laygate Community School
Waterville Primary School
Riverside Primary School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Marine Stores0.8 km
- Ocean convenience store0.7 km
- AB Convenience Store0.8 km
- Alexander Bolam0.6 km
- Crawford's Newsagents0.8 km
- + 47 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Avocet Guest House0.8 km
- Beach Haven Guest House0.7 km
- Beechwood Guest House0.8 km
- The Clifton0.8 km
- Annie's Guest House0.9 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
40 nearby- The Marine Public House0.8 km
- Trams0.9 km
- Brigham & Cowan Social Club0.4 km
- Buzz Bingo0.4 km
- Club Del Mar0.4 km
- + 35 more
Restaurant, Cafe
57 nearby- Age Concern Tyneside South0.7 km
- Blue Marlin0.9 km
- Fishermans Catch0.8 km
- Italianish0.7 km
- Sea Change Cafe & Arts Venue0.7 km
- + 52 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- ASDA0.1 km
- Heron Foods0.1 km
- Heron Foods1.0 km
- LIDL Stores0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Ginger0.7 km
- Noodle Noodles0.7 km
- Hot Bitez0.8 km
- Lucky Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Mama Mia Pizzeria0.5 km
- + 28 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockley Whins4.6 km
- Fellgate5.6 km
- East Boldon5.7 km
Bus Stops
- East Street0.0 km
- Chapter Row0.0 km
- Church Way0.1 km
- Chapter Row0.1 km
- East Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NE331BN · Data under Open Government Licence