NE33 1BS is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional high streets zone — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (235 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 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00044005 (shared with 75 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE33 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE33 1BS.
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
NE33 1BS is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 50 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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 1BS. 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
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 1BS are high at 235 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
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
Riverside Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Marine Stores0.8 km
- Ocean convenience store0.6 km
- T Minchella Cafe0.9 km
- AB Convenience Store0.7 km
- Alexander Bolam0.5 km
- + 44 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Avocet Guest House0.7 km
- Beach Haven Guest House0.6 km
- Beechwood Guest House0.7 km
- The Clifton0.7 km
- Annie's Guest House0.8 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
40 nearby- The Marine Public House0.7 km
- Trams0.8 km
- Brigham & Cowan Social Club0.3 km
- Buzz Bingo0.3 km
- Club Del Mar0.3 km
- + 35 more
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- Age Concern Tyneside South0.6 km
- Blue Marlin0.8 km
- Fishermans Catch0.7 km
- Italianish0.6 km
- Sea Change Cafe & Arts Venue0.6 km
- + 48 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- ASDA0.1 km
- Heron Foods0.2 km
- LIDL Stores0.9 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Ginger0.6 km
- Noodle Noodles0.6 km
- Hot Bitez0.7 km
- Lucky Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Mama Mia Pizzeria0.4 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockley Whins4.7 km
- Fellgate5.7 km
- East Boldon5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Chapter Row0.0 km
- Chapter Row0.1 km
- Chapter Row0.1 km
- Chapter Row0.1 km
- Keppel Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NE331BS · Data under Open Government Licence