NE33 1HU is an up-and-coming urban area on King Street, 0.5km from St. Hilda in South Shields. Administratively it sits within Beacon and Bents ward and the South Shields constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE33 1HU is 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. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (192 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 1HU are sourced from Output Area E00044004 (shared with 242 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KING STREET, NE33 1HU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING STREET, NE33 1HU.
179
47
£ 28,900 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE33 1HU 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
NE33 1HU has a significant social housing presence — 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 1HU. 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
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 1HU are high at 192 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- Baby I Love You Limited0.6 km
- New Look0.1 km
- M I Dickson Ltd0.2 km
- One Below0.0 km
- Station News0.0 km
- + 41 more
Pub, NightClub
40 nearby- Mechanics Arms0.2 km
- The Waterfront0.5 km
- Bar Blue1.0 km
- The Maltings0.6 km
- Trimmers1.0 km
- + 35 more
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- 31 The Quay0.9 km
- Admiral0.0 km
- Frydays0.0 km
- Haven Point0.9 km
- Arbeia0.8 km
- + 48 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- ASDA0.3 km
- Heron Foods0.3 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Masterchef1.0 km
- New Deli1.0 km
- Ginger0.5 km
- Noodle Noodles0.5 km
- Dilshad0.6 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- Avocet Guest House0.6 km
- Beach Haven Guest House0.5 km
- Beechwood Guest House0.6 km
- The Clifton0.6 km
- Athol House Guesthouse0.6 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockley Whins4.8 km
- Fellgate5.8 km
- East Boldon5.8 km
Bus Stops
- South Shields (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)0.0 km
- South Shields Metro0.0 km
- South Shields (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)0.1 km
- Keppel Street0.1 km
- Keppel Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NE331HU · Data under Open Government Licence