NE33 1JA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Long Row, 0.4km from Milbourn Place in South Shields. Administratively it sits within Beacon and Bents ward and the South Shields constituency.
For families considering a move, NE33 1JA 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 is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £163k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 54.7% 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 1JA are sourced from Output Area E00044005 (shared with 75 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONG ROW, NE33 1JA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONG ROW, NE33 1JA.
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 1JA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 54.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE33 1JA. 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
Flat
£ 240,000
42 sales · Mean £ 252,472
Semi-Detached
£ 172,500
2 sales · Mean £ 172,500
Detached
£ 320,000
1 sales · Mean £ 320,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE33 1JA is moderate at 73 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
Hadrian Primary School
Waterville Primary School
Marine Park Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
Riverside Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Westoe Crown Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- Ocean convenience store0.8 km
- Alexander Bolam0.7 km
- Crawford's Newsagents0.7 km
- D L Carter & Son Ltd Chemist0.8 km
- New Bangla Link0.8 km
- + 40 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- Avocet Guest House0.9 km
- Beach Haven Guest House0.8 km
- Beechwood Guest House0.9 km
- The Clifton0.9 km
- Elmswood Guest House0.8 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
40 nearby- The Marine Public House1.0 km
- Brigham & Cowan Social Club0.5 km
- Buzz Bingo0.6 km
- Club Del Mar0.6 km
- Harbour Lights0.8 km
- + 35 more
Restaurant, Cafe
64 nearby- Age Concern Tyneside South1.0 km
- Fishermans Catch1.0 km
- Italianish0.8 km
- Sea Change Cafe & Arts Venue0.8 km
- Star Of India1.0 km
- + 59 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Ginger0.8 km
- Noodle Noodles0.8 km
- Lucky Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Mama Mia Pizzeria0.7 km
- Mambos Express0.9 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda Supermarket North Shields0.9 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.6 km
- ASDA0.5 km
- Heron Foods0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockley Whins4.9 km
- Fellgate5.8 km
- East Boldon6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Long Row0.1 km
- River Drive-Number 620.1 km
- Mile End Road0.3 km
- Mile End Road0.3 km
- Mile End Road-Clasper Court0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE331JA · Data under Open Government Licence