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North Shields

About

North Shields is a coastal town in North Tyneside, situated at the mouth of the River Tyne. The area has a strong maritime heritage, with its historic fish quay still operating today. The town features a mix of industrial and residential areas, with terraced housing and modern developments. Key landmarks include the Old Low Light, a restored 18th-century lighthouse, and the Royal Quays marina.

The town centre offers a range of shops, markets, and local businesses, alongside pubs and eateries. North Shields is well-connected, with a Metro station providing links to Newcastle and the wider region. The nearby Tynemouth Priory and beaches add to the area’s appeal. The town’s working-class roots and industrial past remain visible in its architecture and community spirit.

Area overview

On average North Shields has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 359 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in North Shields is £36,100 per year. There are 3 schools in North Shields: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
359
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
22.3%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in North Shields

NE296NQ

Laet Street

NE296RR

Rudyerd Street

NE299AP

Queen Alexandra Road

NE301QA

Stephenson Street

NE290EB

Gardner Park

NE290FB

Laurel Heights

NE290HA

Albion Road

NE296HF

Liddell Street

NE301AR

Howard Street

NE296LJ

North Shields

NE290DF

Newcastle Street

NE290HS

Albion Road

NE290LZ

Alma Place

NE296NL

Waldo Street

NE296QR

Saville Street West

NE296RX

Church Way

NE299BB

Balmoral Gardens

NE301LJ

Bell Street

NE301PG

Norfolk Street

NE302AH

Jackson Street West

NE290DA

North Shields

NE290HN

Brightman Road

NE290LW

Frank Place

NE296DD

North Shields

NE296QJ

North Shields

NE296RH

Stanley Street

NE299AL

Queen Alexandra Road

NE301ES

East Norfolk Street

NE301SE

Howard Street

NE290JB

Albion Road West

NE290DH

Cecil Street

NE290EY

Laurel Heights

NE290LU

Alma Place

NE290NH

Cleveland Terrace

NE290NJ

Lansdowne Terrace

NE301NS

Saville Street

NE301QP

Northumberland Place

NE302BQ

Brock Farm Court

NE301AG

Linskill Terrace

NE296NW

Little Bedford Street

NE296QN

Saville Street

NE301NX

Norfolk Street

NE302RJ

Albion Road

NE302RQ

Albion Road

NE302AR

North Shields

NE290BU

Lovaine Place

NE290JD

Albion Road West

NE290EX

Collingwood View

NE296RQ

Borough Road

NE296RS

Little Bedford Street

NE299BY

Hawthorn Gardens

NE290AS

Albion Road

NE290DL

Sidney Street

NE290EG

North Shields

NE301BQ

Upper Camden Street

NE301ET

Charlotte Street

NE301NH

Camden Street

NE301NQ

Norfolk Street

NE301PD

Howard Street

NE301PU

North Shields

NE301PW

Howard Street

NE302AJ

Kensington Grove

NE290BB

North Shields

NE290BH

Russell Street

NE290EA

Chirton Green

NE296LF

North Shields

NE301QQ

Northumberland Square

NE302AD

Kielder Terrace

NE290BD

North Shields

NE290BS

Cecil Street

NE290BZ

North Shields

NE290NB

North Shields

NE296RP

Waterville Terrace

NE299AS

Queen Alexandra Road

NE301PQ

North Shields

NE296PB

Camden Street

NE290JA

Albion Road West

NE290BL

Russell Street

NE290PD

Milton Place

NE296QA

North Shields

NE302AN

Kielder Terrace

NE302AX

Trevor Terrace

NE290BW

Lovaine Place

NE290DD

Hopper Street

NE296QF

North Shields

NE301AY

Saville Street

NE290EE

North Shields

NE290EH

Brannen Street

NE290EQ

Brannen Street

NE290TA

North Shields

NE296QD

Railway Street

NE302AP

North Shields

NE302BH

Brock Farm Court

NE290HX

Beech Court

NE290AT

Russell Street

NE290EW

Chirton West View

NE301NA

Howard Street

NE301QX

Northumberland Square

NE302RH

North Shields

NE301EW

Upper Pearson Street