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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 moderate crime levels, with around 198 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.2% 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
198
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
22.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

North Shields Population
6,137
Population density
6,424.8 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,596
91.2%
Other White
140
2.28%
Other Asian
48
0.78%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
38
0.62%
Other
37
0.6%
Total population: 6,136

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
979
29.26%
Owns outright
904
27.02%
Owns with a mortgage
889
26.57%
Other social rented
303
9.06%
Social rents from council
177
5.29%
Total households: 3,346

Property prices in North Shields

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £168,000 in North Shields area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £695,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for North Shields in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Shields over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£340,000
Flats57£142,500
Semi-Detached8£272,500
Terraced38£242,975

10 years median price trend in North Shields

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Shields.

All postcodes in North Shields

NE290BX

Lovaine Avenue

NE290DB

North Shields

NE296QW

Saville Street

NE290EF

North Shields

NE290NR

Campville

NE299BX

Belvedere

NE290AH

North Shields

NE296QP

Little Bedford Street

NE296PE

Gardner Place

NE296RJ

William Street

NE302AU

Linskill Terrace

NE290HT

Albion Road

NE290AB

Church Way

NE290BY

North Shields

NE290HD

Spring Terrace

NE296HJ

Clive Street

NE296LL

Borough Road

NE299AH

Queen Alexandra Road West

NE301QG

Upper Camden Street

NE301AF

Howard Street

NE290NF

Cleveland Road

NE290AL

Church Way

NE290DE

Beaumont Street

NE290DS

North Shields

NE290HY

Albion Road

NE290NG

Cleveland Road

NE290SF

North Shields

NE296HU

Clive Street

NE299BS

Balmoral Gardens

NE301NT

Camden Street

NE302AF

Drummond Terrace

NE302AT

Jackson Street

NE290AE

Church Way

NE290AA

Church Way

NE290AN

Spring Terrace

NE290NW

Cleveland Crescent

NE301HN

North Shields

NE302AW

Drummond Terrace

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.