North Shields is a ward in North Tyneside, located on the north bank of the River Tyne. The area includes the town centre, Fish Quay, and residential neighbourhoods. It has a mix of housing, from terraced homes to modern developments, and serves as a key transport hub with ferry links to South Shields. The ward has industrial heritage tied to shipbuilding and fishing, with remnants like the old Low Light and High Light lighthouses.
The Fish Quay remains a focal point, with working boats and seafood restaurants. Nearby, North Shields Metro station connects the area to Newcastle and the coast. Parks like Percy Main Recreation Ground provide green space. The ward has seen regeneration in recent years, with new housing and leisure facilities along the riverfront. Schools, healthcare services, and local businesses support the community.
On average North Shields has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 171 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.4% 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 £37,649 per year. There are 4 schools in North Shields: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in North Shields area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £540,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £315,000 |
| Flats | 62 | £152,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 77 | £180,000 |
10 years price trend in North Shields
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West Percy Street
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North Shields
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Duke Street
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Borough Road
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Kingdom Place
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Bird Street
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Drummond Terrace
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Church Street
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Spring Terrace
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Borough Road
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Clive Street
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Vicarage Street
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Percy Main
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Northumbrian Way
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Camden Square
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Camden Square
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Kensington Gardens
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Thrift Street
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Waterville Road
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North Shields
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Cecil Street
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Lovaine Place West
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Lower Rudyerd Street
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Waterville Terrace
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Northumberland Street
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Tynemouth Priory
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Liddell Street
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Howard Street
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Back Albion Road
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Fontburn Terrace
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North Church Street
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Linskill Terrace
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Princes Street
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North Shields
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Russell Street
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Collingwood View
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Penman Place
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Lawson Street
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Saville Street
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Charlotte Street
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Renaissance Point
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Howard Street
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Princes Street
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Albion Road
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Rudyerd Street
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Duke Street
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Laet Street
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Borough Road
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Howdon Road
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Ballast Hill Road
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Chirton Dene Way
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Howard Street
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Howard Street
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Grey Street
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King Edward Road
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King Edward Road
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Linskill Terrace
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Saville Street West
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Albion Road
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Seymour Street
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George Stephenson Way
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Norfolk Street
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Charlotte Street
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Northumberland Square
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Military Road
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Percy Main
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Percy Main
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Percy Main
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Chirton Dene Way
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Hendon Close
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North Shields
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Kettlewell Terrace
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Hudson Street
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Haswell Gardens
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Sidney Street
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Trinity Place
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Upper Penman Street
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Northumberland Street
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Norfolk Street
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Hudson Street
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Northumberland Square
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Park Terrace
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Park Crescent
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Albion Road
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North Shields
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Duke Street
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Borough Road
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Gardner Place
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Bell Street
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Blanchland Terrace
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Linskill Terrace
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Chirton West View
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North Shields
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Percy Main
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Rudyerd Street
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Prudhoe Street
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Appleby Street
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Burdon Main Row
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.