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North Shields

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About

North Shields ward lies along the north bank of the River Tyne, encompassing the historic Fish Quay and modern ferry terminals. The area's economy has long been connected to the river, with a working port and facilities for ship repair. Inland, the ward includes residential streets with Victorian terraces and local shopping precincts, serving the community's daily needs. The topography slopes upward from the riverside, offering views across the water towards South Shields.

The Fish Quay retains a core of original 19th-century buildings, housing pubs and seafood restaurants. Clifford's Fort, a scheduled monument, marks the site of a former coastal battery at the mouth of the river. A regular passenger ferry provides a direct link to South Shields, maintaining a centuries-old crossing point. The community is served by the Metro system at North Shields station, connecting it to Newcastle and the wider coast.

Area overview

On average North Shields has high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 28.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in North Shields is £44,146 per year. There are 4 schools in North Shields: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
28.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in North Shields

Based on 168 recent sales, the median property price is £167,000 in North Shields area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £700,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Shields over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached4£327,500£3,187
Flats89£150,000£2,142
Semi-Detached10£222,500£2,747
Terraced65£191,000£2,567

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

NE302DQ

Kirton Park Terrace

NE290LW

Frank Place

NE302HH

Kitchener Terrace

NE301BA

Norfolk Street

NE296NN

Laet Street

NE296TH

Howdon Road

NE296XH

Kestrel Way

NE301AH

Norfolk Street

NE302ES

King Edward Road

NE302AN

Kielder Terrace

NE296LJ

Shepherds Quay

NE290HY

South Preston Terrace

NE296JZ

Borough Road

NE302EW

Linskill Terrace

NE302EF

Grey Street

NE301ET

Charlotte Street

NE302AP

Brandling Terrace

NE290BB

Nile Street

NE302HS

North King Street

NE302BH

Brock Farm Court

NE302HR

Park Crescent

NE290AR

Bedford Street

NE290ER

Collingwood View

NE296EQ

Duke Street

NE301EP

North Shields

NE296XF

Locomotion Way

NE302HZ

Princes Street

NE296RX

Bedford Way

NE302HN

Princes Street

NE301LA

Renaissance Point

NE290AT

Bedford Street

NE301HB

Union Quay

NE290EZ

Gardner Park

NE301JU

Trinity Buildings

NE290AW

Bedford Terrace

NE301AW

Howard Street

NE301HE

Bell Street

NE296LW

Tennyson Terrace

NE290EJ

Lovaine Place West

NE296QD

Railway Street

NE296TF

Appleby Street

NE290BU

Lovaine Place

NE302AB

Military Road

NE290BS

Lovaine Place

NE296HB

Duke Street

NE301NL

Union Street

NE296TQ

Elsdon Street

NE301JH

Tanners Bank

NE301NR

Camden Square

NE296TG

Lawson Street

NE302AX

Trevor Terrace

NE302EA

North King Street

NE301BU

Kettlewell Terrace

NE296RL

William Street West

NE296PE

Gardner Place

NE290AH

West Percy Street

NE301DQ

Beacon Street

NE290BG

Nile Street

NE296XQ

Northumbrian Way

NE296LG

Ferry Mews

NE301BP

Charlotte Street

NE301LZ

Howard Street

NE301BN

Pearson Place

NE296LH

Borough Road

NE302HW

Linskill Place

NE296SR

Upper Penman Street

NE296SH

Henry Street

NE301NF

Tyne Street

NE302AU

Linskill Terrace

NE302HG

Washington Terrace

NE301LJ

Bell Street

NE302JA

Jackson Street

NE290DW

Albion Road

NE301LL

Brewhouse Bank

NE301BT

Kettlewell Terrace

NE296TJ

Thrift Street

NE301EF

Tynemouth Road

NE301AY

Saville Street

NE296PB

Church Way

NE290EW

Chirton West View

NE290AA

Church Way

NE290DH

Cecil Street

NE302HB

Washington Mews

NE296XB

Prince Consort Way

NE296RF

Spencer Street

NE301QG

Upper Camden Street

NE290BD

Nile Street

NE302EQ

Grey Street

NE302HF

Donkin Terrace

NE290BY

West Percy Street

NE302BQ

Brock Farm Court

NE302EJ

Linskill Terrace

NE301NG

Bedford Court

NE301PQ

North Shields

NE296QA

North Shields

NE301SE

Howard Street

NE296QU

Saville Street West

NE290PH

Finchdale Close

NE301AL

Howard Street

NE296NB

Trinity Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.