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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 157 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Shields over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£325,000
Flats70£158,500
Semi-Detached10£210,500
Terraced72£180,100

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

NE290BE

Nile Street

NE296BU

Duke Street

NE296RB

Theatre Place

NE296YQ

Kingdom Place

NE301DJ

Bird Street

NE302AG

Drummond Terrace

NE290AJ

West Percy Street

NE301AB

Church Street

NE290AZ

Nile Street

NE296LU

Borough Road

NE296NT

Bedford Street

NE296SJ

Vicarage Street

NE296TP

Trinity Terrace

NE296XQ

Northumbrian Way

NE301NL

Union Street

NE301NR

Camden Square

NE302AL

Kensington Gardens

NE290AR

Bedford Street

NE290EJ

Lovaine Place West

NE296NG

Lower Rudyerd Street

NE296RW

Waterville Terrace

NE296UA

Waterville Road

NE301DS

Northumberland Street

NE301JU

Trinity Buildings

NE301NE

Union Stairs

NE301NZ

Howard Court

NE301PT

Upper Norfolk Street

NE302AE

Fontburn Terrace

NE302DY

North Church Street

NE302EN

Linskill Terrace

NE302HN

Princes Street

NE296TJ

Thrift Street

NE290DZ

Cecil Street

NE290BJ

Russell Street

NE290ER

Collingwood View

NE296SY

Penman Place

NE296TG

Lawson Street

NE301AZ

Saville Street

NE301LA

Renaissance Point

NE302HZ

Princes Street

NE290AU

North Shields

NE301BS

Charlotte Street

NE301NY

Howard Street

NE296HB

Duke Street

NE296NN

Laet Street

NE296RN

Borough Road

NE296ST

Howdon Road

NE296UY

Ballast Hill Road

NE296XH

Kestrel Way

NE301AW

Howard Street

NE302AS

Linskill Terrace

NE302EU

Park Avenue

NE302HB

Washington Mews

NE301ND

Howard Street

NE302ES

King Edward Road

NE290HE

Albion Road

NE296DB

Rudyerd Street

NE296LS

Shepherds Quay

NE296QT

Saville Street West

NE296SN

Seymour Street

NE296XB

Prince Consort Way

NE301BP

Charlotte Street

NE301PX

Northumberland Square

NE302DJ

Captain Robinson Mews

NE301AH

Norfolk Street

NE290DW

Albion Road

NE290DJ

West Percy Street

NE296TX

Lannerwood

NE296XL

Chirton Dene Way

NE296YL

Watch House Close

NE301BU

Kettlewell Terrace

NE301JS

Hudson Street

NE302DR

Haswell Gardens

NE296XD

North Shields

NE301BD

North Shields

NE296PA

North Shields

NE290DP

Sidney Street

NE296LZ

Trinity Street

NE296SR

Upper Penman Street

NE301BA

Norfolk Street

NE301JP

Hudson Street

NE302HA

Park Terrace

NE302HR

Park Crescent

NE301DW

Northumberland Street

NE301QU

Northumberland Square

NE290AW

Bedford Terrace

NE296LG

Ferry Mews

NE296LQ

New Quay

NE296NF

Rudyerd Street

NE296QH

Bedford Street

NE301AU

Bell Street

NE302DF

Trevor Terrace

NE302EW

Linskill Terrace

NE290EP

Chirton West View

NE290FD

Coach Lane

NE296QU

Saville Street West

NE296TA

Smiths Dock

NE296YH

The Haven

NE301DB

East Percy Street

NE301ER

Stephenson Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.