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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 28.3% 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 £44,167 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
28.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in North Shields

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£226
Sales (last 12 months)175
Typical range (middle 50%)£133K – £243K

Based on 175 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £226 per square foot) in North Shields area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Shields over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£325,000£289
Semi-Detached11£284,000£266
Terraced58£200,000£243
Flats101£159,950£208

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North Shields

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Shields.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£113,750£149,000£151,896
2017£210,000£93,500£137,500£140,500
2018£221,500£129,500£225,500£166,250
2019£195,000£125,000£217,250£170,500
2020£212,500£112,500£200,000£155,000
2021£245,000£139,975£175,000£213,000
2022£349,500£154,000£166,250£201,000
2023£335,000£154,000£183,500£205,000
2024£307,500£144,000£181,000£199,950
2025£300,000£157,000£240,000£167,000
2026£266,500£159,000£181,500£207,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Shields.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Shields.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£154£177£160
2017£213£131£202£159
2018£231£169£205£192
2019£206£218£212£177
2020£220£154£189£177
2021£252£188£208£182
2022£303£209£222£199
2023£306£199£232£207
2024£267£205£216£210
2025£296£203£244£226
2026£248£206£269£269
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Shields.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Tyneside district.

Band A£1,641
Band B£1,915
Band C£2,188
Band D£2,462
Band E£3,009
Band F£3,556
Band G£4,103
Band H£4,924

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for North Shields ward.

Local councillors

Martin Anthony Osborne

North Shields - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party