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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

NE301EG

Tynemouth Road

NE290DP

Sidney Street

NE290DE

Newcastle Street

NE296EH

Burdon Main Row

NE301DY

East George Street

NE302HU

Whitby Street

NE301AR

Howard Street

NE302HL

Park Crescent

NE296SE

Waterville Place

NE302ET

King Edward Road

NE296HU

Swan Quay

NE290DF

Newcastle Street

NE301HF

Bell Street

NE290EA

Gardner Park

NE296SP

Upper Elsdon Street

NE290EE

Hylton Terrace

NE296YL

Watch House Close

NE296YJ

Atkinson Gardens

NE302HA

Park Terrace

NE290DA

Widdrington Terrace

NE296LR

Addison Street

NE301QP

Northumberland Place

NE301BE

Brinkburn Court

NE302EL

Linskill Terrace

NE296TL

Howdon Road

NE296DB

Rudyerd Street

NE296QF

Bedford Street

NE302RH

Howard Terrace

NE296XA

George Stephenson Way

NE302HT

Jackson Street

NE296DD

North Shields

NE290EF

York Terrace

NE296ST

Howdon Road

NE296TA

Smiths Dock

NE296BZ

Duke Street

NE302AG

Drummond Terrace

NE296BY

North Shields

NE296SX

Elsdon Place

NE290DZ

Cecil Street

NE296SL

Waterville Road

NE290AU

North Shields

NE290DL

Sidney Street

NE302DZ

Grey Street

NE301AD

Bell Street

NE301ES

Stephenson Street

NE301PD

Howard Street

NE301DB

East Percy Street

NE290FD

Coach Lane

NE290AJ

West Percy Street

NE290EB

Gardner Park

NE302DJ

Captain Robinson Mews

NE296BU

Duke Street

NE296LN

Tennyson Terrace

NE301BS

Charlotte Street

NE296YF

Robert Westall Way

NE296RG

Stanley Street West

NE296SF

Prudhoe Terrace

Data Sources

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