What are prices by property type in North Shields?

Latest medians: Detached £322,500, Semi-detached £225,000, Terraced £167,475, Flats £152,500.

How safe is North Shields?

Crime level in North Shields is high with about 171 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What are house prices in North Shields?

Based on 158 recent sales, the median price is £160,000; see the 10-year chart for trends.

What's the average income in North Shields?

Average resident income is about £37,649 per year.

How much social housing is near North Shields?

About 28.4% across the North Shields area.

How deprived is North Shields?

Deprivation score 8/10 (rank 6909 of 32844 in country).

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Q: What schools in North Shields and how are they rated?

There are 4 schools in North Shields: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / North East / North Tyneside / North Shields

About

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.

Area overview

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).

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

171

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

5/10

Social housing

28.4%

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in North Shields

Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in North Shields area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £499,950.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	4	£322,500	£162,000	£270,000	£368,750	£461,750
Flats	64	£152,500	£65,750	£104,500	£173,125	£259,750
Semi-Detached	12	£225,000	£116,850	£165,250	£253,750	£332,423
Terraced	78	£167,475	£100,000	£142,250	£258,750	£426,564

10 years price trend in North Shields

All postcodes in North Shields

NE301EW

Upper Pearson Street

NE302HS

Linskill Terrace

NE290BX

Lovaine Avenue

NE290DB

North Shields

NE296QW

Saville Street

NE301HJ

Union Quay

NE302EG

Grey Street

NE302HY

Jackson Street

NE301BX

Tynemouth Priory

NE290EF

North Shields

NE296DQ

Epsom Close

NE301EP

Tynemouth Priory

NE302EJ

Fontburn Terrace

NE302HW

Linskill Place

NE290AH

North Shields

NE296JZ

Addison Street

NE296QP

Little Bedford Street

NE296PE

Gardner Place

NE296RJ

William Street

NE296SG

Percy Main

NE296YJ

Atkinson Gardens

NE302AU

Linskill Terrace

NE302DG

Trevor Terrace

NE290HT

Albion Road

NE290AB

Church Way

NE290BY

North Shields

NE296HJ

Clive Street

NE296LL

Borough Road

NE301QG

Upper Camden Street

NE301AF

Howard Street

NE301BF

Charlotte Close

NE301DA

Bird Street

NE301DD

King Street

NE301HR

Fish Quay

NE301JH

Clifford Street

NE302EP

Linskill Place

NE290AL

Church Way

NE290DE

Beaumont Street

NE290DS

North Shields

NE290EZ

Chirton Avenue

NE290HY

Albion Road

NE290PH

Finchdale Close

NE296HU

Clive Street

NE296RF

Prudhoe Street Back

NE301DY

East George Street

NE301DR

Linskill Street

NE301NT

Camden Street

NE302AF

Drummond Terrace

NE302AT

Jackson Street

NE302DZ

Grey Street

NE290AE

Church Way

NE290AA

Church Way

NE301BN

Pearson Place

NE301DE

George Street

NE301DL

East George Street

NE301HN

North Shields

NE302AW

Drummond Terrace

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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