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Shieldfield & Quayside

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About

Shieldfield is a residential area just east of Newcastle city centre, known for its mix of student housing and traditional terraced homes. The area sits between the Ouseburn Valley and the Quayside, offering easy access to both. Shieldfield has seen gradual development, with new apartment buildings appearing alongside older properties. The area is home to a few local shops and cafes, catering mainly to residents and students from nearby universities.

Quayside runs along the River Tyne, featuring a mix of bars, restaurants, and cultural venues. The area is a hub for nightlife, with popular spots along the waterfront. Quayside is also known for its landmarks, including the Gateshead Millennium Bridge and the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. The Sunday market attracts visitors, offering food, crafts, and vintage items. Both areas are well-connected, with bus routes and metro stations providing links to the city centre and beyond.

Area overview

On average Shieldfield & Quayside has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 155 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 38.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Shieldfield & Quayside is £32,700 per year. There are 1 schools in Shieldfield & Quayside: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
155
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
38.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shieldfield & Quayside Population
8,418
Population density
10,354.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,504
65.38%
Other White
774
9.19%
African
349
4.15%
Chinese
321
3.81%
Indian
311
3.69%
Total population: 8,418

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
714
35.24%
Social rents from council
640
31.59%
Other social rented
228
11.25%
Owns with a mortgage
182
8.98%
Owns outright
176
8.69%
Total households: 2,026

Property prices in Shieldfield & Quayside

Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Shieldfield & Quayside area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shieldfield & Quayside 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 Shieldfield & Quayside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats22£166,000
Terraced1£147,750

10 years median price trend in Shieldfield & Quayside

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shieldfield & Quayside.

All postcodes in Shieldfield & Quayside

NE12JJ

Jubilee Road

NE12JW

Blagdon Street

NE21BX

Stoddart Street

NE12HH

Pandon

NE13BB

Quayside

NE21YH

Clarence Street

NE12AE

City Road

NE12AN

City Road

NE12AR

Lime Street

NE12QE

Coquet Street

NE12QH

St Ann's Close

NE12QU

St Ann's Close

NE13XP

Akenside Hill

NE16NL

Buxton Street

NE21AH

Back New Bridge Street

NE21XX

Shield Street

NE21YN

Clarence Street

NE12DP

Pilgrim Street

NE13HA

Shieldfield & Quayside

NE16NJ

Buxton Street

NE21YD

Beadnell Place

NE12BX

Crawhall Road

NE12JH

Grenville Terrace

NE12JY

Blagdon Street

NE13BD

Quayside

NE21AW

Stoddart Street

NE21XB

Falconar Street

NE13DN

Pilgrim Street

NE12AF

Causey Bank

NE12JR

Melbourne Street

NE12QG

St Ann's Close

NE13HD

Shieldfield & Quayside

NE21BS

Stoddart Street

NE12AQ

City Road

NE12BL

Crawhall Road

NE12DN

Pilgrim Street

NE12HW

Melbourne Street

NE12JD

Pandon Bank

NE12JS

Melbourne Street

NE12NS

Byker Bridge

NE13HB

Broad Garth

NE13DF

Broad Chare

NE12PE

Horatio Street

NE12PN

Lime Street

NE12AS

City Road

NE12QF

Coquet Street

NE21XT

Gosforth Street

NE21YR

Clarence Street

NE13AE

Lombard Street

NE13DQ

Broad Chare

NE21AL

Shieldfield & Quayside

NE12AZ

Howard Street

NE12BA

Breamish Street

NE12DQ

Ouse Street

NE12PD

City Road

NE12PW

Byker Bridge

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.