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NE29 0DD

Hopper Street

North Shields

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Detailed insights for NE29 0DD

Overview

Postcode NE29 0DD is located in a major urban area, within the North Shields ward of North Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the North Shields area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Shields is £41,974 per year. The nearest station is Heworth, about 5.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Alexander Scott Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

North Shields has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,652 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

North Shields has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in North Shields is £41,974 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 136 ft away from NE29 0DD.

Flood risk

No risk

North Shields near NE29 0DD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Heworth located about 5.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE29 0DD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miAlexander Scott ParkSmallWalking directions to Alexander Scott Park
0.3 miNorthumberland SquareSmallWalking directions to Northumberland Square

Area Profile

Population
260
Population density
12,807.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.53(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.08(-40%)
Other theft
9.64(+61%)
Vehicle crime
7.57(+84%)
Burglary
6.19(+38%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
227
87.31%
Other Asian
8
3.08%
Other White
7
2.69%
Chinese
4
1.54%
African
4
1.54%
Total population: 260

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
79
37.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
18.01%
Level 3 (A level)
29
13.74%
No qualifications
26
12.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
9%
Total 16+ residents: 211

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
54
39.42%
Owns with a mortgage
43
31.39%
Owns outright
35
25.55%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.19%
Social rents from council
2
1.46%
Total households: 137

Property prices in North Shields

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£225
Sales (last 12 months)180
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £242K

Based on 180 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £225 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-Detached12£244,500£267
Terraced60£200,000£242
Flats103£160,000£213

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£257
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.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE29 0DD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE29 0DD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 May 202613, Hopper Street, North Shields, NE29 0DDOtherLeasehold£86,000
21 Mar 202533, Newcastle Street, North Shields, NE29 0DETerracedFreehold£110,000
26 Sept 20257, Albion Road West, North Shields, NE29 0JAOtherLeasehold£60,000
30 May 202511, Albion Road West, North Shields, NE29 0JATerracedFreehold£109,950
28 Mar 20259, Albion Road West, North Shields, NE29 0JAFlatsLeasehold£80,000

Schools

In the NE29 0DD postcode area, located within North Shields, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE29 0DD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North ShieldsAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miPrimarySpring Gardens Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryWaterville Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE29 0DD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE29 0DD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLifestyle Express33 Spence Terrace, North Shields, NE29 0JEWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.1 mi1 O’Clock Store44 Sidney Street, North Shields, NE29 0DPWalking directions to 1 O’Clock Store
0.2 miAldiHawkeys Lane, North Shields, NE29 0SFWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miHeron Foods78-80 Bedford Street, North Shields, NE29 6QFWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.2 miIceland88-90 Bedford Street, North Shields, NE29 6QFWalking directions to Iceland

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE29 0DD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Martin Anthony Osborne

North Shields - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Alan Campbell

Tynemouth - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNorth TynesideE08000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyTynemouthE14001557
WardNorth ShieldsE05015876
ParishNorth Tyneside, unparished areaE43000176
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)North ShieldsE02001759
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Tyneside 022AE01008483
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE29 0DD

Is NE29 0DD (North Shields) safe?

The area around NE29 0DD records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near NE29 0DD?

The median sale price around NE29 0DD in North Shields is £170,000 (about £225 per square foot) based on 180 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE29 0DD?

There are 13 schools close to NE29 0DD, including St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields, Spring Gardens Primary School and Waterville Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE29 0DD?

NE29 0DD scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,652 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE29 0DD (North Shields) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tynemouth covering NE29 0DD is Alan Campbell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martin Anthony Osborne (Green Party).