Postcode NE29 0HS is located in a major urban area, within the Preston with Preston Grange ward of North Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the North Shields area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 286.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.5× 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 Seaton Delaval, 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.
North Shields has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,741 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
North Shields has a very high crime rate, with approximately 286.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.5% 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.
The average income per household in North Shields is £41,974 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 81 ft away from NE29 0HS.
North Shields near NE29 0HS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Seaton Delaval located about 5.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Alexander Scott Park | Small | Walking directions to Alexander Scott Park |
| 0.2 mi | Northumberland Square | Small | Walking directions to Northumberland Square |
Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £242,025 (about £234 per square foot) in Preston with Preston Grange area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £750,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £396,250 | £317 |
| Terraced | 36 | £284,975 | £236 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £283,250 | £284 |
| Flats | 52 | £155,000 | £205 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £299,950 | £99,000 | £182,500 | £189,950 |
| 2017 | £299,950 | £105,000 | £182,500 | £188,375 |
| 2018 | £304,950 | £110,000 | £202,000 | £202,500 |
| 2019 | £310,000 | £107,000 | £211,500 | £202,500 |
| 2020 | £300,000 | £119,500 | £198,975 | £195,000 |
| 2021 | £350,000 | £122,000 | £225,000 | £228,000 |
| 2022 | £350,000 | £136,500 | £270,000 | £253,000 |
| 2023 | £357,500 | £136,000 | £265,000 | £259,950 |
| 2024 | £380,000 | £138,000 | £258,500 | £285,000 |
| 2025 | £377,500 | £147,500 | £277,500 | £282,500 |
| 2026 | £415,000 | £159,950 | £280,000 | £277,475 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £229 | £116 | £190 | £168 |
| 2017 | £228 | £147 | £196 | £165 |
| 2018 | £231 | £143 | £189 | £160 |
| 2019 | £237 | £145 | £203 | £171 |
| 2020 | £248 | £150 | £200 | £178 |
| 2021 | £258 | £161 | £225 | £192 |
| 2022 | £314 | £186 | £275 | £205 |
| 2023 | £292 | £183 | £261 | £220 |
| 2024 | £327 | £184 | £256 | £226 |
| 2025 | £296 | £194 | £282 | £233 |
| 2026 | £323 | £215 | £253 | £255 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE29 0HS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan 2026 | 27, Ayres Terrace, North Shields, NE29 0HL | Flats | Leasehold | £174,121 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 2, Ayres Terrace, North Shields, NE29 0HL | Terraced | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2025 | 4, Ayres Terrace, North Shields, NE29 0HL | Terraced | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | Albion House, Sidney Street, North Shields, NE29 0DW | Other | Freehold | £1,350,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2026 | 23, Spring Terrace, North Shields, NE29 0HQ | Terraced | Freehold | £410,000 |
In the NE29 0HS postcode area, located within North Shields, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE29 0HS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 1 O’Clock Store | 44 Sidney Street, North Shields, NE29 0DP | Walking directions to 1 O’Clock Store |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | 78-80 Bedford Street, North Shields, NE29 6QF | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Hawkeys Lane, North Shields, NE29 0SF | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 88-90 Bedford Street, North Shields, NE29 6QF | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | 33 Spence Terrace, North Shields, NE29 0JE | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
Annual council tax rates for North Tyneside district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE29 0HS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Wallace Lilly
Preston with Preston Grange - Elected 7 May 2026
Alan Campbell
Tynemouth - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE29 0HS records about 287 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.
The median sale price around NE29 0HS in North Shields is £242,025 (about £234 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to NE29 0HS, including Spring Gardens Primary School, St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields and Christ Church CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE29 0HS scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,741 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Tynemouth covering NE29 0HS is Alan Campbell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Wallace Lilly (Conservative and Unionist Party).