Postcode NE29 6BU 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 Percy Main area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Percy Main is £39,028 per year. The nearest station is Heworth, about 5.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Redburn Dene.
Percy Main has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,821 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Percy Main has a low crime rate, with approximately 38 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Percy Main is £39,028 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE29 6BU.
Percy Main near NE29 6BU has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Heworth located about 5.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Redburn Dene | Medium | Walking directions to Redburn Dene |
| 0.4 mi | St Stephen's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St Stephen's Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Alexander Scott Park | Small | Walking directions to Alexander Scott Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £325,000 | £289 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £244,500 | £267 |
| Terraced | 60 | £200,000 | £242 |
| Flats | 103 | £160,000 | £213 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE29 6BU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2026 | Apartment 23, Smokehouse One, Duke Street, North Shields, NE29 6BU | Flats | Leasehold | £285,000 | |
| 28 May 2026 | Apartment 3, Smokehouse One, Duke Street, North Shields, NE29 6BU | Flats | Leasehold | £135,000 | |
| 04 Feb 2026 | Apartment 21, Smokehouse One, Duke Street, North Shields, NE29 6BU | Flats | Leasehold | £145,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | Apartment 24, Smokehouse One, Duke Street, North Shields, NE29 6BU | Flats | Leasehold | £154,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2026 | Apartment 19, Smokehouse Two, Duke Street, North Shields, NE29 6BZ | Flats | Leasehold | £181,000 |
In the NE29 6BU postcode area, located within Percy Main, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE29 6BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Naisbitt A And E | 9 Prudhoe Street, North Shields, NE29 6QZ | Walking directions to Naisbitt A And E |
| 0.3 mi | Discount Store | 108 Howdon Road, North Shields, NE29 6ST | Walking directions to Discount Store |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Saville Street, North Shields, NE30 1NT | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Royal Quays Convenience Store | 3 Prince Consort Way, North Shields, NE29 6XB | Walking directions to Royal Quays Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 88-90 Bedford Street, North Shields, NE29 6QF | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 6BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Martin Anthony Osborne
North Shields - Elected 7 May 2026
Alan Campbell
Tynemouth - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE29 6BU records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around NE29 6BU in Percy Main is £170,000 (about £225 per square foot) based on 180 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to NE29 6BU, including Waterville Primary School (Good), St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields and Riverside Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE29 6BU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,821 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 6BU is Alan Campbell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martin Anthony Osborne (Green Party).