Postcode NE29 6EL 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 292.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Percy Main is £31,700 per year. The nearest station is Heworth located about 5.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest large park is St Johns Green.
Percy Main has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 491 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Percy Main has a very high crime rate, with approximately 292.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 76.9% 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 of residents in Percy Main is £31,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE29 6EL.
Percy Main near NE29 6EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Heworth located about 5.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | St Johns Green | Large | Walking directions to St Johns Green |
| 0.2 mi | West End Park | Large | Walking directions to West End Park |
| 0.5 mi | Coble Dene Park | Large | Walking directions to Coble Dene Park |
Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in North Shields area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £499,950.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £330,000 |
| Flats | 63 | £153,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 78 | £160,500 |
10 year median price trend in North Shields
In the NE29 6EL postcode area, located within Percy Main, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE29 6EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 152 Waterville Road, North Shields, NE29 6UB | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Discount Store | 108 Howdon Road, North Shields, NE29 6ST | Walking directions to Discount Store |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | 211-213 Bridge Road South, North Shields, NE29 6AA | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | AS Avon Discount Store | 47 Avon Avenue, North Shields, NE29 7QT | Walking directions to AS Avon Discount Store |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Front Street, North Tyneside, NE29 0JT | Walking directions to Londis |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.