Postcode NE29 6JW is located in a major urban area, within the Chirton & Percy Main 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 153.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 4.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is St Johns Green.
Percy Main has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 631 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Percy Main has a very high crime rate, with approximately 153.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 63.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 233 ft away from NE29 6JW.
Percy Main near NE29 6JW 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 4.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | St Johns Green | Large | Walking directions to St Johns Green |
| 0.4 mi | Redburn Park | Medium | Walking directions to Redburn Park |
Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £162,500 (about £197 per square foot) in Chirton & Percy Main area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £340,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £296,450 | £279 |
| Terraced | 36 | £175,000 | £189 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £174,000 | £206 |
| Flats | 26 | £103,250 | £156 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £121,000 | £66,000 | £119,500 | £97,250 |
| 2017 | £154,000 | £65,000 | £119,500 | £94,000 |
| 2018 | £174,950 | £70,000 | £134,950 | £115,000 |
| 2019 | £208,000 | £72,000 | £120,250 | £100,725 |
| 2020 | £196,500 | £76,000 | £128,000 | £98,000 |
| 2021 | £273,950 | £77,400 | £154,200 | £125,000 |
| 2022 | £289,950 | £84,000 | £175,000 | £161,500 |
| 2023 | £336,950 | £90,000 | £182,000 | £182,750 |
| 2024 | £331,550 | £87,750 | £195,000 | £155,000 |
| 2025 | £314,275 | £100,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2026 | £220,000 | £106,500 | £197,500 | £172,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £110 | £97 | £149 | £121 |
| 2017 | £199 | £93 | £146 | £110 |
| 2018 | £243 | £102 | £146 | £139 |
| 2019 | £203 | £106 | £152 | £118 |
| 2020 | £213 | £107 | £164 | £123 |
| 2021 | £214 | £110 | £174 | £146 |
| 2022 | £228 | £123 | £200 | £211 |
| 2023 | £257 | £155 | £207 | £202 |
| 2024 | £258 | £133 | £217 | £188 |
| 2025 | £267 | £152 | £204 | £179 |
| 2026 | £240 | £171 | £214 | £228 |
There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE29 6JW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Dec 2025 | 27, St Stephens Way, North Shields, NE29 6JQ | Terraced | Freehold | £90,750 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 102, St Stephens Way, North Shields, NE29 6JF | Terraced | Freehold | £105,000 | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 1, Nelson Crescent, North Shields, NE29 6JB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 1, St James Terrace, North Shields, NE29 6HZ | Flats | Freehold | £79,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 7, Telford Court, Wallsend, NE28 0JH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £80,000 |
In the NE29 6JW postcode area, located within Percy Main, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE29 6JW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Best-One | 34 Burdon Street, Percy Main, North Shields, NE29 6HW | Walking directions to Best-One |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Burdon Street, North Tyneside, NE29 6HP | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | S & S Stores | Meldon Street, North Tyneside, NE28 0JY | Walking directions to S & S Stores |
| 0.5 mi | T & S Booze Time | 210 Wallsend Road, North Shields, NE29 7AG | Walking directions to T & S Booze Time |
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 6JW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Steven Robinson
Chirton & Percy Main - Elected 7 May 2026
Alan Campbell
Tynemouth - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE29 6JW records about 154 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around NE29 6JW in Percy Main is £162,500 (about £197 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to NE29 6JW, including Percy Main Primary School (Good), Norham High School (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE29 6JW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 631 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 6JW is Alan Campbell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Steven Robinson (Reform UK).