Postcode NE29 6LR 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 200.9 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 5.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest small park is St Stephen's Gardens.
Percy Main has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 864 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Percy Main has a very high crime rate, with approximately 200.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 45.9% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 293 ft away from NE29 6LR.
Percy Main near NE29 6LR 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 5.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | St Stephen's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St Stephen's Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Alexander Scott Park | Small | Walking directions to Alexander Scott Park |
| 0.5 mi | Laurel Park | Small | Walking directions to Laurel 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 6LR 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 6LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Naisbitt A And E | 9 Prudhoe Street, North Shields, NE29 6QZ | Walking directions to Naisbitt A And E |
| 0.2 mi | Discount Store | 108 Howdon Road, North Shields, NE29 6ST | Walking directions to Discount Store |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 88-90 Bedford Street, North Shields, NE29 6QF | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Saville Street, North Shields, NE30 1NT | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | 78-80 Bedford Street, North Shields, NE29 6QF | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.