Postcode NE29 6LU 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 North Shields area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 534.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in North Shields is £36,100 per year. The nearest station is Heworth located about 5.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest small park is St Stephen's Gardens.
North Shields has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,404 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
North Shields has a very high crime rate, with approximately 534.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 27.8% 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 of residents in North Shields is £36,100 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 180 ft away from NE29 6LU.
North Shields near NE29 6LU 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 5.7 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 |
| 0.1 mi | Alexander Scott Park | Small | Walking directions to Alexander Scott Park |
| 0.4 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 6LU postcode area, located within North Shields, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE29 6LU
| 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 | Iceland | 88-90 Bedford Street, North Shields, NE29 6QF | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Saville Street, North Shields, NE30 1NT | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | 78-80 Bedford Street, North Shields, NE29 6QF | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.2 mi | 1 O’Clock Store | 44 Sidney Street, North Shields, NE29 0DP | Walking directions to 1 O’Clock Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.