Postcode NE29 6LZ 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 143.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Alexander Scott Park.
Percy Main has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 700 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 143.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Percy Main is £39,028 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 133 ft away from NE29 6LZ.
Percy Main near NE29 6LZ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Alexander Scott Park | Small | Walking directions to Alexander Scott Park |
| 0.5 mi | Laurel Park | Small | Walking directions to Laurel Park |
| 0.4 mi | Northumberland Square | Small | Walking directions to Northumberland Square |
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 6LZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug 2025 | 48, Prudhoe Street, North Shields, NE29 6QX | Terraced | Freehold | £102,500 | |
| 13 Apr 2026 | 59, Addison Street, North Shields, NE29 6LR | Terraced | Freehold | £122,000 | |
| 04 Feb 2026 | 48, Addison Street, North Shields, NE29 6LR | Flats | Leasehold | £89,500 | |
| 25 Nov 2025 | 22, Addison Street, North Shields, NE29 6LR | Terraced | Freehold | £135,000 | |
| 04 Apr 2026 | Tynemouth Coffee Co, Unit 1, Prudhoe Street, North Shields, NE29 6RE | Other | Freehold | £250,000 |
In the NE29 6LZ postcode area, located within Percy Main, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE29 6LZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 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 |
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.3 mi | 1 O’Clock Store | 44 Sidney Street, North Shields, NE29 0DP | Walking directions to 1 O’Clock Store |
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 6LZ, 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 6LZ records about 143 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 6LZ in Percy Main is £170,000 (about £225 per square foot) based on 180 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to NE29 6LZ, including Waterville Primary School (Good), St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields and Spring Gardens Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE29 6LZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 700 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 6LZ is Alan Campbell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martin Anthony Osborne (Green Party).