Postcode NE29 6NB is located in a major urban area, within the North Shields area 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 median sale price in North Shields is £169,000 (around £228 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £135,000 and £236,250. The nearest station is Heworth, about 5.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 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 England, 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 63.2% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 224 ft away from NE29 6NB.
Percy Main near NE29 6NB 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 156 recent sales, the median property price is £169,000 (about £228 per square foot) in North Shields area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £420,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £317,000 | £303 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £299,950 | £272 |
| Terraced | 48 | £215,000 | £242 |
| Flats | 94 | £154,500 | £214 |
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 | £308,500 | £157,000 | £247,500 | £167,000 |
| 2026 | £266,500 | £157,000 | £181,500 | £220,000 |
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 | £300 | £203 | £255 | £226 |
| 2026 | £248 | £227 | £269 | £244 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE29 6NB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 48, Prudhoe Street, North Shields, NE29 6QX | Terraced | Freehold | £102,500 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 2, Highgate Terrace, North Shields, NE29 6GL | Terraced | Freehold | £215,000 |
In the NE29 6NB postcode area, located within Percy Main, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Nov 2014. | |
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Nov 2014
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Waterville Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Mar 2020. | |
Waterville Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Mar 2020
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Spring Gardens Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Dec 2021. | |
Spring Gardens Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Dec 2021
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9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE29 6NB
| 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 |
| 0.2 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 | 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 6NB, 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 6NB 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 6NB in North Shields is £169,000 (about £228 per square foot) based on 156 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to NE29 6NB, including St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields (Good), Waterville Primary School (Good) and Spring Gardens Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE29 6NB 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 6NB is Alan Campbell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martin Anthony Osborne (Green Party).