Postcode NE29 6PR 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 134.7 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 4.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is St Johns Green.
Percy Main has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,036 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Percy Main has a very high crime rate, with approximately 134.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.6% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 218 ft away from NE29 6PR.
Percy Main near NE29 6PR 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 4.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | St Johns Green | Large | Walking directions to St Johns Green |
| 0.4 mi | West End Park | Large | Walking directions to West End Park |
| 0.4 mi | Coble Dene Park | Large | Walking directions to Coble Dene 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 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE29 6PR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2025 | 6, Illingworth House, St Johns Green, North Shields, NE29 6PR | Flats | Leasehold | £45,000 | |
| 11 May 2026 | 38, Braydon Drive, North Shields, NE29 6YB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 13 Oct 2025 | 31, Braydon Drive, North Shields, NE29 6YB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 21 Apr 2026 | 12, Stonethwaite, North Shields, NE29 6AS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £135,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 30, Stonethwaite, North Shields, NE29 6AS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £159,000 |
In the NE29 6PR postcode area, located within Percy Main, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE29 6PR
| 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 One | 211-213 Bridge Road South, North Shields, NE29 6AA | Walking directions to Premier One |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Burdon Street, North Tyneside, NE29 6HP | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 152 Waterville Road, North Shields, NE29 6UB | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 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 6PR, 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 6PR records about 135 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 6PR in Percy Main is £162,500 (about £197 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to NE29 6PR, including Percy Main Primary School (Good), Riverside Primary School (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE29 6PR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,036 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 6PR is Alan Campbell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Steven Robinson (Reform UK).