Postcode NE29 6RX 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 North Shields area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 286.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.5× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Shields is £41,974 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 Seaton Delaval, about 5.8 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.
North Shields has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,741 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
North Shields has a very high crime rate, with approximately 286.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.1% 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 per household in North Shields is £41,974 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 308 ft away from NE29 6RX.
North Shields near NE29 6RX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Seaton Delaval located about 5.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Alexander Scott Park | Small | Walking directions to Alexander Scott Park |
| 0.3 mi | Laurel Park | Small | Walking directions to Laurel Park |
| 0.1 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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE29 6RX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul 2025 | 50, Howard Street, North Shields, NE30 1PD | Other | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 03 Jul 2026 | 6, Nile Street, North Shields, NE29 0BE | Other | Freehold | £70,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2025 | 2 - 4, West Percy Street, North Shields, NE29 0AG | Other | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 16E, Northumberland Square, North Shields, NE30 1PX | Flats | Leasehold | £205,000 | |
| 06 Jul 2026 | 13D, Northumberland Square, North Shields, NE30 1PX | Flats | Leasehold | £217,500 |
In the NE29 6RX postcode area, located within North Shields, 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 | Christ Church CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Nov 2022. | |
Christ Church CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 23 Nov 2022
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| 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 | 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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12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE29 6RX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Heron Foods | 78-80 Bedford Street, North Shields, NE29 6QF | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 88-90 Bedford Street, North Shields, NE29 6QF | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Saville Street, North Shields, NE30 1NT | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.1 mi | 1 O’Clock Store | 44 Sidney Street, North Shields, NE29 0DP | Walking directions to 1 O’Clock Store |
| 0.3 mi | Naisbitt A And E | 9 Prudhoe Street, North Shields, NE29 6QZ | Walking directions to Naisbitt A And E |
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 6RX, 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 6RX records about 287 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NE29 6RX in North Shields is £169,000 (about £228 per square foot) based on 156 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to NE29 6RX, including Christ Church CofE Primary School (Good), St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields (Good) and Spring Gardens Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE29 6RX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,741 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 6RX is Alan Campbell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martin Anthony Osborne (Green Party).