Postcode NE29 6TL 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 230.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× 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 5.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is St Johns Green.
Percy Main has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 754 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 230.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 54.4% 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 289 ft away from NE29 6TL.
Percy Main near NE29 6TL 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 5.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | St Johns Green | Large | Walking directions to St Johns Green |
| 0.2 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 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 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE29 6TL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2026 | 10, Blucher Road, North Shields, NE29 6XJ | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2026 | 77, Blucher Road, North Shields, NE29 6XJ | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 03 Feb 2026 | 57, Blucher Road, North Shields, NE29 6XJ | Flats | Leasehold | £88,000 | |
| 02 Feb 2026 | 16, Blucher Road, North Shields, NE29 6XJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £121,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2025 | 24, Blucher Road, North Shields, NE29 6XJ | Terraced | Freehold | £121,000 |
In the NE29 6TL postcode area, located within Percy Main, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE29 6TL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Discount Store | 108 Howdon Road, North Shields, NE29 6ST | Walking directions to Discount Store |
| 0.3 mi | Premier One | 211-213 Bridge Road South, North Shields, NE29 6AA | Walking directions to Premier One |
| 0.3 mi | Royal Quays Convenience Store | 3 Prince Consort Way, North Shields, NE29 6XB | Walking directions to Royal Quays Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 152 Waterville Road, North Shields, NE29 6UB | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | AS Avon Discount Store | 47 Avon Avenue, North Shields, NE29 7QT | Walking directions to AS Avon Discount 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 6TL, 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 6TL records about 231 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 6TL in Percy Main is £170,000 (about £225 per square foot) based on 180 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to NE29 6TL, including Riverside Primary School (Good), Waterville Primary School (Good) and St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE29 6TL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 754 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 6TL is Alan Campbell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martin Anthony Osborne (Green Party).