Postcode NE29 6UR 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 Chirton area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 162.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Chirton is £28,700 per year. The nearest station is Heworth located about 5.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is West End Park.
Chirton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 286 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Chirton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 162.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 66.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Chirton is £28,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE29 6UR.
Chirton near NE29 6UR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in North Shields area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £499,950.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £322,500 |
| Flats | 64 | £152,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £225,000 |
| Terraced | 78 | £167,475 |
10 years price trend in North Shields
In the NE29 6UR postcode area, located within Chirton, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Cafe @ The Riverside | Minton Lane, North Shields, NE29 6DQ | |
| 0.2 mi | Mad Munchies | Avon Avenue, North Tyneside, NE29 7QT | |
| 0.3 mi | Magpie Chippy | 75 Ripley Avenue, North Shields, NE29 7RW |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.