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 122.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Chirton is £38,306 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 122.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Chirton is £38,306 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.
The nearest station is Heworth located about 5.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | West End Park | Large | Walking directions to West End Park |
| 0.3 mi | Chirton Dene Park | Medium | Walking directions to Chirton Dene Park |
| 0.4 mi | Alexander Scott Park | Small | Walking directions to Alexander Scott Park |
Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £162,975 in North Shields area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £499,950.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £261,500 |
| Flats | 64 | £160,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 67 | £156,500 |
10 year median 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.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE29 6UR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 152 Waterville Road, North Shields, NE29 6UB | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | AS Avon Discount Store | 47 Avon Avenue, North Shields, NE29 7QT | Walking directions to AS Avon Discount Store |
| 0.3 mi | Discount Store | 108 Howdon Road, North Shields, NE29 6ST | Walking directions to Discount Store |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Front Street, North Tyneside, NE29 0JT | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Chirton Wines | 28-32 Chirton Green, North Shields, NE29 0JR | Walking directions to Premier Chirton Wines |
Annual council tax rates for North Tyneside district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.