Postcode NE29 6XE 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 238.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Percy Main is £39,028 per year. The nearest station is Heworth located about 5.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is West End Park.
Percy Main has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 491 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Percy Main has a very high crime rate, with approximately 238.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 72.7% 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 99 ft away from NE29 6XE.
Percy Main near NE29 6XE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | West End Park | Large | Walking directions to West End Park |
| 0.5 mi | Coble Dene Park | Large | Walking directions to Coble Dene Park |
| 0.2 mi | Chirton Dene Park | Medium | Walking directions to Chirton Dene Park |
Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £164,950 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 | 67 | £160,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £235,000 |
| Terraced | 70 | £157,250 |
10 year median price trend in North Shields
In the NE29 6XE postcode area, located within Percy Main, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE29 6XE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Discount Store | 108 Howdon Road, North Shields, NE29 6ST | Walking directions to Discount Store |
| 0.2 mi | Royal Quays Convenience Store | 3 Prince Consort Way, North Shields, NE29 6XB | Walking directions to Royal Quays Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Naisbitt A And E | 9 Prudhoe Street, North Shields, NE29 6QZ | Walking directions to Naisbitt A And E |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | 211-213 Bridge Road South, North Shields, NE29 6AA | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.5 mi | One Stop | 152 Waterville Road, North Shields, NE29 6UB | Walking directions to One Stop |
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.