Postcode NE29 6XW 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 Percy Main area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Percy Main is £39,028 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 Heworth, about 5.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is West End Park.
Percy Main has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,821 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Percy Main has a low crime rate, with approximately 38 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE29 6XW.
Percy Main near NE29 6XW 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 5.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE29 6XW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May 2026 | 195, Northumbrian Way, North Shields, NE29 6XW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £138,000 | |
| 26 May 2026 | 195, Northumbrian Way, North Shields, NE29 6XW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £138,000 | |
| 02 Feb 2026 | 191, Northumbrian Way, North Shields, NE29 6XW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £158,000 | |
| 22 Jan 2026 | 161, Northumbrian Way, North Shields, NE29 6XW | Terraced | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 42, Rowntree Way, North Shields, NE29 6XX | Terraced | Freehold | £155,000 |
In the NE29 6XW postcode area, located within Percy Main, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Waterville Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Mar 2020. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Riverside Primary School | Community school | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Jul 2024. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Nov 2014. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE29 6XW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Royal Quays Convenience Store | 3 Prince Consort Way, North Shields, NE29 6XB | Walking directions to Royal Quays Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Discount Store | 108 Howdon Road, North Shields, NE29 6ST | Walking directions to Discount 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 6XW, 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 6XW records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and public order.
The median sale price around NE29 6XW in North Shields is £169,000 (about £228 per square foot) based on 156 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to NE29 6XW, including Waterville Primary School (Good), Riverside Primary School (Requires improvement) and St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE29 6XW scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,821 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 6XW is Alan Campbell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martin Anthony Osborne (Green Party).