Postcode NE29 6YL 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Percy Main is £31,700 per year. The nearest station is Heworth located about 5.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is West End Park.
Percy Main has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,394 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Percy Main has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Percy Main is £31,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE29 6YL.
Percy Main near NE29 6YL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | West End Park | Large | Walking directions to West End Park |
| 0.5 mi | Coble Dene Park | Large | Walking directions to Coble Dene Park |
| 0.3 mi | Chirton Dene Park | Medium | Walking directions to Chirton Dene Park |
Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 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 | 5 | £330,000 |
| Flats | 63 | £153,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 78 | £160,500 |
10 year median price trend in North Shields
In the NE29 6YL postcode area, located within Percy Main, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE29 6YL
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Discount Store | 108 Howdon Road, North Shields, NE29 6ST | Walking directions to Discount Store |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | 19,18 Market Place, South Shields, NE33 1JF | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.5 mi | Naisbitt A And E | 9 Prudhoe Street, North Shields, NE29 6QZ | Walking directions to Naisbitt A And E |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.