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NE29 7EN

Wark Avenue

Chirton & Percy Main

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Detailed insights for NE29 7EN

Overview

Postcode NE29 7EN is located in a major urban area, within the Chirton & Percy Main 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 112.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chirton is £38,306 per year. The nearest station is Seaton Delaval, about 5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
29.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

9/10

Chirton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,538 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Chirton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

29.5%

Approximately 29.5% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Chirton is £38,306 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 274 ft away from NE29 7EN.

Flood risk

No risk

Chirton near NE29 7EN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Seaton Delaval located about 5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
298
Population density
5,996 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.14(+35%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.57(+54%)
Public order
12.89(+57%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.37(-57%)
Other theft
7.62(+27%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
284
95.3%
Other White
4
1.34%
Pakistani
3
1.01%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.01%
Bangladeshi
1
0.34%
Total population: 298

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
66
27.5%
Level 4+ (Degree)
43
17.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
17.5%
Level 3 (A level)
40
16.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
13.33%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
38
31.15%
Social rents from council
35
28.69%
Owns with a mortgage
33
27.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.02%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.46%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Chirton & Percy Main

Median price£162,500
Price per sq ft£197
Sales (last 12 months)110
Typical range (middle 50%)£118K – £215K

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £162,500 (about £197 per square foot) in Chirton & Percy Main area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £340,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chirton & Percy Main over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£296,450£279
Terraced36£175,000£189
Semi-Detached34£174,000£206
Flats26£103,250£156

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chirton & Percy Main

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chirton & Percy Main.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£121,000£66,000£119,500£97,250
2017£154,000£65,000£119,500£94,000
2018£174,950£70,000£134,950£115,000
2019£208,000£72,000£120,250£100,725
2020£196,500£76,000£128,000£98,000
2021£273,950£77,400£154,200£125,000
2022£289,950£84,000£175,000£161,500
2023£336,950£90,000£182,000£182,750
2024£331,550£87,750£195,000£155,000
2025£314,275£100,000£165,000£165,000
2026£220,000£106,500£197,500£172,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chirton & Percy Main.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chirton & Percy Main.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£110£97£149£121
2017£199£93£146£110
2018£243£102£146£139
2019£203£106£152£118
2020£213£107£164£123
2021£214£110£174£146
2022£228£123£200£211
2023£257£155£207£202
2024£258£133£217£188
2025£267£152£204£179
2026£240£171£214£228
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chirton & Percy Main.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chirton & Percy Main in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE29 7EN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE29 7EN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 202568, Wark Avenue, North Shields, NE29 7ENSemi-DetachedFreehold£194,950
19 Sept 202522, Denton Avenue, North Shields, NE29 7EHSemi-DetachedFreehold£125,000
14 Apr 202532, Denton Avenue, North Shields, NE29 7EHTerracedFreehold£51,800
28 Nov 202511, Redesdale Road, North Shields, NE29 7EDTerracedFreehold£180,000
23 May 202519, Redesdale Road, North Shields, NE29 7EDSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000

Schools

In the NE29 7EN postcode area, located within Chirton, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE29 7EN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryCollingwood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryNorham High SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.5 miSecondarySt Thomas More Catholic High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE29 7EN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE29 7EN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Food WarehouseCoast Road Retail Park, North Shields, NE29 7UJWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.2 miTesco ExtraNorham Road, North Shields, NE29 7UJWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.2 miPremier200 Verne Road, North Shields, NE29 7DRWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miMoor Park Convenience StoreDarras Drive, North Tyneside, NE29 8RWWalking directions to Moor Park Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Tyneside district.

Band A£1,641
Band B£1,915
Band C£2,188
Band D£2,462
Band E£3,009
Band F£3,556
Band G£4,103
Band H£4,924

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE29 7EN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Steven Robinson

Chirton & Percy Main - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Alan Campbell

Tynemouth - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNorth TynesideE08000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyTynemouthE14001557
ParishNorth Tyneside, unparished areaE43000176
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)ChirtonE02001760
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Tyneside 023EE01008492
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE29 7EN

Is NE29 7EN (Chirton) safe?

The area around NE29 7EN records about 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NE29 7EN?

The median sale price around NE29 7EN in Chirton is £162,500 (about £197 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE29 7EN?

There are 7 schools close to NE29 7EN, including Collingwood Primary School (Good), Norham High School (Good) and St Thomas More Catholic High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE29 7EN?

NE29 7EN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,538 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE29 7EN (Chirton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tynemouth covering NE29 7EN is Alan Campbell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Steven Robinson (Reform UK).