Postcode NE29 7HY 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 Preston Billy Mill area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Preston Billy Mill is £35,800 per year. The nearest station is Heworth located about 5.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Preston Billy Mill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,055 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Preston Billy Mill has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 51.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Preston Billy Mill is £35,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE29 7HY.
Preston Billy Mill near NE29 7HY 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.
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 in Chirton & Percy Main area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,250 up to £352,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £202,500 |
| Flats | 31 | £105,380 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £175,000 |
| Terraced | 38 | £144,000 |
10 year median price trend in Chirton & Percy Main
In the NE29 7HY postcode area, located within Preston Billy Mill, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE29 7HY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Verne Newsagents | 40 Verne Road, North Shields, NE29 7LR | Walking directions to Verne Newsagents |
| 0.2 mi | Billy Mill Stores | 20 Lyncroft Road, North Shields, NE29 0RR | Walking directions to Billy Mill Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | 46 Front Street, Chirton, North Shields, NE29 7QW | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | 38 Front Street, Chirton, North Shields, NE29 7QW | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 200 Verne Road, North Shields, NE29 7DR | Walking directions to Premier |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.