What's the nearest station to NE29 7JB and how far is it?

The nearest station is Heworth, about 5.3 miles away; there are 0 stations nearby.

What schools are near NE29 7JB and how are they rated?

There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools; Ofsted ratings include primary: 0 Outstanding and 5 Good; secondary: 0 Outstanding and 2 Good.

How safe is Chirton (NE29 7JB)?

Crime level is very high with about 173.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in Chirton near NE29 7JB.

What are house prices in Chirton?

Based on 111 recent sales, the median price is £140,000.

How much are flats/terraced/semi-detached homes in Chirton?

Typical medians last year: Flats £104,940, Terraced £150,000, Semi-detached £170,500, Detached £208,000.

How much social housing is near NE29 7JB?

About 55.1% on this street and 39.7% across the surrounding area.

What's the local population and density?

Population around Chirton is 216 with density 4243.6 per km².

Which supermarkets are close to NE29 7JB?

Nearby amenities include 10 supermarkets, closest supermarket is Verne Newsagents

What's the average income in Chirton?

Average resident income is about £28,700 per year.

Is NE29 7JB at risk of flooding?

No risk of flooding, score 0/10.

Which ward and council is NE29 7JB in?

NE29 7JB is in Chirton & Percy Main ward, North Tyneside council (North East).

Postcode insights

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Chirton & Percy Main

North Tyneside

England / North East / North Tyneside / Chirton / Chirton & Percy Main / NE29 7JB

Overview

Postcode NE29 7JB 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 173.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Chirton is £28,700 per year. The nearest station is Heworth located about 5.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

173

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

1/10

Social housing

55.1%

Connectivity

N/A

Flood Risk

No risk

Noise Level

No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Chirton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,995 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Chirton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 173.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

55.1%

Approximately 55.1% 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

1/10

The average income of residents in Chirton is £28,700 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE29 7JB.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Heworth located about 5.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population

216

Population density

4,243.6 per km²

Demographics

British

202

93.52%

Bangladeshi

3.24%

Other Asian

0.93%

African

0.93%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.46%

Total population: 216

Housing

Social rents from council

54.08%

Private landlord or letting agency

14.29%

Owns outright

14.29%

Owns with a mortgage

14.29%

Other forms of private rent

2.04%

Total households: 98

Property prices in Chirton & Percy Main

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Chirton & Percy Main area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £352,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	5	£208,000	£202,100	£202,500	£331,550	£347,910
Flats	32	£104,940	£44,213	£78,875	£125,000	£147,250
Semi-Detached	37	£170,500	£114,800	£137,500	£207,500	£234,000
Terraced	37	£150,000	£63,900	£125,000	£190,000	£327,000

10 years price trend in Chirton & Percy Main

Schools

In the NE29 7JB postcode area, located within Chirton, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Distance	Phase	Name	Type	Rating
0.1 mi	Primary	Collingwood Primary School	Community school	Good
0.3 mi	Primary	St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields	Academy converter	N/A
0.3 mi	Secondary	Norham High School	Foundation school	Good

Local amenities

Distance	Name	Address
0.2 mi	Verne Newsagents	40 Verne Road, North Shields, NE29 7LR
0.2 mi	Premier	200 Verne Road, North Shields, NE29 7DR
0.3 mi	Best-one	46 Front Street, Chirton, North Shields, NE29 7QW
0.3 mi	Lifestyle Express	38 Front Street, Chirton, North Shields, NE29 7QW
0.3 mi	Billy Mill Stores	20 Lyncroft Road, North Shields, NE29 0RR

Distance	Name	Address
0.2 mi	The Nautilus	191 Verne Road, North Shields, NE29 7DL
0.3 mi	The Pineapple	78 Wallsend Road, North Shields, NE29 7BH

Distance	Name	Address
0.2 mi	Smart Fry	46 Verne Road, North Shields, NE29 7LT
0.2 mi	Jazz's Fish Bar	204 Verne Road, North Shields, NE29 7DR
0.3 mi	Yung Kee Chop Suey House	45A Burt Avenue, North Shields, NE29 7HL
0.3 mi	Chirton Chinese Takeaway	66-68 Front Street, Chirton, North Shields, NE29 7QW
0.3 mi	Simons Chop Suey House	64 Front Street, Chirton, North Shields, NE29 7QW

Distance	Name	Address
0.2 mi	Well Pharmacy	Verne Road, North Tyneside, NE29 7LU
0.2 mi	Well Pharmacy	198 Verne Road, North Shields, NE29 7DR

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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