Postcode NE29 7LR 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 79.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Preston Billy Mill is £43,888 per year. The nearest station is Seaton Delaval located about 5.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 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 79.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.7% 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 per household in Preston Billy Mill is £43,888 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 304 ft away from NE29 7LR.
Preston Billy Mill near NE29 7LR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Seaton Delaval located about 5.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £138,500 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 | 34 | £105,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £169,250 |
| Terraced | 38 | £152,750 |
10 year median price trend in Chirton & Percy Main
In the NE29 7LR postcode area, located within Preston Billy Mill, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE29 7LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Beach Road, North Shields, NE29 9AE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | 38 Front Street, Chirton, North Shields, NE29 7QW | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | 46 Front Street, Chirton, North Shields, NE29 7QW | Walking directions to Best-one |
Annual council tax rates for North Tyneside district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.