Postcode NE29 8EG is located in a major urban area, within the New York & Murton ward of North Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Preston Grange area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Preston Grange is £60,396 per year. The nearest station is Seaton Delaval, about 4.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Preston Grange has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,447 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 4% least deprived areas in England.
Preston Grange has an average crime rate, with approximately 53.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Preston Grange is £60,396 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from NE29 8EG.
Preston Grange near NE29 8EG 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 4.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £235 per square foot) in New York & Murton area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £549,995.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £408,995 | £285 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £214,000 | £233 |
| Terraced | 25 | £180,000 | £224 |
| Flats | 3 | £92,000 | £132 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £62,000 | £124,500 | £113,748 |
| 2017 | £190,000 | £76,475 | £125,000 | £107,000 |
| 2018 | £202,500 | £62,000 | £140,250 | £117,000 |
| 2019 | £195,000 | £71,000 | £128,500 | £114,250 |
| 2020 | £185,000 | £85,000 | £145,000 | £126,000 |
| 2021 | £238,000 | £77,000 | £159,000 | £137,500 |
| 2022 | £337,995 | £92,000 | £189,995 | £151,500 |
| 2023 | £371,495 | £99,225 | £174,998 | £165,000 |
| 2024 | £424,995 | £85,000 | £222,500 | £149,998 |
| 2025 | £419,995 | £79,950 | £225,000 | £176,998 |
| 2026 | £302,250 | £81,500 | £205,000 | £188,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £98 | £145 | £157 |
| 2017 | £196 | £128 | £139 | £113 |
| 2018 | £192 | £80 | £159 | £137 |
| 2019 | £209 | £123 | £155 | £131 |
| 2020 | £211 | £131 | £179 | £143 |
| 2021 | £226 | £122 | £172 | £151 |
| 2022 | £258 | £152 | £222 | £183 |
| 2023 | £271 | £156 | £188 | £185 |
| 2024 | £272 | £136 | £225 | £189 |
| 2025 | £282 | £128 | £232 | £200 |
| 2026 | £337 | £128 | £245 | £186 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE29 8EG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sept 2025 | 59, Blacksmith Drive, North Shields, NE29 8EB | Detached | Freehold | £549,995 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 57, Blacksmith Drive, North Shields, NE29 8EB | Detached | Freehold | £454,995 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 55, Blacksmith Drive, North Shields, NE29 8EB | Detached | Freehold | £489,995 | |
| 07 Aug 2025 | 53, Blacksmith Drive, North Shields, NE29 8EB | Detached | Freehold | £519,995 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 51, Blacksmith Drive, North Shields, NE29 8EB | Detached | Freehold | £549,995 |
In the NE29 8EG postcode area, located within Preston Grange, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE29 8EG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Rake Lane, Preston Grange, North Shields, NE29 9QS | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | Family Choice | Blandford Road, North Tyneside, NE29 8NX | Walking directions to Family Choice |
Annual council tax rates for North Tyneside district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE29 8EG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Keith McAllister
New York & Murton - Elected 7 May 2026
Alan Campbell
Tynemouth - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE29 8EG records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around NE29 8EG in Preston Grange is £225,000 (about £235 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to NE29 8EG, including Monkseaton High School (Good), Preston Grange Primary School (Good) and Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE29 8EG scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,447 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Tynemouth covering NE29 8EG is Alan Campbell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Keith McAllister (Reform UK).