Postcode NE29 8JA is located in a major urban area, within the New York & Murton area of North Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Preston Billy Mill area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 100.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Preston Billy Mill is £43,888 per year. The median sale price in New York & Murton is £219,950 (around £234 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £172,250 and £286,248. The nearest station is Seaton Delaval, about 4.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Preston Billy Mill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,097 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Preston Billy Mill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 100.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 52.2% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 105 ft away from NE29 8JA.
Preston Billy Mill near NE29 8JA 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 4.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £219,950 (about £234 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 | 16 | £372,498 | £292 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £216,975 | £237 |
| Terraced | 26 | £172,250 | £200 |
| Flats | 3 | £92,000 | £128 |
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 | £417,995 | £79,950 | £227,500 | £176,998 |
| 2026 | £302,250 | £81,500 | £200,000 | £165,000 |
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 | £287 | £128 | £233 | £200 |
| 2026 | £292 | £119 | £237 | £197 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE29 8JA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug 2025 | 9, Morwick Road, North Shields, NE29 8HZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £209,410 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 6, Sheringham Avenue, North Shields, NE29 8HX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 56, Morwick Road, North Shields, NE29 8JB | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 31, Lynn Road, North Shields, NE29 8HW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 11, Netherton Avenue, North Shields, NE29 8JG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £177,500 |
In the NE29 8JA postcode area, located within Preston Billy Mill, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Whitehouse Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Inadequate Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Jul 2022. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | St Thomas More Catholic High School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 May 2023. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Collingwood Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Apr 2013. |
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE29 8JA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Beach Road, North Shields, NE29 9AE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | Netherton Avenue, North Tyneside, NE29 8JH | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 63 St Anselm Road, North Shields, NE29 8BD | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Verne Newsagents | 40 Verne Road, North Shields, NE29 7LR | Walking directions to Verne Newsagents |
| 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 8JA, 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 8JA records about 101 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NE29 8JA in New York & Murton is £219,950 (about £234 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to NE29 8JA, including Whitehouse Primary School (Inadequate), St Thomas More Catholic High School (Good) and Collingwood Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE29 8JA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,097 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 8JA is Alan Campbell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Keith McAllister (Reform UK).