Postcode NE29 8JD 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 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 nearest station is Seaton Delaval, about 4.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 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 the United Kingdom, 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 36.7% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 140 ft away from NE29 8JD.
Preston Billy Mill near NE29 8JD 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 4.7 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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE29 8JD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug 2025 | 72, Morwick Road, North Shields, NE29 8JD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £184,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 56, Morwick Road, North Shields, NE29 8JB | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 131, Whitehouse Lane, North Shields, NE29 8PD | Terraced | Freehold | £176,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 31, Alwinton Avenue, North Shields, NE29 8JY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £239,950 | |
| 03 Jul 2026 | 118, Morwick Road, North Shields, NE29 8LA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £205,000 |
In the NE29 8JD postcode area, located within Preston Billy Mill, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE29 8JD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | Netherton Avenue, North Tyneside, NE29 8JH | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Beach Road, North Shields, NE29 9AE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 63 St Anselm Road, North Shields, NE29 8BD | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 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 8JD, 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 8JD 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around NE29 8JD in Preston Billy Mill is £225,000 (about £235 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to NE29 8JD, including Whitehouse Primary School, St Thomas More Catholic High School (Good) and Preston Grange Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE29 8JD 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 8JD is Alan Campbell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Keith McAllister (Reform UK).