Postcode NE29 8SL 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 New York area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 132.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in New York is £40,779 per year. The nearest station is Seaton Delaval, about 4.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Hilltop Millennium Green.
New York has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,193 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
New York has a very high crime rate, with approximately 132.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in New York is £40,779 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE29 8SL.
New York near NE29 8SL 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 4.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hilltop Millennium Green | Medium | Walking directions to Hilltop Millennium Green |
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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE29 8SL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Apr 2025 | Studley Cottage, Moor Park Road, North Shields, NE29 8RY | Terraced | Freehold | £93,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 2, Alston Close, North Shields, NE29 8BQ | Terraced | Leasehold | £165,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 13, Alston Close, North Shields, NE29 8BQ | Terraced | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2025 | 19, Adelphi Close, North Shields, NE29 8SW | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 47, Aldwych Drive, North Shields, NE29 8SZ | Other | Freehold | £105,000 |
In the NE29 8SL postcode area, located within New York, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE29 8SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Moor Park Convenience Store | Darras Drive, North Tyneside, NE29 8RW | Walking directions to Moor Park Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 63 St Anselm Road, North Shields, NE29 8BD | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | Netherton Avenue, North Tyneside, NE29 8JH | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa Local | 133 Brookland Terrace, North Shields, NE29 8EA | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 mi | Best-one | 151 Brookland Terrace, North Shields, NE29 8EA | Walking directions to Best-one |
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 8SL, 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 8SL records about 133 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NE29 8SL in New York is £225,000 (about £235 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to NE29 8SL, including New York Primary School (Outstanding), St Thomas More Catholic High School (Good) and Whitehouse Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE29 8SL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,193 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 8SL is Alan Campbell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Keith McAllister (Reform UK).