Postcode NE29 9AR is located in a major urban area, within the Preston with Preston Grange ward of North Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the North Shields area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Shields is £41,974 per year. The nearest station is Seaton Delaval, about 5.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Northumberland Square.
North Shields has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,325 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
North Shields has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in North Shields is £41,974 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 298 ft away from NE29 9AR.
North Shields near NE29 9AR 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 5.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Northumberland Square | Small | Walking directions to Northumberland Square |
Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £242,025 (about £234 per square foot) in Preston with Preston Grange area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £750,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £396,250 | £317 |
| Terraced | 36 | £284,975 | £236 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £283,250 | £284 |
| Flats | 52 | £155,000 | £205 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £299,950 | £99,000 | £182,500 | £189,950 |
| 2017 | £299,950 | £105,000 | £182,500 | £188,375 |
| 2018 | £304,950 | £110,000 | £202,000 | £202,500 |
| 2019 | £310,000 | £107,000 | £211,500 | £202,500 |
| 2020 | £300,000 | £119,500 | £198,975 | £195,000 |
| 2021 | £350,000 | £122,000 | £225,000 | £228,000 |
| 2022 | £350,000 | £136,500 | £270,000 | £253,000 |
| 2023 | £357,500 | £136,000 | £265,000 | £259,950 |
| 2024 | £380,000 | £138,000 | £258,500 | £285,000 |
| 2025 | £377,500 | £147,500 | £277,500 | £282,500 |
| 2026 | £415,000 | £159,950 | £280,000 | £277,475 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £229 | £116 | £190 | £168 |
| 2017 | £228 | £147 | £196 | £165 |
| 2018 | £231 | £143 | £189 | £160 |
| 2019 | £237 | £145 | £203 | £171 |
| 2020 | £248 | £150 | £200 | £178 |
| 2021 | £258 | £161 | £225 | £192 |
| 2022 | £314 | £186 | £275 | £205 |
| 2023 | £292 | £183 | £261 | £220 |
| 2024 | £327 | £184 | £256 | £226 |
| 2025 | £296 | £194 | £282 | £233 |
| 2026 | £323 | £215 | £253 | £255 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE29 9AR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2025 | 38, Queen Alexandra Road, North Shields, NE29 9AR | Flats | Leasehold | £155,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 94, Queen Alexandra Road, North Shields, NE29 9AR | Terraced | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 100, Queen Alexandra Road, North Shields, NE29 9AR | Terraced | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 62, Queen Alexandra Road, North Shields, NE29 9AR | Flats | Leasehold | £123,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 59, Queen Alexandra Road, North Shields, NE29 9AS | Flats | Leasehold | £141,500 |
In the NE29 9AR postcode area, located within North Shields, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE29 9AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 1-7 Preston Road, North Shields, NE30 2DQ | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Queen Alexandra Road, North Shields, NE29 9AL | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | Walton Avenue, North Tyneside, NE29 9BS | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Cleveland Road, North Tyneside, NE29 0PF | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Hawkeys Lane, North Shields, NE29 0SF | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 9AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Wallace Lilly
Preston with Preston Grange - Elected 7 May 2026
Alan Campbell
Tynemouth - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE29 9AR records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 9AR in North Shields is £242,025 (about £234 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to NE29 9AR, including Spring Gardens Primary School, Christ Church CofE Primary School (Good) and King Edward Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE29 9AR scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,325 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 9AR is Alan Campbell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Wallace Lilly (Conservative and Unionist Party).