Postcode NE29 9QB is located in a major urban area, within the Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South ward of North Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Preston Grange area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% 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 4.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Preston Grange has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,259 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Preston Grange has an average crime rate, with approximately 48 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 14 ft away from NE29 9QB.
Preston Grange near NE29 9QB 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 141 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 (about £306 per square foot) in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £1,230,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £437,500 | £461 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £356,000 | £343 |
| Terraced | 51 | £332,500 | £281 |
| Flats | 26 | £142,500 | £217 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £332,500 | £126,500 | £236,475 | £200,000 |
| 2017 | £270,000 | £122,000 | £230,500 | £220,000 |
| 2018 | £315,000 | £127,500 | £233,500 | £230,000 |
| 2019 | £291,000 | £127,000 | £227,975 | £230,000 |
| 2020 | £429,750 | £130,750 | £247,750 | £258,300 |
| 2021 | £365,000 | £151,000 | £277,125 | £280,000 |
| 2022 | £335,000 | £148,000 | £325,325 | £272,000 |
| 2023 | £400,000 | £157,500 | £325,000 | £305,000 |
| 2024 | £462,500 | £172,625 | £340,000 | £334,022 |
| 2025 | £430,000 | £151,750 | £324,000 | £329,500 |
| 2026 | £550,000 | £157,250 | £360,000 | £337,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £284 | £154 | £222 | £181 |
| 2017 | £256 | £179 | £223 | £209 |
| 2018 | £320 | £177 | £226 | £198 |
| 2019 | £274 | £184 | £232 | £211 |
| 2020 | £240 | £187 | £260 | £222 |
| 2021 | £329 | £218 | £274 | £242 |
| 2022 | £387 | £231 | £299 | £278 |
| 2023 | £457 | £241 | £307 | £271 |
| 2024 | £396 | £229 | £319 | £282 |
| 2025 | £417 | £224 | £324 | £272 |
| 2026 | £406 | £231 | £342 | £325 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE29 9QB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | 6, Preston Gate, North Shields, NE29 9QB | Flats | Leasehold | £72,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2025 | 9, Preston Gate, North Shields, NE29 9QB | Flats | Leasehold | £80,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2026 | Apartment 32, Grangeside Court, Brabourne Gardens, North Shields, NE29 9BF | Flats | Leasehold | £55,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | Apartment 22, Grangeside Court, Brabourne Gardens, North Shields, NE29 9BF | Flats | Leasehold | £153,000 | |
| 05 Feb 2026 | Apartment 37, Grangeside Court, Brabourne Gardens, North Shields, NE29 9BF | Flats | Leasehold | £105,000 |
In the NE29 9QB postcode area, located within Preston Grange, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE29 9QB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Preston North Road, North Shields, NE29 9QR | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Rake Lane, Preston Grange, North Shields, NE29 9QS | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | 18 Buttermere Road, North Shields, NE30 3AS | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Foxhunters Road, Whitley Bay, NE25 8UG | 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 9QB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Paula Clough
Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South - Elected 7 May 2026
Alan Campbell
Tynemouth - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE29 9QB records about 48 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 9QB in Preston Grange is £325,000 (about £306 per square foot) based on 141 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to NE29 9QB, including Preston Grange Primary School (Good), John Spence Community High School and Southlands School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE29 9QB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,259 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 9QB is Alan Campbell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paula Clough (Labour Party).