NE29 0AG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on West Percy Street, 0.1km from North Shields in Tynemouth. Administratively it sits within Riverside ward and the North Tyneside constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE29 0AG is a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 100 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £80k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NE29 0AG are sourced from Output Area E00043304 (shared with 45 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST PERCY STREET, NE29 0AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST PERCY STREET, NE29 0AG.
270
46
£ 36,100 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NE29 0AG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 33% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (46) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE29 0AG. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 80,750
1 sales · Mean £ 80,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE29 0AG is above average at 100 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Spring Gardens Primary School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
Waterville Primary School
King Edward Primary School
Riverside Primary School
Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School
Hadrian Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Cherry Wines0.5 km
- Cooplands0.1 km
- Greggs Of Gosforth0.1 km
- Iceland0.1 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- No1 The Basement0.0 km
- Percy Park Rugby Football0.8 km
- Terminus Social Club And Institute0.1 km
- The Gunner0.6 km
- The Pub And Kitchen0.2 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Cafe 320.7 km
- Cafe Wilkinsons0.1 km
- Carole's Kitchen0.8 km
- Carrot N Cake0.0 km
- Hall's Cafe0.1 km
- + 36 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Fortune City0.5 km
- Nichol And Cau0.1 km
- Passage To India0.1 km
- Pizza Addict0.0 km
- Pizza King0.1 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda Supermarket North Shields0.3 km
- Pound Stretcher0.1 km
- Heron Foods Limited0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockley Whins5.8 km
- Fellgate6.4 km
- East Boldon7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Bedford Street0.1 km
- West Percy Street0.1 km
- Northumberland Place0.1 km
- Nile Street0.1 km
- West Percy Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NE290AG · Data under Open Government Licence