NE29 0AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 0AS 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 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 0AS are sourced from Output Area E00043304 (shared with 45 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE29 0AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE29 0AS.
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 0AS 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 0AS. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE29 0AS is above average at 93 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
King Edward Primary School
Waterville Primary School
Riverside Primary School
Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School
John Spence Community High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Pia's Bakery0.4 km
- Discount Store And Off Licence0.9 km
- Northumbrian Tin Soldier0.2 km
- Collingwood Seafoods0.9 km
- D A And E Naisbitt General Dealers0.6 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Garricks Head0.4 km
- The Pow Burn0.3 km
- Chirton Social Club0.9 km
- North Shields Catholic Club0.3 km
- Charlies Bar0.2 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- 31 The Quay0.9 km
- Burger King0.3 km
- Barista Boho0.4 km
- Dodgins Yard0.7 km
- Pigalo's Speakeasy0.1 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- B's Deli0.8 km
- Fais Kitchen0.8 km
- New Spence Terrace Chinese Take Away0.5 km
- Peking Express Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Royal Chef0.5 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Heron Foods Limited0.2 km
- Asda Supermarket North Shields0.4 km
- Pound Stretcher0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockley Whins5.8 km
- Fellgate6.5 km
- East Boldon7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Bedford Street0.1 km
- Albion Road - Upper Camden Street0.1 km
- Northumberland Place0.1 km
- Nile Street0.1 km
- West Percy Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NE290AS · Data under Open Government Licence