NE29 0AY is an up-and-coming urban area 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 0AY is a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 122 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 0AY 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 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST PERCY STREET, NE29 0AY.
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 0AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 33% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE29 0AY. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE29 0AY is above average at 122 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
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
Spring Gardens Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
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- Pia's Bakery0.4 km
- Baby I Love You Limited1.0 km
- Phils Plaice On The Quay1.0 km
- Discount Store And Off Licence0.8 km
- Northumbrian Tin Soldier0.1 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Garricks Head0.3 km
- The Pow Burn0.2 km
- The Saltwater Tavern0.9 km
- Chirton Social Club0.8 km
- North Shields Catholic Club0.2 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- 31 The Quay0.8 km
- Burger King0.2 km
- Ship's Cat1.0 km
- The Hub Cafe At Siena Court0.9 km
- Barista Boho0.3 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 Takeaway0.5 km
- Royal Chef0.5 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Heron Foods Limited0.1 km
- Asda Supermarket North Shields0.3 km
- Pound Stretcher0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockley Whins5.7 km
- Fellgate6.4 km
- East Boldon7.2 km
Bus Stops
- West Percy Street0.0 km
- West Percy Street0.0 km
- Bedford Street0.1 km
- Nile Street0.1 km
- Nile Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NE290AY · Data under Open Government Licence