NE29 0BB is an up-and-coming urban area on Nile Street, 0.2km from North Shields in Tynemouth. Administratively it sits within Riverside ward and the North Tyneside constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE29 0BB is a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 124 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £96k, 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 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00043304 (shared with 45 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NILE STREET, NE29 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NILE STREET, NE29 0BB.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE29 0BB spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £96k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE29 0BB. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 96,500
1 sales · Mean £ 96,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE29 0BB is above average at 124 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
Spring Gardens Primary School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Waterville Primary School
King Edward Primary School
Riverside Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Pia's Bakery0.4 km
- Discount Store And Off Licence0.8 km
- Northumbrian Tin Soldier0.1 km
- D A And E Naisbitt General Dealers0.5 km
- Prudhoe Off Licence0.5 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Garricks Head0.4 km
- The Pow Burn0.3 km
- Chirton Social Club0.8 km
- North Shields Catholic Club0.2 km
- Charlies Bar0.1 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- 31 The Quay0.8 km
- Beef, Cakes \& Shakes/Breakfast, Cakes \& Shakes1.0 km
- Burger King0.2 km
- The Hub Cafe At Siena Court0.9 km
- Barista Boho0.3 km
- + 34 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- B's Deli0.7 km
- Fais Kitchen0.7 km
- Gills Golden Fry1.0 km
- New Spence Terrace Chinese Take Away0.4 km
- Peking Express Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Heron Foods Limited0.1 km
- Asda Supermarket North Shields0.4 km
- Pound Stretcher0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockley Whins5.7 km
- Fellgate6.4 km
- East Boldon7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Nile Street0.0 km
- West Percy Street0.0 km
- Bedford Street0.1 km
- West Percy Street0.1 km
- Albion Road-Sidney Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NE290BB · Data under Open Government Licence