NE29 0BH is an up-and-coming urban area located 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 0BH is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 132 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 0BH are sourced from Output Area E00043273 (shared with 95 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE29 0BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE29 0BH.
357
36
£ 36,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE29 0BH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 39% of tenure in NE29 0BH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE29 0BH. The average age is 36.2. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE29 0BH is above average at 132 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
Hadrian Primary School
Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Pia's Bakery0.3 km
- Baby I Love You Limited0.9 km
- Phils Plaice On The Quay0.9 km
- Discount Store And Off Licence0.7 km
- Northumbrian Tin Soldier0.2 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Garricks Head0.3 km
- The Pow Burn0.1 km
- The Saltwater Tavern0.9 km
- Chirton Social Club0.9 km
- North Shields Catholic Club0.2 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- 31 The Quay0.7 km
- Burger King0.1 km
- Cafe @ The Riverside1.0 km
- Ship's Cat1.0 km
- The Hub Cafe At Siena Court0.9 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 Takeaway0.4 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 Whins5.6 km
- Fellgate6.3 km
- East Boldon7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Railway Terrace-Metro Station0.0 km
- Transport Hub0.0 km
- Transport Hub0.0 km
- North Shields (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)0.0 km
- Nile Street0.0 km
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Postcode Profile: NE290BH · Data under Open Government Licence