Postcode Analysis North Tyneside, North East

RUSSELL STREET, NE29 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSSELL STREET, NE29 0BJ.

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Population

357

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 36,100 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NE29 0BJ 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 39% of tenure in NE29 0BJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE29 0BJ is an up-and-coming urban area on Russell 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 0BJ 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 123 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 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00043273 (shared with 95 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE29 0BJ. 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

White / British83.3%
Asian / British Asian3.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed10.3%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 9%
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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 0BJ is above average at 123 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.

Violence and sexual offences241
Shoplifting165
Anti-social behaviour150
Criminal damage and arson53
Public order49

school Local Schools

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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields

Good224 pupils0.3 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good169 pupils0.4 km
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Spring Gardens Primary School

Requires Improvement377 pupils0.4 km
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Waterville Primary School

Good209 pupils0.6 km
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King Edward Primary School

Good474 pupils0.8 km
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Riverside Primary School

Good168 pupils1.0 km
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Hadrian Primary School

Good272 pupils1.2 km
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Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School

Good87 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • Cherry Wines0.6 km
  • Cooplands0.1 km
  • Greggs Of Gosforth0.1 km
  • Iceland0.0 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
  • + 32 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • No1 The Basement0.1 km
  • Percy Park Rugby Football0.9 km
  • Terminus Social Club And Institute0.1 km
  • The Gunner0.7 km
  • The Pub And Kitchen0.3 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Cafe 320.8 km
  • Cafe Wilkinsons0.1 km
  • Carole's Kitchen0.9 km
  • Carrot N Cake0.1 km
  • Hall's Cafe0.1 km
  • + 35 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Fortune City0.6 km
  • Nichol And Cau0.0 km
  • Passage To India0.1 km
  • Pizza Addict0.1 km
  • Pizza King0.1 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda Supermarket North Shields0.3 km
  • Pound Stretcher0.1 km
  • Heron Foods Limited0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brockley Whins5.7 km
  • Fellgate6.3 km
  • East Boldon7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Nile Street0.0 km
  • Railway Terrace-Metro Station0.1 km
  • Transport Hub0.1 km
  • West Percy Street0.1 km
  • Transport Hub0.1 km