Postcode Analysis North Tyneside, North East

RUSSELL STREET, NE29 0BL House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 0BL 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

With 39% social renting, NE29 0BL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 0BL is an up-and-coming urban area on Russell 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 0BL is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 138 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £65k, 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 0BL 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 0BL. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 65,000

1 sales · Mean £ 65,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Crime around NE29 0BL is above average at 138 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 offences240
Shoplifting165
Anti-social behaviour150
Criminal damage and arson55
Public order47

school Local Schools

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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields

Good224 pupils0.3 km
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Spring Gardens Primary School

Requires Improvement377 pupils0.4 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good169 pupils0.4 km
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Waterville Primary School

Good209 pupils0.5 km
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King Edward Primary School

Good474 pupils0.9 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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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields

Good278 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • Pia's Bakery0.4 km
  • Baby I Love You Limited0.9 km
  • Phils Plaice On The Quay1.0 km
  • Discount Store And Off Licence0.7 km
  • Northumbrian Tin Soldier0.1 km
  • + 32 more
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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
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Restaurant, Cafe

39 nearby
  • 31 The Quay0.7 km
  • Burger King0.1 km
  • Cafe @ The Riverside1.0 km
  • The Hub Cafe At Siena Court0.9 km
  • Barista Boho0.2 km
  • + 34 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • B's Deli0.8 km
  • Fais Kitchen0.8 km
  • New Spence Terrace Chinese Take Away0.4 km
  • Peking Express Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • Royal Chef0.4 km
  • + 23 more
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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
  • Fellgate6.3 km
  • East Boldon7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Nile Street0.1 km
  • West Percy Street0.1 km
  • North Shields (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)0.1 km
  • North Shields (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)0.1 km
  • North Shields Metro0.1 km