NE29 0DJ is an up-and-coming urban area on West Percy Street, 0.3km from North Shields in Tynemouth. Administratively it sits within Riverside ward and the North Tyneside constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE29 0DJ is a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (140 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £119k, 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 0DJ 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 0DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST PERCY STREET, NE29 0DJ.
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 0DJ spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £119k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE29 0DJ. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 114,500
5 sales · Mean £ 134,100
Flat
£ 65,000
3 sales · Mean £ 74,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime rates near NE29 0DJ are high at 140 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
Riverside Primary School
King Edward Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
Collingwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Pia's Bakery0.5 km
- Discount Store And Off Licence0.7 km
- Northumbrian Tin Soldier0.1 km
- D A And E Naisbitt General Dealers0.4 km
- Prudhoe Off Licence0.4 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Garricks Head0.4 km
- The Pow Burn0.3 km
- Chirton Social Club0.7 km
- North Shields Catholic Club0.1 km
- Charlies Bar0.1 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- 31 The Quay0.8 km
- Beef, Cakes \& Shakes/Breakfast, Cakes \& Shakes0.9 km
- Burger King0.2 km
- Cafe @ The Riverside0.9 km
- The Hub Cafe At Siena Court0.8 km
- + 32 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- B's Deli0.7 km
- Fais Kitchen0.7 km
- Gills Golden Fry0.9 km
- New Spence Terrace Chinese Take Away0.3 km
- Peking Express Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Heron Foods Limited0.2 km
- Asda Supermarket North Shields0.4 km
- Pound Stretcher0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockley Whins5.6 km
- Fellgate6.3 km
- East Boldon7.2 km
Bus Stops
- West Percy Street0.1 km
- Albion Road-Sidney Street0.1 km
- North Shields (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)0.1 km
- North Shields Metro0.1 km
- Nile Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NE290DJ · Data under Open Government Licence