NE30 1AF is an up-and-coming urban area on Howard Street, 0.1km from Shields, North in Tynemouth. Administratively it sits within Riverside ward and the North Tyneside constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE30 1AF is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 117 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 NE30 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00043273 (shared with 95 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOWARD STREET, NE30 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOWARD STREET, NE30 1AF.
357
36
£ 36,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE30 1AF 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
NE30 1AF has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 NE30 1AF. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE30 1AF is above average at 117 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
Christ Church CofE Primary School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
Spring Gardens Primary School
Waterville Primary School
King Edward Primary School
Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School
Hadrian Primary School
Riverside Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Cherry Wines0.6 km
- Cooplands0.2 km
- Greggs Of Gosforth0.2 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- No1 The Basement0.2 km
- Percy Park Rugby Football0.8 km
- Terminus Social Club And Institute0.3 km
- The Gunner0.7 km
- The Pub And Kitchen0.2 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Cafe 320.7 km
- Cafe Wilkinsons0.1 km
- Carrot N Cake0.2 km
- Hall's Cafe0.1 km
- Iris Community Hub0.8 km
- + 34 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Fortune City0.6 km
- Nichol And Cau0.2 km
- Passage To India0.3 km
- Pizza Addict0.3 km
- Pizza King0.3 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda Supermarket North Shields0.1 km
- Pound Stretcher0.2 km
- Heron Foods Limited0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockley Whins5.8 km
- Fellgate6.5 km
- East Boldon7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Howard Street0.1 km
- Saville Street0.1 km
- North Shields Town Centre0.1 km
- Northumberland Square0.2 km
- Northumberland Square0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE301AF · Data under Open Government Licence