NE30 1AL is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Shields, North in Tynemouth. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Riverside ward and the Tynemouth constituency.
Within the NE30 district, this postcode is characterised by a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 111 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 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00043272 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE30 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE30 1AL.
241
52
£ 36,100 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE30 1AL 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
With 65% social renting, NE30 1AL 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE30 1AL. The average age is 52.1. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE30 1AL is above average at 111 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
King Edward Primary School
Waterville 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 Gunner0.6 km
- The Pub And Kitchen0.2 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Cafe 320.7 km
- Cafe Wilkinsons0.1 km
- Carole's Kitchen1.0 km
- Carrot N Cake0.2 km
- Hall's Cafe0.1 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Fortune City0.6 km
- Nichol And Cau0.2 km
- Passage To India0.3 km
- Pizza Addict0.2 km
- Pizza King0.3 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda Supermarket North Shields0.2 km
- Pound Stretcher0.2 km
- Heron Foods Limited0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockley Whins5.8 km
- Fellgate6.5 km
- East Boldon7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Howard Street0.0 km
- North Shields Town Centre0.1 km
- Northumberland Square0.1 km
- Northumberland Square0.1 km
- Northumberland Place0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE301AL · Data under Open Government Licence