NE30 1BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Northumberland Close, 0.1km from North Shields in Tynemouth. Administratively it sits within Riverside ward and the Tynemouth constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £248k. 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 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00043298 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTHUMBERLAND CLOSE, NE30 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHUMBERLAND CLOSE, NE30 1BQ.
263
47
£ 36,100 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE30 1BQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NE30 1BQ — age 47, 33% ownership, 42% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE30 1BQ. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 257,500
8 sales · Mean £ 260,868
Flat
£ 178,000
1 sales · Mean £ 178,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE30 1BQ is above average at 93 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
Spring Gardens Primary School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
King Edward Primary School
Waterville Primary School
Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School
Hadrian Primary School
Riverside Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Cherry Wines0.4 km
- Cooplands0.2 km
- Greggs Of Gosforth0.2 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- No1 The Basement0.1 km
- Percy Park Rugby Football0.7 km
- Terminus Social Club And Institute0.3 km
- The Gunner0.5 km
- The Pub And Kitchen0.0 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Cafe 320.6 km
- Cafe Wilkinsons0.2 km
- Carole's Kitchen0.8 km
- Carrot N Cake0.1 km
- Hall's Cafe0.2 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Fortune City0.4 km
- Nichol And Cau0.2 km
- Passage To India0.2 km
- Pizza Addict0.1 km
- Pizza King0.2 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda Supermarket North Shields0.3 km
- Pound Stretcher0.2 km
- Heron Foods Limited0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockley Whins5.9 km
- Fellgate6.5 km
- East Boldon7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Albion Road - Upper Camden Street0.0 km
- Northumberland Square0.1 km
- Albion Road - Upper Camden Street0.1 km
- Northumberland Square0.1 km
- Northumberland Place0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NE301BQ · Data under Open Government Licence