NE30 1ER is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Stephenson Street, 0.2km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £115k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 16.8% year-on-year. 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 1ER are sourced from Output Area E00043298 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STEPHENSON STREET, NE30 1ER House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STEPHENSON STREET, NE30 1ER.
263
47
£ 36,100 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE30 1ER 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
NE30 1ER is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 33% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 16.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE30 1ER. 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
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
Flat
£ 132,000
7 sales · Mean £ 145,642
Terraced
£ 214,999
1 sales · Mean £ 214,999
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE30 1ER is above average at 95 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. 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
King Edward Primary School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School
Waterville Primary School
Hadrian Primary School
John Spence Community High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Cherry Wines0.5 km
- Cooplands0.3 km
- Greggs Of Gosforth0.3 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- No1 The Basement0.2 km
- Percy Park Rugby Football0.6 km
- Terminus Social Club And Institute0.4 km
- The Gunner0.5 km
- The Pub And Kitchen0.1 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Cafe 320.5 km
- Cafe Wilkinsons0.3 km
- Carole's Kitchen0.9 km
- Carrot N Cake0.3 km
- Hall's Cafe0.3 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Fortune City0.5 km
- Nichol And Cau0.3 km
- Passage To India0.3 km
- Pizza Addict0.3 km
- Pizza King0.4 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda Supermarket North Shields0.3 km
- Pound Stretcher0.3 km
- Heron Foods Limited0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockley Whins6.0 km
- Fellgate6.6 km
- East Boldon7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Albion Road-Brandling Terrace0.1 km
- Tynemouth Road-Linskill Terrace0.1 km
- North Shields Town Centre0.1 km
- Northumberland Square0.1 km
- Albion Road - Upper Camden Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NE301ER · Data under Open Government Licence