NE30 1ES is an up-and-coming urban area on Stephenson Street, 0.3km from Shields, North in Tynemouth. Administratively it sits within Riverside ward and the Tynemouth constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE30 1ES is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (173 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £173k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 13.0% 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 1ES are sourced from Output Area E00043272 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STEPHENSON STREET, NE30 1ES House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STEPHENSON STREET, NE30 1ES.
241
52
£ 36,100 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE30 1ES 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 1ES has a significant social housing presence — 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending up 13.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE30 1ES. 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
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
Detached
£ 193,000
1 sales · Mean £ 193,000
Flat
£ 175,000
1 sales · Mean £ 175,000
Semi-Detached
£ 152,000
5 sales · Mean £ 152,450
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime rates near NE30 1ES are high at 173 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
Hadrian Primary School
Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School
King Edward Primary School
Waterville Primary School
Riverside Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Cherry Wines0.8 km
- Cooplands0.3 km
- Greggs Of Gosforth0.3 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Linskill Stores0.8 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- No1 The Basement0.4 km
- Percy Park Rugby Football0.9 km
- Terminus Social Club And Institute0.5 km
- The Gunner0.8 km
- The Pub And Kitchen0.4 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Cafe 320.8 km
- Cafe Wilkinsons0.3 km
- Carrot N Cake0.4 km
- Hall's Cafe0.3 km
- Joe's Chinese Restaurant0.5 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Fortune City0.8 km
- Nichol And Cau0.4 km
- Passage To India0.5 km
- Pizza Addict0.5 km
- Pizza King0.5 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda Supermarket North Shields0.2 km
- Pound Stretcher0.4 km
- Heron Foods Limited0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Little Haven Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockley Whins5.8 km
- Fellgate6.5 km
- East Boldon7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Saville Street0.1 km
- Charlotte Street-Pearson Place0.1 km
- Liddel Street0.2 km
- Liddell Street0.2 km
- North Shields Town Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE301ES · Data under Open Government Licence