NE29 0BJ is an up-and-coming urban area on Russell Street, 0.1km from North Shields in Tynemouth. Administratively it sits within Riverside ward and the North Tyneside constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE29 0BJ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 123 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 NE29 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00043273 (shared with 95 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUSSELL STREET, NE29 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSSELL STREET, NE29 0BJ.
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£ 36,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE29 0BJ 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
Social renting makes up 39% of tenure in NE29 0BJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 NE29 0BJ. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE29 0BJ is above average at 123 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
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Spring Gardens Primary School
Waterville Primary School
King Edward Primary School
Riverside Primary School
Hadrian Primary School
Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Cherry Wines0.6 km
- Cooplands0.1 km
- Greggs Of Gosforth0.1 km
- Iceland0.0 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- No1 The Basement0.1 km
- Percy Park Rugby Football0.9 km
- Terminus Social Club And Institute0.1 km
- The Gunner0.7 km
- The Pub And Kitchen0.3 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Cafe 320.8 km
- Cafe Wilkinsons0.1 km
- Carole's Kitchen0.9 km
- Carrot N Cake0.1 km
- Hall's Cafe0.1 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Fortune City0.6 km
- Nichol And Cau0.0 km
- Passage To India0.1 km
- Pizza Addict0.1 km
- Pizza King0.1 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda Supermarket North Shields0.3 km
- Pound Stretcher0.1 km
- Heron Foods Limited0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockley Whins5.7 km
- Fellgate6.3 km
- East Boldon7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Nile Street0.0 km
- Railway Terrace-Metro Station0.1 km
- Transport Hub0.1 km
- West Percy Street0.1 km
- Transport Hub0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NE290BJ · Data under Open Government Licence