NE30 1AX 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 North Tyneside constituency.
Day-to-day life in NE30 1AX has the character of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are high (140 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00043273 (shared with 95 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE30 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE30 1AX.
357
36
£ 36,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE30 1AX 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 1AX has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 1AX. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime rates near NE30 1AX are high at 140 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
Waterville Primary School
King Edward Primary School
Hadrian Primary School
Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School
Riverside Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Cherry Wines0.7 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 Football0.9 km
- Terminus Social Club And Institute0.3 km
- The Gunner0.7 km
- The Pub And Kitchen0.3 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Cafe 320.7 km
- Cafe Wilkinsons0.1 km
- Carrot N Cake0.2 km
- Hall's Cafe0.1 km
- Iris Community Hub0.9 km
- + 34 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Fortune City0.7 km
- Nichol And Cau0.2 km
- Passage To India0.3 km
- Pizza Addict0.3 km
- Pizza King0.3 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda Supermarket North Shields0.1 km
- Pound Stretcher0.2 km
- Heron Foods Limited0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockley Whins5.7 km
- Fellgate6.4 km
- East Boldon7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Howard Street0.1 km
- Saville Street0.1 km
- Bedford Street0.1 km
- Bedford Street0.2 km
- North Shields Town Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE301AX · Data under Open Government Licence