Church Way is in North Shields and in North Tyneside district. NE29 0AE is located in the North Shields electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Tyneside. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Way, North Shields, NE29 0AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE29 0AA, NE29 0AG, NE29 0AL, NE30 1QP, NE29 0AH, NE29 0AR, NE29 0AW, NE29 0AT, NE29 0LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE29 0AE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 50.7% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 45.6% | 49.3% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38% | 37.8% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.1% | 28.2% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -16.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 19.8% | 21.4% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 12.3% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 10.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41% | 34.4% | -6.6% | 48.4% | -14.0% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 31.5% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 21.1% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 8.4% |
| Bad health | 9.2% | 10.7% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.3% | 24.4% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 8.4% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 13% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 15.5% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 31.9% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.3% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.4% | 94.5% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
In this area, 93.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.3% | 93.3% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 93.3% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 5.9% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Way was 355.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 145.9% higher than the North Shields average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Way has the 3rd highest crime rate of 67 local areas in North Shields and the 20th highest crime rate of 705 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 140.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Hundred Hotel Church Way, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £462,000 | 2021-07-09 | £504,092 |
| West Cumberland Farmers Ltd Church Way, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2009-10-13 | £199,306 |
| 66 Church Way, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2007-07-23 | £152,925 |
| 67 Church Way, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2005-07-18 | £340,226 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School Percy Square , River View NE30 4AG | 3out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Shields Nursery School St John's Terrace , Percy Main NE29 6HS | - not rated | 2,309 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laygate Nursery School Trinity Walk , NE33 5RU | - not rated | 2,475 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wharfedale Drive Nursery School Wharfedale Drive , NE33 5LA | - not rated | 3,658 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunn Street Nursery School Minster Parade , NE32 3QH | - not rated | 4,179 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Kielder Terrace , NE30 2AD | 3out of 4 | 216 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Gardens Primary School Brightman Road , NE29 0HP | 2out of 4 | 388 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Gardens Primary School Brightman Road , NE29 0HP | - not rated | 388 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthberts Roman Catholic Primary School Aided Lovaine Place , NE29 0BU | - not rated | 430 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Lovaine Place , NE29 0BU | 3out of 4 | 430 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph Gardner Community High School Albion Road West , NE29 0JN | - not rated | 848 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | - not rated | 1,484 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | 2out of 4 | 1,484 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norham High School Alnwick Avenue , NE29 7BU | 3out of 4 | 1,805 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden High School Hartington Road , Cullercoats NE30 3RZ | 3out of 4 | 2,111 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marden Bridge Middle School Lovaine Avenue , NE25 8RW | 3out of 4 | 3,463 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale Community Middle School Langdale Gardens , High Howdon NE28 0HG | - not rated | 3,479 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton Middle School Vernon Drive , Monkseaton NE25 8JW | 3out of 4 | 3,610 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willington Middle School Denbigh Avenue , Howdon NE28 0PP | - not rated | 3,627 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Memorial Middle School Argyle Street , Willington Quay NE28 0JQ | - not rated | 4,213 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tynemouth College Hawkeys Lane , NE29 9BZ | - not rated | 974 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyne Coast College St George's Avenue , NE34 6ET | - not rated | 3,528 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Tyneside College Embleton Avenue , NE28 9NJ | - not rated | 4,337 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyne Metropolitan College Battle Hill Drive , NE28 9NL | - not rated | 4,587 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Priory School Huntington Place , Tynemouth NE30 4RF | 3out of 4 | 1,882 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nty03 - North Tyneside Primary C.O.Suit 1.6 Saville Street , Howards House NE30 1NT | - not rated | 387 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashleigh School Charlotte Street , NE30 1BP | - not rated | 633 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young Mothers Unit Tynemetropolitan College Sixth Form Academy Site , Alexandra Building NE29 9BZ | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Southlands School Beach Road , Tynemouth NE30 2QR | 3out of 4 | 1,561 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Huntington Place , Tynemouth NE30 4RF | - not rated | 1,705 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrot N Cake | 14 West Percy Street, North Shields | 43 yd | |
| Joe's Chinese Restaurant | 59 Bedford Street, North Shields | 47 yd | |
| OPA | 58 Bedford Street, North Shields | 52 yd | |
| Pigalo's Speakeasy | 28 - 29 Nile Street, North Shields | 105 yd | |
| Bushi's | 52A Bedford Street, North Shields | 107 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Two Pennies Cafe And Bar | 1 Northumberland Place, North Shields | 43 yd | |
| No1 The Basement | Semi Basement, 1 Northumberland Place | 43 yd | |
| Enigma Tap | 60 Bedford Street, North Shields | 52 yd | |
| The Top House (Albion Inn) | Albion Inn, 30 Nile Street | 105 yd | |
| Charlies Bar | 60 Nile Street, North Shields | 149 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajapur Bangladeshi Kitchen | 64 Church Way, North Shields | 1 yd | |
| Pizza Addict | 62 Church Way, North Shields | 5 yd | |
| Miami Pizza 2 | 16 West Percy Street, North Shields | 43 yd | |
| Sweet Dreams North Tyneside | 11 - 13 West Percy Street, North Shields | 66 yd | |
| Tiger's Thai \& Chinese Takeaway Ltd | 22 Nile Street, North Shields | 105 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pound Stretcher | 50/50A, Bedford Street | 107 yd | |
| Heron Foods Limited | First Second And Third Floors, 78 - 80 Bedford Street | 154 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket North Shields | Asda, 40 Saville Street | 374 yd | |
| North Shields Mini Market Ltd | 5 Saville Street West, North Shields | 411 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (North Tyneside) CHURCH WAY | health and fitness suite | 98 yd |
| St. Cuthberts Roman Catholic Primary School Lovaine Place | grass pitches | 430 yd |
| Spring Gardens Primary School BRIGHTMAN ROAD | grass pitches | 493 yd |
| King Edward Primary School PRESTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 781 yd |
| Energie Fitness PRESTON AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 820 yd |
| Percy Park Rfc THE CLUB HOUSE THE CLUB HOUSE PRESTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Collingwood View Playing Fields FINCHDALE CLOSE | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Waterville Primary School WATERVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| Tyne Metropolitan College (The Academy Site) HAWKEYS LANE | artificial grass pitch | 975 yd |
| Kings Priory School (Preston Avenue Pitches) PRESTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,031 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.