Chirton West View is in North Shields and in North Tyneside district. NE29 0EP is located in the North Shields electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tynemouth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chirton West View, North Shields, NE29 0EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE29 0ER, NE29 0JD, NE29 0EG, NE29 0EQ, NE29 0JE, NE29 0EW, NE29 0EF, NE29 0EH, NE29 0EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE29 0EP is primarily male, with 54% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.9% | 46% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 54.1% | 54% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NE29 0EP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 52.4% | 53.5% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.6% | 27.4% | 3.8% | 44.2% | -16.8% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 12.4% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 2.7% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.3% | 38.9% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 40% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 6.4% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 13.5% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 4.7% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 | 19.3% | 14.2% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 11.5% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 14.2% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.9% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 20.4% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.8% | 32.3% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -1.5% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.7% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 96.2% | 84.8% | -11.4% | 81.4% | 3.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 85.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.8% | 85.7% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 4.4% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 86.3% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 6.7% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 3.7% | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60% | 37.2% | 22.8% |
| Christian | 27.4% | 46.2% | -18.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chirton West View was 62.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.4% lower than the North Shields average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chirton West View has the 31st highest crime rate of 66 local areas in North Shields and the 355th lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Chirton West View, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2025-03-28 | £157,801 |
| 12 Chirton West View, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2025-01-31 | £78,355 |
| 24 Chirton West View, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2025-01-13 | £70,519 |
| 38 Chirton West View, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £98,500 | 2024-12-03 | £97,428 |
| 40 Chirton West View, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-09-23 | £79,051 |
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,936 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 4,258 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 5,379 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Lovaine Place , NE29 0BU | - not rated | 394 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Gardens Primary School Brightman Road , NE29 0HP | 3out of 4 | 475 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterville Primary School Waterville Road , NE29 6SL | 4out of 4 | 536 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Wallsend Road , Chirton NE29 7BT | - not rated | 792 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School Minton Lane , NE29 6DQ | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norham High School Alnwick Avenue , NE29 7BU | 1out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | 3out of 4 | 1,811 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | 3out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden High School Hartington Road , Cullercoats NE30 3RZ | 3out of 4 | 2,606 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton High School Seatonville Road , NE25 9EQ | 3out of 4 | 2,906 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkseaton Middle School Vernon Drive , Monkseaton NE25 8JN | 2out of 4 | 3,781 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden Bridge Middle School Lovaine Avenue , NE25 8RW | 3out of 4 | 3,792 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Middle School Kielder Road , South Wellfield NE25 9QW | 3out of 4 | 4,708 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Gardens Middle School Valley Gardens , NE25 9AQ | 4out of 4 | 4,829 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyne Coast College St George's Avenue , NE34 6ET | - not rated | 3,704 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 | 2,581 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southlands School Beach Road , Tynemouth NE30 2QR | 3out of 4 | 1,994 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale School Langdale Gardens , Howdon NE28 0HG | 3out of 4 | 2,793 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| AutismAble CIC The Captains Row , NE33 5AS | - not rated | 3,134 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlawn School Drumoyne Gardens , West Monkseaton NE25 9DL | 3out of 4 | 3,555 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 2out of 4 | 4,097 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luncheon Club | Hawkeys Lane Methodist Church Hall, Hawkeys Lane | 413 yd | |
| Live Well With Cancer | 38 - 40 Nile Street, North Shields | 481 yd | |
| Pigalo's Speakeasy | 28 - 29 Nile Street, North Shields | 506 yd | |
| R Place | Ground And First Floor At, 11 Nile Street | 525 yd | |
| The Hub Cafe At Siena Court | Siena Day Care Centre, 1 Siena Court | 541 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Shields Catholic Club | Cecil Street, North Shields | 315 yd | |
| Chirton Social Club | Silkeys Lane, North Shields | 400 yd | |
| Terminus Social Club And Institute | 50 West Percy Street, North Shields | 458 yd | |
| Charlies Bar | 60 Nile Street, North Shields | 500 yd | |
| The Top House (Albion Inn) | Albion Inn, 30 Nile Street | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Spence Terrace Chinese Take Away | 42 Spence Terrace, North Shields | 112 yd | |
| Sushi Yammi | 34 Spence Terrace, North Shields | 112 yd | |
| Royal Chef | 36A Spence Terrace, North Shields | 112 yd | |
| Fais Kitchen | 34/36, Chirton Green | 336 yd | |
| Pizza King | 51 West Percy Street, North Shields | 481 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods Limited | First Second And Third Floors, 78 - 80 Bedford Street | 578 yd | |
| North Shields Mini Market Ltd | 5 Saville Street West, North Shields | 591 yd | |
| Pound Stretcher | 50/50A, Bedford Street | 609 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket North Shields | Asda, 40 Saville Street | 816 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Cuthberts Roman Catholic Primary School Lovaine Place | grass pitches | 282 yd |
| Spring Gardens Primary School BRIGHTMAN ROAD | grass pitches | 312 yd |
| Collingwood View Playing Fields FINCHDALE CLOSE | grass pitches | 338 yd |
| Waterville Primary School WATERVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 496 yd |
| Ymca (North Tyneside) CHURCH WAY | health and fitness suite | 620 yd |
| Parks Leisure Centre HOWDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 739 yd |
| Tyne Metropolitan College (The Academy Site) HAWKEYS LANE | artificial grass pitch | 866 yd |
| St. Josephs Roman Catholic Primary School WALLSEND ROAD | grass pitches | 887 yd |
| Collingwood Primary School Oswin Terrace | grass pitches | 1,051 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 76.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.