Waterloo Place is in North Shields and in North Tyneside district. NE29 0NA is located in the Preston with Preston Grange electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tynemouth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Waterloo Place, North Shields, NE29 0NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE29 0NG, NE29 0NB, NE29 0LZ, NE29 0NF, NE29 0LX, NE29 0NQ, NE29 0LY, NE29 0ND, NE30 2DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE29 0NA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.3% | 50.2% | 3.9% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 53.7% | 49.8% | -3.9% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 35.6% | 38.9% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 44.1% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 6.6% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 6.6% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 45.2% | 51.6% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 30.3% | -8.6% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 13.8% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.9% | 11.3% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 6.6% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 13.2% | 1.8% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 5.2% | -2.0% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 13.7% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.6% | 46.2% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 12.4% |
| Other | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 6.7% | 6.3% | 1.1% | 5.6% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.3% | 88.2% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 6.8% |
In this area, 91.7% 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% | 91.7% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 92.4% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0.8% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waterloo Place was 23.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.5% lower than the North Shields average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Waterloo Place has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in North Shields and the 177th lowest crime rate of 705 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Waterloo Place, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2026-02-09 | £148,000 |
| 29 Waterloo Place, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £322,000 | 2025-11-21 | £307,962 |
| 11 Waterloo Place, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-03-31 | £169,873 |
| 24 Waterloo Place, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-09-24 | £330,333 |
| 25 Waterloo Place, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £361,500 | 2022-08-03 | £384,645 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 1,313 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Shields Nursery School St John's Terrace , Percy Main NE29 6HS | - not rated | 2,408 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laygate Nursery School Trinity Walk , NE33 5RU | - not rated | 2,792 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wharfedale Drive Nursery School Wharfedale Drive , NE33 5LA | - not rated | 3,969 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunn Street Nursery School Minster Parade , NE32 3QH | - not rated | 4,336 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 | 269 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Gardens Primary School Brightman Road , NE29 0HP | 2out of 4 | 293 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Gardens Primary School Brightman Road , NE29 0HP | - not rated | 293 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward Primary School Preston Avenue , North Shields NE30 2BD | - not rated | 633 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthberts Roman Catholic Primary School Aided Lovaine Place , NE29 0BU | - not rated | 645 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 901 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | - not rated | 1,182 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | 2out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norham High School Alnwick Avenue , NE29 7BU | 3out of 4 | 1,772 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden High School Hartington Road , Cullercoats NE30 3RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,878 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 | 3,174 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton Middle School Vernon Drive , Monkseaton NE25 8JW | 3out of 4 | 3,293 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale Community Middle School Langdale Gardens , High Howdon NE28 0HG | - not rated | 3,387 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willington Middle School Denbigh Avenue , Howdon NE28 0PP | - not rated | 3,584 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Memorial Middle School Argyle Street , Willington Quay NE28 0JQ | - not rated | 4,226 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 | 715 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyne Coast College St George's Avenue , NE34 6ET | - not rated | 3,851 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Tyneside College Embleton Avenue , NE28 9NJ | - not rated | 4,216 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyne Metropolitan College Battle Hill Drive , NE28 9NL | - not rated | 4,464 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 | 1,875 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 | 695 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashleigh School Charlotte Street , NE30 1BP | - not rated | 839 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands School Beach Road , Tynemouth NE30 2QR | 3out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young Mothers Unit Tynemetropolitan College Sixth Form Academy Site , Alexandra Building NE29 9BZ | - not rated | 1,391 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The King's School Huntington Place , Tynemouth NE30 4RF | - not rated | 1,717 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott And Wilson | 1 Trevor Terrace, North Shields | 235 yd | |
| Kiki's Kabin | 34 Albion Road, North Shields | 333 yd | |
| Longsands Apre | 4 Albion Road, North Shields | 337 yd | |
| Pigalo's Speakeasy | 28 - 29 Nile Street, North Shields | 340 yd | |
| Joe's Chinese Restaurant | 59 Bedford Street, North Shields | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gunner | Trevor Terrace, North Shields | 284 yd | |
| The Pub And Kitchen | 13 - 14 Albion Road, North Shields | 323 yd | |
| The Seven Stars | The Seven Stars, 7 Albion Road | 324 yd | |
| The Top House (Albion Inn) | Albion Inn, 30 Nile Street | 340 yd | |
| Enigma Tap | 60 Bedford Street, North Shields | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune City | 7A Trevor Terrace, North Shields | 235 yd | |
| Jeera | 1A Albion Road, North Shields | 323 yd | |
| Rajapur Bangladeshi Kitchen | 64 Church Way, North Shields | 323 yd | |
| Pizza Addict | 62 Church Way, North Shields | 323 yd | |
| Tiger's Thai \& Chinese Takeaway Ltd | 22 Nile Street, North Shields | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pound Stretcher | 50/50A, Bedford Street | 431 yd | |
| Heron Foods Limited | First Second And Third Floors, 78 - 80 Bedford Street | 473 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket North Shields | Asda, 40 Saville Street | 685 yd | |
| North Shields Mini Market Ltd | 5 Saville Street West, North Shields | 724 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (North Tyneside) CHURCH WAY | health and fitness suite | 422 yd |
| Spring Gardens Primary School BRIGHTMAN ROAD | grass pitches | 444 yd |
| King Edward Primary School PRESTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Energie Fitness PRESTON AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 626 yd |
| Percy Park Rfc THE CLUB HOUSE THE CLUB HOUSE PRESTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 626 yd |
| St. Cuthberts Roman Catholic Primary School Lovaine Place | grass pitches | 644 yd |
| Tyne Metropolitan College (The Academy Site) HAWKEYS LANE | artificial grass pitch | 718 yd |
| Tynemouth Cricket Club PRESTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 826 yd |
| Kings Priory School (Preston Avenue Pitches) PRESTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 865 yd |
| Tynemouth Golf Club Ltd TYNEMOUTH GOLF COURSE TYNEMOUTH GOLF COURSE KING EDWARD ROAD | golf | 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 | 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.