Finchdale Close is in North Shields and in North Tyneside district. NE29 0PH is located in the North Shields electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tynemouth. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Finchdale Close, North Shields, NE29 0PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE29 0EX, NE29 0EN, NE29 0ET, NE29 6SX, NE29 6SH, NE29 0EY, NE29 6SL, NE29 0FB, NE29 6SW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE29 0PH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% of residents 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 | 50.9% | 49.9% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 49.1% | 50.1% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 0PH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.8% 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 | 54.2% | 53.8% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.9% | 30.3% | 3.4% | 44.2% | -13.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 9% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 47.4% | 47.6% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 29% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 17.7% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 3.4% | -5.4% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
In the area around NE29 0PH this area, 30.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 13.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.2% | 30.5% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 14.6% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 15.5% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 13.7% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.5% | 13.3% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -20.5% |
| Other | 3.4% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 99.1% | 92.3% | -6.8% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 97.9% | 93.2% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 92.9% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 27.8% | 13.5% | 14.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.1% | 37.2% | 20.9% |
| Christian | 28.9% | 46.2% | -17.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Finchdale Close was 138.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.1% lower than the Chirton & Percy Main average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Finchdale Close has the 35th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Chirton & Percy Main and the 168th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Finchdale Close, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2023-11-24 | £180,278 |
| 7 Finchdale Close, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-08-20 | £180,034 |
| 5 Finchdale Close, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2018-12-19 | £205,951 |
| 27 Finchdale Close, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £107,500 | 2012-02-17 | £181,460 |
| 19 Finchdale Close, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,950 | 2006-12-13 | £176,015 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Other | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,121 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 3,934 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 5,107 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterville Primary School Waterville Road , NE29 6SL | 4out of 4 | 263 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School Minton Lane , NE29 6DQ | 3out of 4 | 473 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Lovaine Place , NE29 0BU | - not rated | 517 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Wallsend Road , Chirton NE29 7BT | - not rated | 717 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Gardens Primary School Brightman Road , NE29 0HP | 3out of 4 | 800 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 | 1,060 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | 3out of 4 | 2,065 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | 3out of 4 | 2,157 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden High School Hartington Road , Cullercoats NE30 3RZ | 3out of 4 | 2,936 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton High School Seatonville Road , NE25 9EQ | 3out of 4 | 3,244 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 | 4,123 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden Bridge Middle School Lovaine Avenue , NE25 8RW | 3out of 4 | 4,140 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Middle School Kielder Road , South Wellfield NE25 9QW | 3out of 4 | 4,997 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Gardens Middle School Valley Gardens , NE25 9AQ | 4out of 4 | 5,166 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 | 3,492 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 | 2,806 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 | 2,331 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale School Langdale Gardens , Howdon NE28 0HG | 3out of 4 | 2,770 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| AutismAble CIC The Captains Row , NE33 5AS | - not rated | 2,818 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 2out of 4 | 3,803 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlawn School Drumoyne Gardens , West Monkseaton NE25 9DL | 3out of 4 | 3,878 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hub Cafe At Siena Court | Siena Day Care Centre, 1 Siena Court | 262 yd | |
| Cafe @ The Riverside | Cafe Within, Riverside Centre | 365 yd | |
| Beef, Cakes \& Shakes/Breakfast, Cakes \& Shakes | 24 Front Street, Chirton | 659 yd | |
| Continental Pizza | 34 Saville Street West, North Shields | 675 yd | |
| Just Italy Cafe | 26 Saville Street West, North Shields | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chirton Social Club | Silkeys Lane, North Shields | 476 yd | |
| North Shields Catholic Club | Cecil Street, North Shields | 585 yd | |
| The Ballarat | 13 Borough Road, North Shields | 655 yd | |
| Terminus Social Club And Institute | 50 West Percy Street, North Shields | 703 yd | |
| Charlies Bar | 60 Nile Street, North Shields | 722 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taits Fish Shop | 16 Howdon Road, North Shields | 378 yd | |
| Peking Express Chinese Takeaway | 14 Prudhoe Street, North Shields | 458 yd | |
| New Spence Terrace Chinese Take Away | 42 Spence Terrace, North Shields | 460 yd | |
| Sushi Yammi | 34 Spence Terrace, North Shields | 460 yd | |
| Royal Chef | 36A Spence Terrace, North Shields | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Shields Mini Market Ltd | 5 Saville Street West, North Shields | 664 yd | |
| Heron Foods Limited | First Second And Third Floors, 78 - 80 Bedford Street | 776 yd | |
| Pound Stretcher | 50/50A, Bedford Street | 823 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket North Shields | Asda, 40 Saville Street | 942 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Collingwood View Playing Fields FINCHDALE CLOSE | grass pitches | 76 yd |
| Waterville Primary School WATERVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 175 yd |
| Parks Leisure Centre HOWDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 390 yd |
| St. Cuthberts Roman Catholic Primary School Lovaine Place | grass pitches | 436 yd |
| Spring Gardens Primary School BRIGHTMAN ROAD | grass pitches | 660 yd |
| St. Josephs Roman Catholic Primary School WALLSEND ROAD | grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Ymca (North Tyneside) CHURCH WAY | health and fitness suite | 837 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 | 67.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 67.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 67.7% |
| 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 | 45.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.