Hawkeys Lane is in North Shields and in North Tyneside district. NE29 0RE 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 Hawkeys Lane, North Shields, NE29 0RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE29 0RQ, NE29 0NL, NE29 0RG, NE29 0PN, NE29 0RD, NE29 0RH, NE29 0PR, NE29 0LG, NE29 0RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE29 0RE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 54.8% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 48.9% | 45.2% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NE29 0RE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21% | 30.3% | 9.3% | 37.9% | -7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.3% | 51.7% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 7.5% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7% | 8.1% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 13.6% | 8.5% | -5.1% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 | 39.7% | 43.4% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 38% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 13.6% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 9.2% | 5% | -4.2% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 33.5% | 14.8% | -18.7% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 7.6% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 10% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 9% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 19% | 10.4% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 35.2% | 15.0% | 33.8% | 1.4% |
| Other | 6.6% | 4.3% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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 | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.4% | 95.9% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 92.6% 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 | 97.7% | 92.6% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 93.3% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawkeys Lane was 92.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.7% lower than the Chirton & Percy Main average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hawkeys Lane has the 29th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Chirton & Percy Main and the 223rd highest crime rate of 705 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Hawkeys Lane, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £297,500 | 2024-08-15 | £312,331 |
| 49 Hawkeys Lane, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2022-06-30 | £294,039 |
| 27 Hawkeys Lane, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2018-06-29 | £178,475 |
| 23 Hawkeys Lane, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £203,000 | 2016-09-23 | £287,945 |
| 41 Hawkeys Lane, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2015-10-19 | £310,127 |
NE29 0RE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,874 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Shields Nursery School St John's Terrace , Percy Main NE29 6HS | - not rated | 1,916 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laygate Nursery School Trinity Walk , NE33 5RU | - not rated | 2,798 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunn Street Nursery School Minster Parade , NE32 3QH | - not rated | 3,893 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wharfedale Drive Nursery School Wharfedale Drive , NE33 5LA | - not rated | 3,919 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Gardens Primary School Brightman Road , NE29 0HP | 2out of 4 | 312 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Gardens Primary School Brightman Road , NE29 0HP | - not rated | 312 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthberts Roman Catholic Primary School Aided Lovaine Place , NE29 0BU | - not rated | 609 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Lovaine Place , NE29 0BU | 3out of 4 | 609 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Kielder Terrace , NE30 2AD | 3out of 4 | 795 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 | 458 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norham High School Alnwick Avenue , NE29 7BU | 3out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | - not rated | 1,465 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | 2out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | 3out of 4 | 1,569 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdale Community Middle School Langdale Gardens , High Howdon NE28 0HG | - not rated | 2,818 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willington Middle School Denbigh Avenue , Howdon NE28 0PP | - not rated | 3,008 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton Middle School Vernon Drive , Monkseaton NE25 8JW | 3out of 4 | 3,407 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden Bridge Middle School Lovaine Avenue , NE25 8RW | 3out of 4 | 3,431 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Memorial Middle School Argyle Street , Willington Quay NE28 0JQ | - not rated | 3,662 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 | 457 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Tyneside College Embleton Avenue , NE28 9NJ | - not rated | 3,660 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyne Metropolitan College Battle Hill Drive , NE28 9NL | - not rated | 3,908 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyne Coast College St George's Avenue , NE34 6ET | - not rated | 4,006 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 | 2,450 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 | 1,039 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young Mothers Unit Tynemetropolitan College Sixth Form Academy Site , Alexandra Building NE29 9BZ | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ashleigh School Charlotte Street , NE30 1BP | - not rated | 1,322 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands School Beach Road , Tynemouth NE30 2QR | 3out of 4 | 1,674 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Huntington Place , Tynemouth NE30 4RF | - not rated | 2,293 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luncheon Club | Hawkeys Lane Methodist Church Hall, Hawkeys Lane | 2 yd | |
| Iris Community Hub | 109 Queen Alexandra Road, North Shields | 549 yd | |
| Live Well With Cancer | 38 - 40 Nile Street, North Shields | 600 yd | |
| Pigalo's Speakeasy | 28 - 29 Nile Street, North Shields | 605 yd | |
| Beef, Cakes \& Shakes/Breakfast, Cakes \& Shakes | 24 Front Street, Chirton | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alexandra | Queen Alexandra Road, North Shields | 452 yd | |
| Chirton Social Club | Silkeys Lane, North Shields | 484 yd | |
| North Shields Catholic Club | Cecil Street, North Shields | 494 yd | |
| Terminus Social Club And Institute | 50 West Percy Street, North Shields | 604 yd | |
| The Top House (Albion Inn) | Albion Inn, 30 Nile Street | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Spence Terrace Chinese Take Away | 42 Spence Terrace, North Shields | 311 yd | |
| Sushi Yammi | 34 Spence Terrace, North Shields | 311 yd | |
| Royal Chef | 36A Spence Terrace, North Shields | 311 yd | |
| Fais Kitchen | 34/36, Chirton Green | 408 yd | |
| Hog Roast Deli | 45 Walton Avenue, North Shields | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods Limited | First Second And Third Floors, 78 - 80 Bedford Street | 749 yd | |
| Pound Stretcher | 50/50A, Bedford Street | 749 yd | |
| North Shields Mini Market Ltd | 5 Saville Street West, North Shields | 883 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket North Shields | Asda, 40 Saville Street | 1,021 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Gardens Primary School BRIGHTMAN ROAD | grass pitches | 206 yd |
| Tyne Metropolitan College (The Academy Site) HAWKEYS LANE | artificial grass pitch | 454 yd |
| St. Cuthberts Roman Catholic Primary School Lovaine Place | grass pitches | 609 yd |
| Collingwood View Playing Fields FINCHDALE CLOSE | grass pitches | 703 yd |
| Ymca (North Tyneside) CHURCH WAY | health and fitness suite | 753 yd |
| Heaton Terrace Playing Fields HEATON TERRACE | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Waterville Primary School WATERVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| Collingwood Primary School Oswin Terrace | grass pitches | 914 yd |
| St. Josephs Roman Catholic Primary School WALLSEND ROAD | grass pitches | 941 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 | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| 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 | 164.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.