Highgate Terrace is in North Shields and in North Tyneside district. NE29 6GL is located in the North Shields electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Tyneside. This postcode has been in use since 2011-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Highgate Terrace, North Shields, NE29 6GL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE29 6TG, NE29 6TP, NE29 6TX, NE29 6LR, NE29 6TH, NE29 6TA, NE29 6LP, NE29 6LZ, NE29 6QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE29 6GL is primarily male, with 53.1% 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 | 53.7% | 46.9% | -6.8% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 46.3% | 53.1% | 6.8% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 6GL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.4% 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 | 37.7% | 49.4% | 11.7% | 37.9% | 11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.9% | 18.8% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -25.4% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 24.7% | 20% | -4.7% | 9.1% | 10.9% |
| Widowed | 17.5% | 6.5% | -11.0% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (60.4%) 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 | 30.9% | 32% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -16.4% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 28.4% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 26.6% | 23.4% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 10.7% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 13.7% | 5.2% | 4.0% | 9.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 6GL this area, 29.1% 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 17.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 55.2% | 29.1% | -26.1% | 18.2% | 10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 12.8% | 2.4% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 10.5% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 9.3% | 8.0% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 18.6% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.3% | 17.4% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -16.4% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.7% | 95.5% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 89.8% 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 | 95.7% | 89.8% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 89.8% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.5% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.5% | 76.7% | -11.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 28.4% | 13.5% | 14.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.3% | 37.2% | 14.1% |
| Christian | 38.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highgate Terrace was 22.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.9% lower than the Chirton & Percy Main average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Highgate Terrace has the 7th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Chirton & Percy Main and the 149th lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -91.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Highgate Terrace, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-03-02 | £225,429 |
| 8 Highgate Terrace, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-06-11 | £240,336 |
| 2 Highgate Terrace, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £175,500 | 2024-05-31 | £188,613 |
| 1 Highgate Terrace, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-02-27 | £158,930 |
| 5 Highgate Terrace, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-07-02 | £185,576 |
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 1,776 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 4,109 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 5,409 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 | 298 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Lovaine Place , NE29 0BU | - not rated | 406 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School Minton Lane , NE29 6DQ | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Gardens Primary School Brightman Road , NE29 0HP | 3out of 4 | 871 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Kielder Terrace , NE30 2AD | 3out of 4 | 980 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,571 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | 3out of 4 | 2,217 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | 3out of 4 | 2,486 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden High School Hartington Road , Cullercoats NE30 3RZ | 3out of 4 | 2,881 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mortimer Community College Reading Road , NE33 4UG | 2out of 4 | 3,257 yd | Community 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 | 4,210 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton Middle School Vernon Drive , Monkseaton NE25 8JN | 2out of 4 | 4,298 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Middle School Kielder Road , South Wellfield NE25 9QW | 3out of 4 | 5,334 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Gardens Middle School Valley Gardens , NE25 9AQ | 4out of 4 | 5,369 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 | 3,055 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 | 2,501 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 | 2,323 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| AutismAble CIC The Captains Row , NE33 5AS | - not rated | 2,578 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale School Langdale Gardens , Howdon NE28 0HG | 3out of 4 | 3,280 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 2out of 4 | 3,495 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 3,577 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 The Quay | Unit 1, Smokehouse Two | 285 yd | |
| Continental Pizza | 34 Saville Street West, North Shields | 344 yd | |
| Just Italy Cafe | 26 Saville Street West, North Shields | 344 yd | |
| Barista Boho | Former Alnwick Castle, Saville Street | 472 yd | |
| Cottage Kitchen | 1 Bedford House, Saville Street | 520 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ballarat | 13 Borough Road, North Shields | 272 yd | |
| North Star | The Pow Burn, 97 - 98 Bedford Street | 518 yd | |
| Charlies Bar | 60 Nile Street, North Shields | 622 yd | |
| Garricks Head | 44-52 Saville Street, North Shields | 622 yd | |
| North Shields Catholic Club | Cecil Street, North Shields | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taits Fish Shop | 16 Howdon Road, North Shields | 135 yd | |
| Peking Express Chinese Takeaway | 14 Prudhoe Street, North Shields | 156 yd | |
| North Shields Pizza | 11 Saville Street West, North Shields | 370 yd | |
| Prawn Cracker Chinese Takeaway | 53 Rudyerd Street, North Shields | 374 yd | |
| Nino Pizza | 70 Rudyerd Street, North Shields | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Shields Mini Market Ltd | 5 Saville Street West, North Shields | 370 yd | |
| Heron Foods Limited | First Second And Third Floors, 78 - 80 Bedford Street | 615 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket North Shields | Asda, 40 Saville Street | 622 yd | |
| Pound Stretcher | 50/50A, Bedford Street | 670 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 17-18 Market Place, South Shields | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waterville Primary School WATERVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 405 yd |
| St. Cuthberts Roman Catholic Primary School Lovaine Place | grass pitches | 449 yd |
| Collingwood View Playing Fields FINCHDALE CLOSE | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| Parks Leisure Centre HOWDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 617 yd |
| Ymca (North Tyneside) CHURCH WAY | health and fitness suite | 684 yd |
| Spring Gardens Primary School BRIGHTMAN ROAD | grass pitches | 875 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 | 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.79 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.79 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.