Banbury Way is in North Shields and in North Tyneside district. NE29 6HQ is located in the Chirton & Percy Main electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tynemouth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Banbury Way, North Shields, NE29 6HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE29 6HH, NE29 6AY, NE29 6UD, NE29 6BP, NE29 6UF, NE29 6UE, NE29 6PF, NE29 7AQ, NE29 7DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE29 6HQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55% | 51.4% | -3.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 45% | 48.6% | 3.6% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 6HQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% 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 | 43.4% | 42.9% | -0.5% | 37.9% | 5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.8% | 39.2% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 9.1% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 46.4% | 44.8% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 30.8% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 16.9% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33% | 27% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 13.2% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 16.9% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.6% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 11% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 22.6% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.6% 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 | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 95% | 90.6% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 9.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 89.6% 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 | 96.2% | 89.6% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 5.9% | 4.7% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 89.9% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.5% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.5% | 76.7% | -7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 22.8% | 13.5% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.3% | 37.2% | 16.1% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Banbury Way was 108.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.0% lower than the Chirton & Percy Main average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Banbury Way has the 27th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Chirton & Percy Main and the 227th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Banbury Way, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2017-11-17 | £107,781 |
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 3,096 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School Percy Square , River View NE30 4AG | 3out of 4 | 3,356 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 3,992 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percy Main Primary School Nelson Terrace , Percy Main NE29 6JA | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Wallsend Road , Chirton NE29 7BT | - not rated | 695 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School Minton Lane , NE29 6DQ | 3out of 4 | 908 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood Primary School Oswin Terrace , NE29 7JQ | 3out of 4 | 973 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterville Primary School Waterville Road , NE29 6SL | 4out of 4 | 1,400 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 | 580 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | 3out of 4 | 2,047 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchill Community College Churchill Street , NE28 7TN | 3out of 4 | 2,321 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | 3out of 4 | 3,021 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside College St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | 2out of 4 | 3,270 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 | 4,630 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden Bridge Middle School Lovaine Avenue , NE25 8RW | 3out of 4 | 4,861 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Middle School Kielder Road , South Wellfield NE25 9QW | 3out of 4 | 5,020 yd | Community 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 | 4,223 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 | 4,018 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverdale School Langdale Gardens , Howdon NE28 0HG | 3out of 4 | 1,749 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Groundwork South Tyneside and Newcastle Eco Centre, Windmill Way , NE31 1HG | - not rated | 2,999 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| AutismAble CIC The Captains Row , NE33 5AS | - not rated | 3,077 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Epinay Business and Enterprise School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 3,132 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands School Beach Road , Tynemouth NE30 2QR | 3out of 4 | 3,275 yd | Foundation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sambuca Percy Main | Sambucca, Station Road | 222 yd | |
| Go North East | Bus Depot, Norham Road | 473 yd | |
| Local NCL | Unit 15, Mandale Park | 515 yd | |
| Costa | Unit 25, Royal Quays Outlet Centre | 898 yd | |
| Hello World Studios LTD | Unit 53, Royal Quays Outlet Centre | 898 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Redburn | Wallsend Road, North Shields | 277 yd | |
| Percy Main Cricket Club | St Johns Terrace, Percy Main | 437 yd | |
| The Pineapple Inn | Pineapple Inn, 78 Wallsend Road | 539 yd | |
| The Royal Quays | The Royal Quays Public House, Coble Dene | 905 yd | |
| The Nautilus | Nautilus, Verne Road | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh From The Oven | 43 Burdon Street, Percy Main | 347 yd | |
| McDonalds | Unit 29 And 30, Mandale Park | 476 yd | |
| The Magpie Chippy | 75 Ripley Avenue, North Shields | 607 yd | |
| Flavours | 235 Bridge Road South, North Shields | 711 yd | |
| Meadow Well | 237 - 239 Bridge Road South, North Shields | 711 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meadow Well Primary (Closed) Wantage Avenue | grass pitches | 224 yd |
| Purvis Park/ Percy Main Amateurs PURVIS PARK PURVIS PARK ST. JOHNS TERRACE | grass pitches | 365 yd |
| Percy Main Cricket Club ST. JOHNS TERRACE | grass pitches | 405 yd |
| Norham High School NORHAM HIGH SCHOOL NORHAM HIGH SCHOOL ALNWICK AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 529 yd |
| Percy Main Primary School NELSON TERRACE | grass pitches | 603 yd |
| St. Josephs Roman Catholic Primary School WALLSEND ROAD | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| Xercise4Less (North Shields) XERCISE 4 LESS XERCISE 4 LESS COBLE DENE | health and fitness suite | 716 yd |
| High Flatworth FLATWORTH PLAYING FIELD FLATWORTH PLAYING FIELD HIGH FLATWORTH | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| Collingwood Primary School Oswin Terrace | grass pitches | 952 yd |
| Wet N Wild Waterpark ROTARY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,052 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 | 41.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.