Hendon Close is in North Shields and in North Tyneside district. NE29 6YG is located in the North Shields electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Tyneside. This postcode has been in use since 1996-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hendon Close, North Shields, NE29 6YG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE29 6XX, NE29 6YL, NE29 6YF, NE29 6XB, NE29 6YJ, NE29 6XQ, NE29 6XW, NE29 6YQ, NE29 6YH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE29 6YG 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 | 55.7% | 50.2% | -5.5% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 44.3% | 49.8% | 5.5% | 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.
In the immediate area around NE29 6YG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.5% 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 | 34.4% | 44.5% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 38.6% | -11.2% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 11.4% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 52.2% | 42.9% | -9.3% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 37.2% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 15.3% | 7.4% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 22.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12% | 17% | 5.0% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.4% | 12.8% | -10.6% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22% | 18.8% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 7.8% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 20.2% | 11.1% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 22.9% | -4.9% | 33.8% | -10.9% |
| Other | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.3% | 97.7% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 98.1% 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 | 94.2% | 98.1% | 3.9% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 98.1% | 3.9% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 76.7% | 11.9% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.2% | 37.2% | 21.0% |
| Christian | 39.5% | 46.2% | -6.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 1.5% | 6.0% | -4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hendon Close was 71.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.9% lower than the Chirton & Percy Main average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hendon Close has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Chirton & Percy Main and the 323rd highest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Hendon Close, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2023-06-30 | £152,368 |
| 3 Hendon Close, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2016-10-14 | £231,791 |
| 5 Hendon Close, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2016-08-05 | £234,919 |
| 9 Hendon Close, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £164,950 | 2015-07-23 | £245,102 |
| 7 Hendon Close, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2014-11-21 | £219,476 |
NE29 6YG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,267 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 3,586 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 4,993 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 | 613 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School Minton Lane , NE29 6DQ | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Lovaine Place , NE29 0BU | - not rated | 1,019 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian Primary School Baring Street , NE33 2BB | 4out of 4 | 1,412 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Wallsend Road , Chirton NE29 7BT | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,724 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mortimer Community College Reading Road , NE33 4UG | 2out of 4 | 2,778 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | 3out of 4 | 2,836 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | 3out of 4 | 2,912 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 4out of 4 | 3,269 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,830 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton Middle School Vernon Drive , Monkseaton NE25 8JN | 2out of 4 | 4,898 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 | 2,690 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 | 3,009 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AutismAble CIC The Captains Row , NE33 5AS | - not rated | 1,988 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands School Beach Road , Tynemouth NE30 2QR | 3out of 4 | 2,944 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 2out of 4 | 2,953 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 3,051 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale School Langdale Gardens , Howdon NE28 0HG | 3out of 4 | 3,357 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 Lock | Port Of Tyne Royal Quays Marina, Albert Edward Dock | 386 yd | |
| 31 The Quay | Unit 1, Smokehouse Two | 537 yd | |
| Cafe @ The Riverside | Cafe Within, Riverside Centre | 760 yd | |
| Dame Bella's (Green Room Ltd) | The Customs House, Mill Dam | 768 yd | |
| King Seaways | DFDS Tor Line, DFDS Building | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Novelist | 11-12 Market Place, South Shields | 802 yd | |
| The Steamboat Public House | 27 Mill Dam, South Shields | 849 yd | |
| The Waterfront | 9-11 Mill Dam, South Shields | 849 yd | |
| Riverview | 3 Mill Dam, South Shields | 860 yd | |
| The Ballarat | 13 Borough Road, North Shields | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taits Fish Shop | 16 Howdon Road, North Shields | 640 yd | |
| Peking Express Chinese Takeaway | 14 Prudhoe Street, North Shields | 768 yd | |
| Flavours | 235 Bridge Road South, North Shields | 932 yd | |
| Meadow Well | 237 - 239 Bridge Road South, North Shields | 932 yd | |
| Prawn Cracker Chinese Takeaway | 53 Rudyerd Street, North Shields | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 17-18 Market Place, South Shields | 808 yd | |
| North Shields Mini Market Ltd | 5 Saville Street West, North Shields | 985 yd | |
| ASDA | 15 Coronation Street, South Shields | 1,000 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parks Leisure Centre HOWDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 600 yd |
| Waterville Primary School WATERVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 678 yd |
| Royal Quays Health Club (Closed) Rotary Way | health and fitness suite | 868 yd |
| Wet N Wild Waterpark ROTARY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 875 yd |
| Collingwood View Playing Fields FINCHDALE CLOSE | grass pitches | 913 yd |
| Health Spa QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,023 yd |
| St. Cuthberts Roman Catholic Primary School Lovaine Place | grass pitches | 1,037 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 | 62.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.