Atkinson Gardens is in North Shields and in North Tyneside district. NE29 6YJ 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 Atkinson Gardens, North Shields, NE29 6YJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE29 6YQ, NE29 6UY, NE29 6YL, NE29 6YF, NE29 6YG, NE29 6YH, NE29 6XB, NE29 6XX, NE29 6XL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE29 6YJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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% | 47.8% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 50% | 52.2% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.6% | 34.3% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.7% | 48.4% | -10.3% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 11.6% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 56.7% | 46.4% | -10.3% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 37.2% | 7.1% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 12.3% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 6YJ this area, 7.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.8% | 7.6% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 6.6% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 13.7% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 7.6% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.9% | 17.2% | 0.3% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.7% | 45.3% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 11.5% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| White | 97.9% | 94.9% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 95.7% | 94% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 93.6% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.2% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.2% | 76.7% | 15.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.2% | 37.2% | 7.0% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Atkinson Gardens was 50.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.0% lower than the Chirton & Percy Main average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Atkinson Gardens has the 16th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Chirton & Percy Main and the 326th lowest crime rate of 706 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Atkinson Gardens, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-04-17 | £256,177 |
| 1 Atkinson Gardens, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2022-11-10 | £244,668 |
| 6 Atkinson Gardens, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-10-28 | £377,245 |
| 1 Atkinson Gardens, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £176,500 | 2019-09-27 | £236,156 |
| 6 Atkinson Gardens, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2018-05-11 | £340,977 |
| Full-Time Employee | 165 |
| Retired | 97 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laygate Nursery School Trinity Walk , NE33 5RU | - not rated | 1,119 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Shields Nursery School St John's Terrace , Percy Main NE29 6HS | - not rated | 1,625 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wharfedale Drive Nursery School Wharfedale Drive , NE33 5LA | - not rated | 2,195 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School Percy Square , River View NE30 4AG | 3out of 4 | 2,340 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunn Street Nursery School Minster Parade , NE32 3QH | - not rated | 2,966 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterville Primary School Waterville Road , NE29 6SL | 3out of 4 | 829 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School Minton Lane , NE29 6DQ | 2out of 4 | 974 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthberts Roman Catholic Primary School Aided Lovaine Place , NE29 0BU | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Lovaine Place , NE29 0BU | 3out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian Primary School Baring Street , NE33 2BB | 3out of 4 | 1,383 yd | Community 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 | 1,343 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norham High School Alnwick Avenue , NE29 7BU | 3out of 4 | 1,925 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mortimer Community College Reading Road , NE33 4UG | - not rated | 2,558 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | - not rated | 3,017 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | 2out of 4 | 3,017 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willington Middle School Denbigh Avenue , Howdon NE28 0PP | - not rated | 3,391 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale Community Middle School Langdale Gardens , High Howdon NE28 0HG | - not rated | 3,495 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Memorial Middle School Argyle Street , Willington Quay NE28 0JQ | - not rated | 3,646 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian Park Middle School Addington Drive , NE28 9RT | - not rated | 4,856 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Middle School St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | - not rated | 4,927 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 | 2,181 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyne Coast College St George's Avenue , NE34 6ET | - not rated | 2,483 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Tyneside College Embleton Avenue , NE28 9NJ | - not rated | 4,409 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyne Metropolitan College Battle Hill Drive , NE28 9NL | - not rated | 4,650 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 | 3,083 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Young Mothers Unit Tynemetropolitan College Sixth Form Academy Site , Alexandra Building NE29 9BZ | - not rated | 874 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Nty03 - North Tyneside Primary C.O.Suit 1.6 Saville Street , Howards House NE30 1NT | - not rated | 1,371 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashleigh School Charlotte Street , NE30 1BP | - not rated | 1,700 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's High School 52 Sunderland Road , NE34 0SW | - not rated | 2,622 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 2,735 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 228 yd | |
| King Seaways | DFDS Tor Line, DFDS Building | 625 yd | |
| Princess Seaways | DFDS Tor Line, DFDS Building | 625 yd | |
| Dame Bella's (Green Room Ltd) | The Customs House, Mill Dam | 662 yd | |
| 31 The Quay | Unit 1, Smokehouse Two | 680 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Steamboat Public House | 27 Mill Dam, South Shields | 750 yd | |
| The Waterfront | 9-11 Mill Dam, South Shields | 750 yd | |
| Riverview | 3 Mill Dam, South Shields | 773 yd | |
| The Novelist | 11-12 Market Place, South Shields | 779 yd | |
| The Address | 5 Market Place, South Shields | 865 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taits Fish Shop | 16 Howdon Road, North Shields | 810 yd | |
| Peking Express Chinese Takeaway | 14 Prudhoe Street, North Shields | 938 yd | |
| Panku Streetfood | 15 Coronation Street, South Shields | 950 yd | |
| Wok Inn | 138 Commercial Road, South Shields | 961 yd | |
| Flavours | 235 Bridge Road South, North Shields | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 17-18 Market Place, South Shields | 785 yd | |
| ASDA | 15 Coronation Street, South Shields | 950 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parks Leisure Centre HOWDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 721 yd |
| Royal Quays Health Club (Closed) Rotary Way | health and fitness suite | 824 yd |
| Wet N Wild Waterpark ROTARY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 832 yd |
| Waterville Primary School WATERVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 834 yd |
| Kodokwai Judo Club TRINITY POINT TRINITY POINT COMMERCIAL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 964 yd |
| Health Spa QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,009 yd |
| Collingwood View Playing Fields FINCHDALE CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,065 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (North Shields) (Closed) 18A ROYAL QUAYS OUTLET SHOPPING CENTRE 18A ROYAL QUAYS OUTLET SHOPPING CENTRE COBLE DENE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,068 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccerdome (North Shields) (Closed) COBLE DENE | artificial grass pitch | 1,078 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 | 56.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.