Rothbury Terrace is in North Shields and in North Tyneside district. NE29 7AP 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 Rothbury Terrace, North Shields, NE29 7AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE29 7AW, NE29 7AR, NE29 7TN, NE29 7AN, NE29 7AH, NE29 7AS, NE29 7AT, NE29 7AL, NE29 7AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE29 7AP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 49.5% | 48.4% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 50.5% | 51.6% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 7AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.7% 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 | 52.6% | 61.7% | 9.1% | 37.9% | 23.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.1% | 17.6% | -9.5% | 44.2% | -26.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 4.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 12.9% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 39.8% | 39.4% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 36.5% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 18.6% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 29.5% | 20.4% | -9.1% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 9.4% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 18.4% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 19.6% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 24.7% | 12.3% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 6.8% | 3.1% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 5.3% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.9% | 91.1% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 9.7% |
In this area, 86.7% 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 | 92.7% | 86.7% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 87.8% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 76.7% | -10.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 27.8% | 13.5% | 14.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.5% | 37.2% | 15.3% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rothbury Terrace was 123.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.0% lower than the Chirton & Percy Main average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rothbury Terrace has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Chirton & Percy Main and the 200th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Rothbury Terrace, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2022-09-02 | £79,158 |
| 13 Rothbury Terrace, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2018-02-23 | £54,152 |
| 15 Rothbury Terrace, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2018-02-23 | £54,152 |
| 13 Rothbury Terrace, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £42,500 | 2010-09-24 | £57,124 |
| 15 Rothbury Terrace, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2010-06-25 | £66,050 |
NE29 7AP area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Other | 23 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Education | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 3,376 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 | 3,507 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 4,088 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Wallsend Road , Chirton NE29 7BT | - not rated | 784 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood Primary School Oswin Terrace , NE29 7JQ | 3out of 4 | 864 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Main Primary School Nelson Terrace , Percy Main NE29 6JA | 3out of 4 | 985 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School Minton Lane , NE29 6DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh Community Primary School Denbigh Avenue , Howdon NE28 0DS | 4out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Foundation 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 | 479 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | 3out of 4 | 1,711 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchill Community College Churchill Street , NE28 7TN | 3out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | 3out of 4 | 2,933 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside College St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | 2out of 4 | 3,074 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 | 4,368 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Middle School Kielder Road , South Wellfield NE25 9QW | 3out of 4 | 4,627 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden Bridge Middle School Lovaine Avenue , NE25 8RW | 3out of 4 | 4,671 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Gardens Middle School Valley Gardens , NE25 9AQ | 4out of 4 | 5,255 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 | 4,652 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 | 4,124 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 | 1,340 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Groundwork South Tyneside and Newcastle Eco Centre, Windmill Way , NE31 1HG | - not rated | 3,037 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands School Beach Road , Tynemouth NE30 2QR | 3out of 4 | 3,215 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Epinay Business and Enterprise School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 3,417 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| AutismAble CIC The Captains Row , NE33 5AS | - not rated | 3,535 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go North East | Bus Depot, Norham Road | 79 yd | |
| Sambuca Percy Main | Sambucca, Station Road | 389 yd | |
| Local NCL | Unit 15, Mandale Park | 536 yd | |
| Relish The Caterer | Unit G5, Oslo Close | 662 yd | |
| Coffee And Cream Cafe | St Peters Church Hall, Central Avenue | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Redburn | Wallsend Road, North Shields | 262 yd | |
| The Pineapple Inn | Pineapple Inn, 78 Wallsend Road | 505 yd | |
| Preston Grange Community Centre | The Grange, Preston Grange | 634 yd | |
| The Nautilus | Nautilus, Verne Road | 680 yd | |
| Percy Main Cricket Club | St Johns Terrace, Percy Main | 840 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | Unit 29 And 30, Mandale Park | 491 yd | |
| Fresh From The Oven | 43 Burdon Street, Percy Main | 681 yd | |
| Jazzs Fish Bar | 204 Verne Road, North Shields | 683 yd | |
| The Magpie Chippy | 75 Ripley Avenue, North Shields | 812 yd | |
| Simon's Chop Suey House | 64 Front Street, Chirton | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco West Chirton Industrial Estate South, Norham Road | 980 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norham High School NORHAM HIGH SCHOOL NORHAM HIGH SCHOOL ALNWICK AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 259 yd |
| Meadow Well Primary (Closed) Wantage Avenue | grass pitches | 318 yd |
| High Flatworth FLATWORTH PLAYING FIELD FLATWORTH PLAYING FIELD HIGH FLATWORTH | grass pitches | 592 yd |
| St. Josephs Roman Catholic Primary School WALLSEND ROAD | grass pitches | 687 yd |
| Collingwood Primary School Oswin Terrace | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Purvis Park/ Percy Main Amateurs PURVIS PARK PURVIS PARK ST. JOHNS TERRACE | grass pitches | 790 yd |
| Percy Main Cricket Club ST. JOHNS TERRACE | grass pitches | 833 yd |
| Percy Main Primary School NELSON TERRACE | grass pitches | 946 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.