Brackley Grove is in North Shields and in North Tyneside district. NE29 7AQ 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 Brackley Grove, North Shields, NE29 7AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE29 7AG, NE29 7DA, NE29 7AF, NE29 6BP, NE29 7BX, NE29 6AY, NE29 7BE, NE29 7AH, NE29 7AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE29 7AQ 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 | 50.8% | 51.4% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.6% | -0.6% | 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 7AQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.8% 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 | 48.1% | 47.8% | -0.3% | 37.9% | 9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27% | 32.5% | 5.5% | 44.2% | -11.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 16.8% | 12% | -4.8% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 3.8% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 39.9% | 39.3% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -9.1% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 33.6% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 15.9% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 10.5% | 8.1% | -2.4% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 16.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.2% | 26.8% | -16.4% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 12.2% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 17.4% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 8.5% | 6.9% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 15% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.6% | 16.9% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -16.9% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.2% 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 | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.7% | 91.2% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 9.8% |
In this area, 90.5% 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% | 90.5% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 90.5% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.2% | 76.7% | -9.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 30.4% | 13.5% | 16.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.5% | 37.2% | 21.3% |
| Christian | 33.3% | 46.2% | -12.9% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brackley Grove was 46.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.3% lower than the Chirton & Percy Main average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brackley Grove has the 14th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Chirton & Percy Main and the 304th lowest crime rate of 706 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Brackley Grove, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £44,000 | 2014-04-17 | £58,160 |
| 8 Brackley Grove, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2007-08-17 | £70,600 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Education | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Shields Nursery School St John's Terrace , Percy Main NE29 6HS | - not rated | 634 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunn Street Nursery School Minster Parade , NE32 3QH | - not rated | 2,578 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laygate Nursery School Trinity Walk , NE33 5RU | - not rated | 2,867 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Battle Hill Nursery School Berwick Drive , Battlehill Estate NE28 9DH | - not rated | 3,174 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 | 3,262 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Josephs Roman Catholic Primary School Aided Wallsend Road , Chirton NE29 7BT | - not rated | 556 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Wallsend Road , Chirton NE29 7BT | 3out of 4 | 556 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy St John's CofE Aided Primary School St John's Terrace , Percy Main NE29 6HS | - not rated | 634 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Main Primary School Nelson Terrace , Percy Main NE29 6JA | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood Primary School Oswin Terrace , NE29 7JQ | 3out of 4 | 799 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 | 3out of 4 | 399 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ralph Gardner Community High School Albion Road West , NE29 0JN | - not rated | 1,187 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | 3out of 4 | 1,868 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic High School Aided Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | - not rated | 1,868 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchill Community College Churchill Street , NE28 7TN | - not rated | 2,301 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,649 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale Community Middle School Langdale Gardens , High Howdon NE28 0HG | - not rated | 1,665 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Memorial Middle School Argyle Street , Willington Quay NE28 0JQ | - not rated | 2,179 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian Park Middle School Addington Drive , NE28 9RT | - not rated | 3,035 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Middle School St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | - not rated | 3,333 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 | 1,728 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Tyneside College Embleton Avenue , NE28 9NJ | - not rated | 2,580 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyne Metropolitan College Battle Hill Drive , NE28 9NL | - not rated | 2,825 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyne Coast College St George's Avenue , NE34 6ET | - not rated | 4,289 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 | 3,908 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 | 1,069 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Silverdale School Langdale Gardens , Howdon NE28 0HG | - not rated | 1,699 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nty03 - North Tyneside Primary C.O.Suit 1.6 Saville Street , Howards House NE30 1NT | - not rated | 2,229 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashleigh School Charlotte Street , NE30 1BP | - not rated | 2,612 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands School Beach Road , Tynemouth NE30 2QR | 3out of 4 | 3,120 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 | 262 yd | |
| Go North East | Bus Depot, Norham Road | 264 yd | |
| Local NCL | Unit 15, Mandale Park | 532 yd | |
| Beef, Cakes \& Shakes/Breakfast, Cakes \& Shakes | 24 Front Street, Chirton | 865 yd | |
| Relish The Caterer | Unit G5, Oslo Close | 900 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Redburn | Wallsend Road, North Shields | 90 yd | |
| The Pineapple Inn | Pineapple Inn, 78 Wallsend Road | 413 yd | |
| Percy Main Cricket Club | St Johns Terrace, Percy Main | 636 yd | |
| The Nautilus | Nautilus, Verne Road | 807 yd | |
| Preston Grange Community Centre | The Grange, Preston Grange | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | Unit 29 And 30, Mandale Park | 485 yd | |
| Fresh From The Oven | 43 Burdon Street, Percy Main | 512 yd | |
| The Magpie Chippy | 75 Ripley Avenue, North Shields | 615 yd | |
| Jazzs Fish Bar | 204 Verne Road, North Shields | 836 yd | |
| Simon's Chop Suey House | 64 Front Street, Chirton | 865 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meadow Well Primary (Closed) Wantage Avenue | grass pitches | 87 yd |
| Norham High School NORHAM HIGH SCHOOL NORHAM HIGH SCHOOL ALNWICK AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 326 yd |
| St. Josephs Roman Catholic Primary School WALLSEND ROAD | grass pitches | 562 yd |
| Purvis Park/ Percy Main Amateurs PURVIS PARK PURVIS PARK ST. JOHNS TERRACE | grass pitches | 571 yd |
| Percy Main Cricket Club ST. JOHNS TERRACE | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| High Flatworth FLATWORTH PLAYING FIELD FLATWORTH PLAYING FIELD HIGH FLATWORTH | grass pitches | 740 yd |
| Percy Main Primary School NELSON TERRACE | grass pitches | 781 yd |
| Collingwood Primary School Oswin Terrace | grass pitches | 790 yd |
| Xercise4Less (North Shields) XERCISE 4 LESS XERCISE 4 LESS COBLE DENE | health and fitness suite | 918 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 | 52.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.