Alnmouth Avenue is in North Shields and in North Tyneside district. NE29 7BB 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 Alnmouth Avenue, North Shields, NE29 7BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE29 7BD, NE29 7BA, NE29 7AB, NE29 7AE, NE29 7AZ, NE29 7AY, NE29 7AX, NE29 7JW, NE29 7JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE29 7BB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 51.2% | 49.2% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 48.8% | 50.8% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 33.5% | 34.8% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.4% | 43.6% | -7.8% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 11.8% | 5.2% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 7.4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 37.2% | 40.2% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 34% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 19.8% | 17.2% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 5.9% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
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 18.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.1% | 26.1% | -14.0% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 13.5% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 14.5% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 9.7% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 15% | 8.9% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 18.8% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.1% | 97.7% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 97.3% | 96.5% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 96.5% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 22.7% | 13.5% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.9% | 37.2% | 16.7% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alnmouth Avenue was 121.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.8% lower than the Chirton & Percy Main average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alnmouth Avenue has the 35th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Chirton & Percy Main and the 168th highest crime rate of 705 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Alnmouth Avenue, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2025-05-29 | £213,745 |
| 4 Alnmouth Avenue, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2021-04-28 | £138,151 |
| 13 Alnmouth Avenue, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2016-08-19 | £193,300 |
| 1 Alnmouth Avenue, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £82,750 | 2013-10-29 | £133,431 |
| 9 Alnmouth Avenue, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2012-09-04 | £164,241 |
NE29 7BB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 68 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 901 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunn Street Nursery School Minster Parade , NE32 3QH | - not rated | 2,875 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laygate Nursery School Trinity Walk , NE33 5RU | - not rated | 2,913 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 | 3,036 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Battle Hill Nursery School Berwick Drive , Battlehill Estate NE28 9DH | - not rated | 3,249 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 311 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 | 311 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood Primary School Oswin Terrace , NE29 7JQ | 3out of 4 | 495 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School Minton Lane , NE29 6DQ | 2out of 4 | 860 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy St John's CofE Aided Primary School St John's Terrace , Percy Main NE29 6HS | - not rated | 901 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 121 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ralph Gardner Community High School Albion Road West , NE29 0JN | - not rated | 965 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | 3out of 4 | 1,614 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic High School Aided Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | - not rated | 1,614 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchill Community College Churchill Street , NE28 7TN | - not rated | 2,412 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdale Community Middle School Langdale Gardens , High Howdon NE28 0HG | - not rated | 1,754 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willington Middle School Denbigh Avenue , Howdon NE28 0PP | - not rated | 1,827 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Memorial Middle School Argyle Street , Willington Quay NE28 0JQ | - not rated | 2,434 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian Park Middle School Addington Drive , NE28 9RT | - not rated | 3,029 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Middle School St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | - not rated | 3,544 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 | 1,429 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Tyneside College Embleton Avenue , NE28 9NJ | - not rated | 2,659 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyne Metropolitan College Battle Hill Drive , NE28 9NL | - not rated | 2,908 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyne Coast College St George's Avenue , NE34 6ET | - not rated | 4,314 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 | 3,662 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 | 994 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Silverdale School Langdale Gardens , Howdon NE28 0HG | - not rated | 1,762 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 | 2,034 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashleigh School Charlotte Street , NE30 1BP | - not rated | 2,404 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands School Beach Road , Tynemouth NE30 2QR | 3out of 4 | 2,823 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go North East | Bus Depot, Norham Road | 303 yd | |
| Sambuca Percy Main | Sambucca, Station Road | 565 yd | |
| Beef, Cakes \& Shakes/Breakfast, Cakes \& Shakes | 24 Front Street, Chirton | 603 yd | |
| Coffee And Cream Cafe | St Peters Church Hall, Central Avenue | 630 yd | |
| Local NCL | Unit 15, Mandale Park | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pineapple Inn | Pineapple Inn, 78 Wallsend Road | 136 yd | |
| The Redburn | Wallsend Road, North Shields | 214 yd | |
| The Nautilus | Nautilus, Verne Road | 560 yd | |
| Chirton Social Club | Silkeys Lane, North Shields | 816 yd | |
| Preston Grange Community Centre | The Grange, Preston Grange | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Magpie Chippy | 75 Ripley Avenue, North Shields | 482 yd | |
| Simon's Chop Suey House | 64 Front Street, Chirton | 603 yd | |
| Gills Golden Fry | 30 - 32 Front Street, Chirton | 603 yd | |
| Jazzs Fish Bar | 204 Verne Road, North Shields | 610 yd | |
| Yung Kee Chop Suey House | 45A Burt Avenue, North Shields | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco West Chirton Industrial Estate South, Norham Road | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norham High School NORHAM HIGH SCHOOL NORHAM HIGH SCHOOL ALNWICK AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 166 yd |
| Meadow Well Primary (Closed) Wantage Avenue | grass pitches | 246 yd |
| St. Josephs Roman Catholic Primary School WALLSEND ROAD | grass pitches | 319 yd |
| Collingwood Primary School Oswin Terrace | grass pitches | 489 yd |
| Purvis Park/ Percy Main Amateurs PURVIS PARK PURVIS PARK ST. JOHNS TERRACE | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Percy Main Cricket Club ST. JOHNS TERRACE | grass pitches | 862 yd |
| High Flatworth FLATWORTH PLAYING FIELD FLATWORTH PLAYING FIELD HIGH FLATWORTH | grass pitches | 957 yd |
| Collingwood View Playing Fields FINCHDALE CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,055 yd |
| Percy Main Primary School NELSON TERRACE | grass pitches | 1,067 yd |
| Xercise4Less (North Shields) XERCISE 4 LESS XERCISE 4 LESS COBLE DENE | health and fitness suite | 1,073 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 | 79.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 174.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.