Addington Crescent is in North Shields and in North Tyneside district. NE29 7PY 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 Addington Crescent, North Shields, NE29 7PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE29 7PZ, NE29 7PX, NE29 0QW, NE29 0QN, NE29 7HX, NE29 0RY, NE29 7LP, NE29 0QP, NE29 0SA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE29 7PY has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 57% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 6.0% |
| Male | 45.9% | 43% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -6.0% |
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 | 33.7% | 38% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.4% | 32.8% | -12.6% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 4.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 13% | 5.3% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 8.9% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.6% | 31.7% | -8.9% | 48.4% | -16.7% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 37.5% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 22.3% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 9.6% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 6.7% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 7PY this area, 31.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 16.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.2% | 31.1% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 11.6% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 14.2% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 5.3% | -0.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 17.4% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 16.8% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -17.0% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.7% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.6% | 94.6% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 99.6% | 96.4% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.6% | 96% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Addington Crescent was 65.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.8% lower than the Chirton & Percy Main average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Addington Crescent has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Chirton & Percy Main and the 314th highest crime rate of 705 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Addington Crescent, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £239,000 | 2024-04-26 | £256,659 |
| 18 Addington Crescent, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2023-08-04 | £155,294 |
| 20 Addington Crescent, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-01-21 | £223,492 |
| 12 Addington Crescent, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2020-11-27 | £156,252 |
| 6 Addington Crescent, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2015-06-24 | £213,094 |
NE29 7PY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 59 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,757 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 | 2,343 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laygate Nursery School Trinity Walk , NE33 5RU | - not rated | 3,102 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Battle Hill Nursery School Berwick Drive , Battlehill Estate NE28 9DH | - not rated | 3,743 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunn Street Nursery School Minster Parade , NE32 3QH | - not rated | 3,760 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collingwood Primary School Oswin Terrace , NE29 7JQ | 3out of 4 | 454 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Roman Catholic Primary School Aided Wallsend Road , Chirton NE29 7BT | - not rated | 726 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 | 726 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Gardens Primary School Brightman Road , NE29 0HP | 2out of 4 | 795 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Gardens Primary School Brightman Road , NE29 0HP | - not rated | 795 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 | 654 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norham High School Alnwick Avenue , NE29 7BU | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic High School Aided Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | - not rated | 1,633 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 2,362 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willington Middle School Denbigh Avenue , Howdon NE28 0PP | - not rated | 2,595 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Memorial Middle School Argyle Street , Willington Quay NE28 0JQ | - not rated | 3,309 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian Park Middle School Addington Drive , NE28 9RT | - not rated | 3,323 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton Middle School Vernon Drive , Monkseaton NE25 8JW | 3out of 4 | 3,337 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tynemouth College Hawkeys Lane , NE29 9BZ | - not rated | 506 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Tyneside College Embleton Avenue , NE28 9NJ | - not rated | 3,186 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyne Metropolitan College Battle Hill Drive , NE28 9NL | - not rated | 3,434 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyne Coast College St George's Avenue , NE34 6ET | - not rated | 4,381 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 | 2,881 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 | 1,175 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 | 1,521 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashleigh School Charlotte Street , NE30 1BP | - not rated | 1,808 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands School Beach Road , Tynemouth NE30 2QR | 3out of 4 | 1,902 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale School Langdale Gardens , Howdon NE28 0HG | - not rated | 2,316 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe La Verne | 42 Verne Road, North Shields | 310 yd | |
| Coffee And Cream Cafe | St Peters Church Hall, Central Avenue | 364 yd | |
| Luncheon Club | Hawkeys Lane Methodist Church Hall, Hawkeys Lane | 486 yd | |
| Beef, Cakes \& Shakes/Breakfast, Cakes \& Shakes | 24 Front Street, Chirton | 490 yd | |
| Brunched | 37 - 39 Coast Road, North Shields | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chirton Social Club | Silkeys Lane, North Shields | 536 yd | |
| The Alexandra | Queen Alexandra Road, North Shields | 730 yd | |
| The Nautilus | Nautilus, Verne Road | 734 yd | |
| The Pineapple Inn | Pineapple Inn, 78 Wallsend Road | 819 yd | |
| North Shields Catholic Club | Cecil Street, North Shields | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smart Fry | 46 Verne Road, North Shields | 310 yd | |
| Yung Kee Chop Suey House | 45A Burt Avenue, North Shields | 451 yd | |
| Simon's Chop Suey House | 64 Front Street, Chirton | 491 yd | |
| Gills Golden Fry | 30 - 32 Front Street, Chirton | 491 yd | |
| Fais Kitchen | 34/36, Chirton Green | 523 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heaton Terrace Playing Fields HEATON TERRACE | grass pitches | 335 yd |
| Collingwood Primary School Oswin Terrace | grass pitches | 495 yd |
| Tyne Metropolitan College (The Academy Site) HAWKEYS LANE | artificial grass pitch | 500 yd |
| Spring Gardens Primary School BRIGHTMAN ROAD | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| St. Josephs Roman Catholic Primary School WALLSEND ROAD | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| Tynemouth Squash Club Ltd BILLY MILL LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 804 yd |
| Collingwood View Playing Fields FINCHDALE CLOSE | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Whitehouse Primary School WHITEHOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 971 yd |
| Norham High School NORHAM HIGH SCHOOL NORHAM HIGH SCHOOL ALNWICK AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 986 yd |
| St. Cuthberts Roman Catholic Primary School Lovaine Place | grass pitches | 1,039 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 | 73.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.