Rake Lane is in North Shields and in North Tyneside district. NE29 8AF is located in the Preston with Preston Grange electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tynemouth. This postcode has been in use since 2010-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rake Lane, North Shields, NE29 8AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE29 9QS, NE29 9QJ, NE29 9QH, NE29 9QE, NE29 9QD, NE29 9QG, NE29 9QN, NE29 9QF, NE29 8AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE29 8AF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.7% of residents 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 | 54.8% | 55.7% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 4.7% |
| Male | 45.2% | 44.3% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -4.7% |
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 | 21% | 22% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.7% | 44% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 8.2% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 21.8% | 24.2% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 18.1% |
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 | 39.1% | 44% | 4.9% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 27.7% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 25.4% | 13.7% | -11.7% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 11.1% | 6.8% | 4.0% | 7.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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 | 23.4% | 20.3% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 5.9% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 15.9% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 8.1% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 17.2% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.4% | 25.9% | -3.5% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 13.5% | 6.6% | -6.9% | 2.8% | 3.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4% | 3.1% | -0.9% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 88.6% | 92.7% | 4.1% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 93.3% | 96.6% | 3.3% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 2.9% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 96.6% | 3.3% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 24.4% | 13.5% | 10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rake Lane was 149.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 119.8% higher than the Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rake Lane has the 18th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South and the 128th highest crime rate of 705 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids First Day Nursery Rake Lane, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £1,595,000 | 2019-04-04 | £2,014,524 |
| Kids First Day Nursery Rake Lane, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £1,471,375 | 2017-07-07 | £1,770,638 |
| Kids First Day Nursery Rake Lane, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £2,253,625 | 2017-06-30 | £2,728,506 |
NE29 8AF 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 | 121 |
| Retired | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School Percy Square , River View NE30 4AG | 3out of 4 | 2,825 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Shields Nursery School St John's Terrace , Percy Main NE29 6HS | - not rated | 3,748 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Battle Hill Nursery School Berwick Drive , Battlehill Estate NE28 9DH | - not rated | 4,463 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laygate Nursery School Trinity Walk , NE33 5RU | - not rated | 4,861 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Grange Primary School Chiltern Road , Preston Grange NE29 9QL | 3out of 4 | 172 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Star of the Sea RC VA Primary Seatonville Road , NE25 9EG | - not rated | 647 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay Seatonville Road , NE25 9EG | 3out of 4 | 647 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehouse Primary School Whitehouse Lane , NE29 8PE | - not rated | 1,061 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appletree Gardens First School Appletree Gardens , Monkseaton NE25 8XS | 3out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkseaton High School Seatonville Road , NE25 9EQ | - not rated | 416 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | 2out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | 3out of 4 | 1,508 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic High School Aided Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | - not rated | 1,508 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkseaton Middle School Vernon Drive , Monkseaton NE25 8JW | 3out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden Bridge Middle School Lovaine Avenue , NE25 8RW | 3out of 4 | 1,613 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Gardens Middle School Valley Gardens , NE25 9AQ | - not rated | 2,336 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Middle School Kielder Road , South Wellfield NE25 9QW | 3out of 4 | 2,492 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shiremoor Middle School Earsdon Road , Shiremoor NE27 0HJ | - not rated | 3,194 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 | 1,668 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Tyneside College Embleton Avenue , NE28 9NJ | - not rated | 4,069 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyne Metropolitan College Battle Hill Drive , NE28 9NL | - not rated | 4,269 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 | 2,864 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlawn School Drumoyne Gardens , West Monkseaton NE25 9DL | 3out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands School Beach Road , Tynemouth NE30 2QR | 3out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Day Tutorial Unit Chapel Lane Education Centre , Chapel Lane NE25 8AD | - not rated | 1,520 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashleigh School Charlotte Street , NE30 1BP | - not rated | 2,765 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nty03 - North Tyneside Primary C.O.Suit 1.6 Saville Street , Howards House NE30 1NT | - not rated | 2,766 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry's Cafe | WRVS Shop, North Tyneside General Hospital | 329 yd | |
| Clifford's Mews Cafe | Bistro At, Cliffords Mews Housing 21 | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Foxhunters | The Foxhunters Public House, Preston North Road | 323 yd | |
| Miller And Carter Tynemouth | Preston North Road, North Shields | 521 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Units 7 And 8, Collingwood Centre | 758 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 12, Collingwood Centre | 758 yd | |
| Amigo Pizza | Unit C, Foxhunters Industrial Estate | 949 yd | |
| Perfect Chinese Takeaway | 50 Whitehouse Lane, North Shields | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Morrisons Supermarket, Preston North Road | 758 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Store, Foxhunters Road | 949 yd | |
| Lidl Preston Grange | Lidl, Rake Lane | 1,003 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Grange Primary School CHILTERN DRIVE | grass pitches | 170 yd |
| Foxhunters Playing Field PRESTON NORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 322 yd |
| Monkseaton High School SEATONVILLE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 359 yd |
| Tynemouth Swimming Pool PRESTON NORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 978 yd |
| Langley Playing Field (Langley First School) DRUMOYNE GARDENS | grass pitches | 996 yd |
| Preston Playing Fields PRESTON PLAYING FIELDS PRESTON PLAYING FIELDS PRESTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,009 yd |
| Hillheads Park FOOTBALL PITCH AT HILLHEADS PARK FOOTBALL PITCH AT HILLHEADS PARK RINK WAY | grass pitches | 1,035 yd |
| Whitehouse Primary School WHITEHOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 1,068 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.