Chilham Court is in North Shields and in North Tyneside district. NE29 8HD is located in the New York & Murton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tynemouth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chilham Court, North Shields, NE29 8HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE29 8HB, NE29 8SU, NE29 8HA, NE29 8BU, NE29 8HF, NE29 8ST, NE29 8EZ, NE29 8SX, NE29 8SS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE29 8HD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 55.2% | 52.5% | -2.7% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 44.8% | 47.5% | 2.7% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 | 39.3% | 30.2% | -9.1% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.8% | 36.9% | 6.1% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 18.5% | 7.1% | 9.1% | 9.4% |
| Widowed | 13.3% | 11.7% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.3%) 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 | 34.3% | 36% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -12.4% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 31.3% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 20.9% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 8.2% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 10.1% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 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 8HD this area, 29.7% 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 19.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.1% | 29.7% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 8.6% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 14.9% | -5.0% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 8.1% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 16.7% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 10% | 19.8% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -14.0% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.3% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.2% | 98.2% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 97.2% | 95.3% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 95.3% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.5% | 76.7% | -8.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 28.6% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 37.2% | 6.8% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chilham Court was 25.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.7% lower than the New York & Murton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chilham Court has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in New York & Murton and the 189th lowest crime rate of 705 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Chilham Court, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-04-05 | £154,539 |
| 18 Chilham Court, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-11-17 | £144,529 |
| 42 Chilham Court, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2020-10-27 | £106,500 |
| 10 Chilham Court, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2018-07-13 | £124,045 |
| 28 Chilham Court, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2016-12-16 | £157,378 |
NE29 8HD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NE29 8HD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 80 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Hill Nursery School Berwick Drive , Battlehill Estate NE28 9DH | - not rated | 2,630 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Shields Nursery School St John's Terrace , Percy Main NE29 6HS | - not rated | 2,986 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 | 3,947 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunn Street Nursery School Minster Parade , NE32 3QH | - not rated | 4,718 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brancepeth Road Nursery School Brancepeth Road , NE31 1SJ | - not rated | 4,888 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Primary School Lanark Close , NE29 8DP | 4out of 4 | 221 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorhouse Primary School Lanark Close , NE29 8DP | - not rated | 221 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Murton Primary School Brookland Terrace , NE29 8DS | - not rated | 468 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehouse Primary School Whitehouse Lane , NE29 8PE | 1out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehouse Primary School Whitehouse Lane , NE29 8PE | - not rated | 1,439 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic High School Aided Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | - not rated | 786 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton High School Seatonville Road , NE25 9EQ | - not rated | 2,046 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norham High School Alnwick Avenue , NE29 7BU | 3out of 4 | 2,051 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchill Community College Churchill Street , NE28 7TN | - not rated | 2,353 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadrian Park Middle School Addington Drive , NE28 9RT | - not rated | 1,897 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale Community Middle School Langdale Gardens , High Howdon NE28 0HG | - not rated | 1,955 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shiremoor Middle School Earsdon Road , Shiremoor NE27 0HJ | - not rated | 2,494 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willington Middle School Denbigh Avenue , Howdon NE28 0PP | - not rated | 2,496 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Middle School Kielder Road , South Wellfield NE25 9QW | 3out of 4 | 2,530 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 | 2,023 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Tyneside College Embleton Avenue , NE28 9NJ | - not rated | 2,271 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyne Metropolitan College Battle Hill Drive , NE28 9NL | - not rated | 2,454 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 | 4,266 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 | - not rated | 1,811 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Accelerated Learning Service Hadrian Education Centre , Addington Drive NE28 9RT | - not rated | 2,016 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Primary Resource Provision Hadrian Education Centre , Addington Drive NE28 9RT | - not rated | 2,016 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Secondary Accelerated Learning Service Hadrian Education Centre , Addington Drive NE28 9RT | - not rated | 2,016 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Woodlawn School Drumoyne Gardens , West Monkseaton NE25 9DL | 3out of 4 | 2,060 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baristocracy Coffee | 2 Larch Court, WEST CHIRTON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE NORTH | 335 yd | |
| Shiremoor House Farm | Middle Engine Lane, North Shields | 344 yd | |
| Jade Harrison School Of Dance | 242 New York Road, North Shields | 622 yd | |
| Waggonway Tearoom | Stephenson Railway Museum, Middle Engine Lane | 894 yd | |
| Eurest At Sage (Bistro) | 3 - 4 Cobalt Park Way, Wallsend | 967 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Royal | 5 Phoenix Chase, North Shields | 156 yd | |
| Momins | 7 Phoenix Chase, North Shields | 156 yd | |
| Oriental Kitchen | 123/125, Brookland Terrace | 508 yd | |
| The Bronx | 178 Brookland Terrace, New York | 540 yd | |
| Bevs Lite Bites | 69 St Anselm Road, North Shields | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Preston Grange | Lidl, Rake Lane | 849 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New York Primary School LANARK CLOSE | grass pitches | 240 yd |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Academy LYNN ROAD | grass pitches | 775 yd |
| Formica Ltd COAST ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 938 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.