Abbots Way is in North Shields and in North Tyneside district. NE29 8LX is located in the Preston with Preston Grange electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tynemouth. This postcode has been in use since 1991-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Abbots Way, North Shields, NE29 8LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE29 8PL, NE29 8PN, NE29 8LU, NE29 8PJ, NE29 8PW, NE29 8PH, NE29 8PP, NE29 8PF, NE29 8PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE29 8LX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 51.1% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 51.2% | 48.9% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NE29 8LX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.8% | 23.8% | -2.0% | 37.9% | -14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63% | 65.1% | 2.1% | 44.2% | 20.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 5.4% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.6% | 55.1% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 35.3% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 7.3% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 9.6% | 10.1% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 7.4% | -11.2% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 12.8% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 5.7% | -0.2% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 21.5% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.3% | 41.6% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 7.8% |
| Other | 5.3% | 1% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.1% 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 | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 0.3% | -3.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 88.9% | 90.1% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 8.7% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 91.5% | 92.7% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 3.1% | -3.0% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 93% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 5.9% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0.3% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.1% | 76.7% | 15.4% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 56.2% | 46.2% | 10.0% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbots Way was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 Abbots Way, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £262,500 | 2025-02-28 | £264,001 |
| 34 Abbots Way, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £411,500 | 2024-10-22 | £419,003 |
| 28 Abbots Way, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-02-03 | £339,980 |
| 26 Abbots Way, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-11-12 | £302,426 |
| 60 Abbots Way, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2021-03-25 | £519,499 |
NE29 8LX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Mining and quarrying | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 3,052 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehouse Primary School Whitehouse Lane , NE29 8PE | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Grange Primary School Chiltern Road , Preston Grange NE29 9QL | 3out of 4 | 737 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New York Primary School Lanark Close , NE29 8DP | 4out of 4 | 910 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay Seatonville Road , NE25 9EG | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley First School Drumoyne Gardens , West Monkseaton NE25 9DL | 4out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Community 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 | 787 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton High School Seatonville Road , NE25 9EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | 3out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden High School Hartington Road , Cullercoats NE30 3RZ | 3out of 4 | 2,154 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norham High School Alnwick Avenue , NE29 7BU | 1out of 4 | 2,180 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkseaton Middle School Vernon Drive , Monkseaton NE25 8JN | 2out of 4 | 1,914 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden Bridge Middle School Lovaine Avenue , NE25 8RW | 3out of 4 | 2,351 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Middle School Kielder Road , South Wellfield NE25 9QW | 3out of 4 | 2,516 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Gardens Middle School Valley Gardens , NE25 9AQ | 4out of 4 | 2,807 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 3,257 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 | 1,438 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands School Beach Road , Tynemouth NE30 2QR | 3out of 4 | 1,729 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale School Langdale Gardens , Howdon NE28 0HG | 3out of 4 | 2,706 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorbridge Earsdon Road , Shiremoor NE27 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,040 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside House School Station Road , Backworth NE27 0AB | - not rated | 3,627 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry's Cafe | WRVS Shop, North Tyneside General Hospital | 354 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller And Carter Tynemouth | Preston North Road, North Shields | 960 yd | |
| The Foxhunters | The Foxhunters Public House, Preston North Road | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Chinese Takeaway | 50 Whitehouse Lane, North Shields | 415 yd | |
| Lawsons Real Sandwiches | 24 Netherton Avenue, North Shields | 652 yd | |
| Bevs Lite Bites | 69 St Anselm Road, North Shields | 732 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Units 7 And 8, Collingwood Centre | 957 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 12, Collingwood Centre | 957 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Preston Grange | Lidl, Rake Lane | 508 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Supermarket, Preston North Road | 957 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitehouse Primary School WHITEHOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 618 yd |
| Preston Grange Primary School CHILTERN DRIVE | grass pitches | 644 yd |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Academy LYNN ROAD | grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Monkseaton High School SEATONVILLE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 852 yd |
| New York Primary School LANARK CLOSE | grass pitches | 993 yd |
| Foxhunters Playing Field PRESTON NORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 994 yd |
| Preston Playing Fields PRESTON PLAYING FIELDS PRESTON PLAYING FIELDS PRESTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,000 yd |
| Tynemouth Squash Club Ltd BILLY MILL LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,069 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.