Falmouth Road is in North Shields and in North Tyneside district. NE29 8PQ 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 Falmouth Road, North Shields, NE29 8PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE29 8NX, NE29 8PR, NE29 8PW, NE29 8PT, NE29 8PS, NE29 8PA, NE29 8PN, NE29 8PP, NE29 8PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE29 8PQ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.8% 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 | 59.6% | 58.8% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 7.8% |
| Male | 40.4% | 41.2% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -7.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NE29 8PQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.2% | 45.3% | 12.1% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.2% | 29.1% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -15.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 16.8% | 16.3% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 7.2% |
| Widowed | 12.9% | 5.9% | -7.0% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 38.8% | 41.9% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 31% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 17.3% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 9.8% | 7.9% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.1% | 20.8% | -14.3% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 9.2% | -8.1% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 15% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 6.8% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 20.8% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 26.6% | 15.7% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 4% | 1% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 90.6% | 85.6% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 4.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 89.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 89.9% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| European Union | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 7.9% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 89.9% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 24.4% | 13.5% | 10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.4% | 37.2% | 13.2% |
| Christian | 35% | 46.2% | -11.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Falmouth Road was 49.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.6% lower than the New York & Murton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Falmouth Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in New York & Murton and the 313th lowest crime rate of 705 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 128 Falmouth Road, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-01-23 | £168,154 |
| 128 Falmouth Road, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-09-29 | £166,268 |
| 124 Falmouth Road, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £88,500 | 2023-08-25 | £87,357 |
| 136 Falmouth Road, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-08-17 | £170,338 |
| 120 Falmouth Road, North Shields, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,750 | 2022-05-17 | £84,490 |
NE29 8PQ 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 | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 3,165 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Shields Nursery School St John's Terrace , Percy Main NE29 6HS | - not rated | 3,172 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Battle Hill Nursery School Berwick Drive , Battlehill Estate NE28 9DH | - not rated | 3,604 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laygate Nursery School Trinity Walk , NE33 5RU | - not rated | 4,692 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunn Street Nursery School Minster Parade , NE32 3QH | - not rated | 5,097 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehouse Primary School Whitehouse Lane , NE29 8PE | - not rated | 725 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Murton Primary School Brookland Terrace , NE29 8DS | - not rated | 739 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New York Primary School Lanark Close , NE29 8DP | 4out of 4 | 777 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorhouse Primary School Lanark Close , NE29 8DP | - not rated | 777 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehouse Primary School Whitehouse Lane , NE29 8PE | 1out of 4 | 778 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 718 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic High School Aided Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | - not rated | 718 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton High School Seatonville Road , NE25 9EQ | - not rated | 1,148 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | - not rated | 1,551 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | 2out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,980 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden Bridge Middle School Lovaine Avenue , NE25 8RW | 3out of 4 | 2,454 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Middle School Kielder Road , South Wellfield NE25 9QW | 3out of 4 | 2,468 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale Community Middle School Langdale Gardens , High Howdon NE28 0HG | - not rated | 2,728 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Gardens Middle School Valley Gardens , NE25 9AQ | - not rated | 2,838 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 | 1,469 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Tyneside College Embleton Avenue , NE28 9NJ | - not rated | 3,204 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyne Metropolitan College Battle Hill Drive , NE28 9NL | - not rated | 3,405 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 | 3,383 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 | 1,459 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands School Beach Road , Tynemouth NE30 2QR | 3out of 4 | 1,861 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Day Tutorial Unit Chapel Lane Education Centre , Chapel Lane NE25 8AD | - not rated | 2,155 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale School Langdale Gardens , Howdon NE28 0HG | - not rated | 2,603 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young Mothers Unit Tynemetropolitan College Sixth Form Academy Site , Alexandra Building NE29 9BZ | - not rated | 2,795 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 566 yd | |
| My Shanghai | My Shang Hai, Coast Road | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Chinese Takeaway | 50 Whitehouse Lane, North Shields | 488 yd | |
| Bevs Lite Bites | 69 St Anselm Road, North Shields | 568 yd | |
| Lawsons Real Sandwiches | 24 Netherton Avenue, North Shields | 606 yd | |
| Pizza Royal | 5 Phoenix Chase, North Shields | 901 yd | |
| Momins | 7 Phoenix Chase, North Shields | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Preston Grange | Lidl, Rake Lane | 289 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Academy LYNN ROAD | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| Whitehouse Primary School WHITEHOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| New York Primary School LANARK CLOSE | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Preston Grange Primary School CHILTERN DRIVE | grass pitches | 862 yd |
| Monkseaton High School SEATONVILLE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 965 yd |
| Tynemouth Squash Club Ltd BILLY MILL LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,019 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.