Hamar Close Tynemouth, North Tyneside
16 addresses across 2 postcodes (NE29), about 200 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28302849.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in North Tyneside costs £2,462 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 86% to 91% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Heworth, about 7.5 km (4.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 580 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 42 to 43 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 16 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Redburn Park Medical Centre, about 670 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 400 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 61% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 26 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in North Tyneside in 2026-27: Band D £2,462 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,641 | £1,915 | £2,188 | £2,462 | £3,009 | £3,556 | £4,103 | £4,924 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (54% of about 1,020 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Percy Main Bus Depot, Norham Road, North Shields: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (330 m)
- Percy Main Bus Depot, Norham Road, North Shields, not permissioned (330 m)
- Langdale Centre, Langdale Gardens, Howdon: up to 19 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Langdale Centre, Langdale Gardens, Howdon: up to 19 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE29 7XB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| NE29 7UZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 16 addresses are between 42 m and 43 m above sea level (43 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE29 7UZ | 100% | 86% | 86% | 0% |
| NE29 7XB | 100% | 91% | 91% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.5 km (4.7 miles) |
| Seaton Delaval 73,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.6 km (5.3 miles) | |
| Manors 64,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.6 km (5.3 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Percy Main (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Meadow Well (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Howdon (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tyne Tunnel Trading Estate West Chirton | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Transport Hub North Shields | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | North Shields Ferry Terminal | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Silverlink Shopping Centre Car Park | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 13.7 km (8.5 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Redburn Park Medical Centre | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Percy Main Pharmacy | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Meadowell Dental Clinic | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | North Tyneside General Hospital | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bagria Stores Cashzone | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 270 m² | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.0 ha | 230 m |
| Allotments | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,170 m² | 320 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 2.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Northumberland Dock | Tidal water | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Willington Gut | Tidal water | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Wallsend Dene | Valley | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Shields Harbour | Tidal water | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Ballast Hill | Hill | 3 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Northern Wave Trap | Wetland | 3.3 km (2 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 15 | 16 |
1 of the street's 16 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for North Tyneside: see them on the North Tyneside page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norham High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Collingwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Denbigh Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Percy Main Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Stephenson Memorial Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Riverside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Churchill Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Inadequate (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Waterville Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whitehouse Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Inadequate (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chocolate Smiths Limited NE29 7XH | Manufacturers/packers | 110 m | 5 Very good | 24 Aug 2022 |
| J\&J NE29 7UZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 4 Good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Relish The Caterer NE29 7SZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 4 Good | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Northern Rye NE29 7TA | Manufacturers/packers | 280 m | 5 Very good | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Dady Bros NE29 7XJ | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 13 Dec 2023 |
| M And M Value Ltd \& Kitwave NE29 7XJ | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Deagape Kitchen NE29 7TN | Retailers - other | 330 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 28 Nov 2025 |
| RCCG Restoration Chapel NE29 7TN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 4 Good | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Home Bargains NE29 0AX | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Preston Grange Community Centre NE29 9DL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 5 Very good | 1 Nov 2018 |
| L And P R Davis NE29 7AJ | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2023 |
| Go Local Extra NE29 7AJ | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Geordie Banger NE29 7FN | Manufacturers/packers | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hamar Close (24); On or near Tromso Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 61% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 34% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 83% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Tromso Close · Mitford Grove · Prestwick Grove · Dobson Street · Collingwood Road · First Avenue · Lilburn Close · Bergen Close · Oslo Close · Beaufront Avenue · Meldon Avenue · Eldon Crescent
All the streets in NE29 and across North Tyneside.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.