Hedley Road Tynemouth, North Tyneside
33 addresses across 3 postcodes (NE29), about 180 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28308826.
- Energy: 23 homes have an energy certificate (B: 4, C: 17, D: 2).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Heworth, about 8.1 km (5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Redburn Dene, is about 100 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 14 to 19 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 33 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Redburn Park Medical Centre, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 400 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 20% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 34 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
23 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 60 m². Most common: Flat (14); Bungalow, semi-detached (5); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1991-1995 (12); 2003-2006 (7); 1996-2002 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (13); owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
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 (91% of about 650 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)
- Gasometer at Minton Lane, North Shields: up to 44 homes, not permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Gasometer at Minton Lane, North Shields, not permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Dock Road Industrial Estate, Lawson Street, North Shields: up to 96 homes, not permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
- Dock Road Industrial Estate, Lawson Street, North Shields, not permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
- Metro Sidings at Waterville Road, North Shields: up to 34 homes, not permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- Metro Sidings at Waterville Road, North Shields, not permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 13 October 2026 to 15 October 2026: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 33 addresses are between 14 m and 19 m above sea level (17 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE29 6WT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE29 6XP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE29 6XT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.1 km (5 miles) |
| Manors 64,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) | |
| Seaton Delaval 73,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10 km (6.2 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Meadow Well (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Percy Main (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| North Shields (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chirton Dene Way Royal Quays | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Transport Hub North Shields | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tyne Commission Quay Car Park | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 11 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mill Dam Car Park | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 15.5 km (9.6 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Redburn Park Medical Centre | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Percy Main Pharmacy | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Meadowell Dental Clinic | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Palmer Community Hospital | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest A - Z Stores Cashzone | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Redburn Dene 5.3 ha | 100 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 910 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Collingwood View Playing Field 6.2 ha | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 10 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Accumulator Tower in Albert Edward Dock, a listed building (Grade II*), 550 m (0.3 miles) south-east. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Accumulator Tower in Albert Edward Dock | Listed building, Grade II* | 550 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Roman fort, South Shields | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| North and South Marine Parks and Bents Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Shields Harbour | Tidal water | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Northumberland Dock | Tidal water | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Ballast Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Peggy's Hole | Tidal water | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Northern Wave Trap | Wetland | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Spital Dene | Valley | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.6 | 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 | 32 | 33 |
1 of the street's 33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Requires improvement (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Waterville Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| 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 |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Norham High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Collingwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Spring Gardens Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (Dec 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hadrian Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Laygate Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princes Court NE29 6XP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 60 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Gutterball Alley NE29 6DA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Inflata Nation | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Royal Quays Food Store (Premier) NE29 6XB | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2026 |
| A-Z Premier NE29 6AA | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Flavours NE29 6AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Like Chinese Takeaway NE29 6AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Riverside Primary School NE29 6DQ | School/college/university | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2025 |
| The Community Market At Riverside Primary School NE29 6DQ | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Kandy Kiss Sweet Shop NE29 6DE | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Mar 2023 |
| The Lock NE29 6DU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Chirton Dene Quays (15); On or near Hedley Road (8); On or near Stockton Road (7); On or near Wylam Road (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 20% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 8% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 4% | 1% |
| Social rented | 54% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER: Utility repair and maintenance works, 13 October 2026 to 19 October 2026 (no carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- NE29 6XP: 17 addresses
- NE29 6WT: 15 addresses of 67 in the postcode
- NE29 6XT: 1 address of 17 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Brandling Court · Wylam Road · Stockton Road · Hackworth Way · Chirton Dene Quays · Lion Walk · Earl Grey Way · Kestrel Way · Blucher Road · Chirton Dene Way · Rotary Way · Brandling Court
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.