Millstone Close Tynemouth, North Tyneside
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (NE29), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28317136.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £331,146 across 10 sales.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (B: 5).
- Flood: 7 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 Seaton Delaval, about 7.2 km (4.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 540 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 67 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Collingwood Health Group, about 1.7 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 470 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 38% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 180 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 10 | £331,146 | £252,995 | £368,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £313,996 | £313,996 | £313,996 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec 2022 | 5 NE29 8AQ | Detached | £368,000 | |
| 7 Nov 2022 | 10 NE29 8AQ | Detached | £355,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2022 | 2 NE29 8AQ | Terraced | £259,995 | New build. |
| 2 Mar 2022 | 3 NE29 8AQ | Terraced | £252,995 | New build. |
| 28 Feb 2022 | 8 NE29 8AQ | Detached | £359,995 | New build. |
| 28 Feb 2022 | 6 NE29 8AQ | Detached | £319,995 | New build. |
| 25 Feb 2022 | 7 NE29 8AQ | Detached | £329,995 | New build. |
| 31 Jan 2022 | 10 NE29 8AQ | Detached | £332,296 | New build. |
| 31 Jan 2022 | 9 NE29 8AQ | Detached | £323,995 | New build. |
| 31 Jan 2022 | 4 NE29 8AQ | Terraced | £254,995 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Jan 2022 | 5 NE29 8AQ | Detached | £333,995 | New build. |
| 17 Dec 2021 | 1 NE29 8AQ | Detached | £313,996 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 119 m². Most common: House, detached (3); House, end-terrace (1); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 2021 (5). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (69% of about 1,690 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)
- Ash Court, Rake Lane, North Shields: up to 6 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, 7 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 6 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 8AQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE29 8BF | not in 2 or 3 | 7 / 0 / 6 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 67 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE29 8AQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE29 8BF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Seaton Delaval 73,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) |
| Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) | |
| Newsham 16,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.6 km (6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 41 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Billy Mill Lane-Tiverton Avenue | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Transport Hub North Shields | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | North Shields Ferry Terminal | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Village Hotel Newcastle Car Park Pre Book | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mer | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 13.7 km (8.5 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Collingwood Health Group | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest New York Pharmacy | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Unit 4 Rake House Farm | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | North Tyneside General Hospital | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police - Wallsend Police Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | Verne News and Convenience Cashzone | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 840 m² | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 1,580 m² | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.0 ha | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,030 m² | 250 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Spital Dene | Valley | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Peggy's Hole | Tidal water | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| The Gut | Tidal water | 3 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Northern Wave Trap | Wetland | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
| The Narrows | Tidal water | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
| Ballast Hill | Hill | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.8 | 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 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 7 |
4 of the street's 7 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 330 m | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| New York Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whitehouse Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | Inadequate (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Preston Grange Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Monkseaton High School | Secondary | 13–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Collingwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| John Spence Community High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Requires improvement (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Langley First School | Primary | 3–9 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Norham High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Spring Gardens Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Requires improvement (Dec 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop Limited NE29 8BD | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Bev's Lite Bites NE29 8BD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 4 Good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Lawsons Real Sandwiches NE29 8JH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Michaels NE29 8JH | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Little Learners Childcare NE29 8QA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Lidl Preston Grange | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2021 |
| Perfect Chinese Takeaway NE29 8PD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 9 Feb 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 73 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 |
| Other theft | 14 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Billy Mill Lane (77); On or near Tintern Crescent (23); On or near B1316 (20); On or near Tamar Close (16); On or near Blandford Road (14).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 38% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 21% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 52% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 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 | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 5 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
Sherborne Avenue · Tamar Close · Billy Mill Lane · Windmill Avenue · Swanage Close · St Aidan's Close · Embleton Road · Halladay Close · Selkirk Way · Burwood Road · Blandford Road · Cragside Avenue
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.