Penman Place Tynemouth, North Tyneside
42 addresses across 2 postcodes (NE29), about 290 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28306616.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £106,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 26 homes have an energy certificate (C: 22, D: 4).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 Heworth, about 8.8 km (5.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 60 m away, and Redburn Dene (5.3 hectares) is about 730 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 20 to 23 m above sea level.
- Noise: 20 of its 42 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Priory Medical Group, about 840 m (0.5 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 220 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 27% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 197 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | £106,000 | £100,000 | £112,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £74,000 | £74,000 | £74,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £89,975 | £74,950 | £105,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £56,450 | £49,950 | £62,950 |
| 2002 | 2 | £42,475 | £25,000 | £59,950 |
| 2001 | 1 | £35,000 | £35,000 | £35,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jun 2023 | 26 NE29 6SY | Terraced | £112,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2023 | 2 NE29 6SY | Terraced | £100,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2022 | 2 NE29 6SY | Terraced | £96,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Sep 2021 | 39 NE29 6SY | Terraced | £94,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 18 Dec 2020 | 10 NE29 6SY | Terraced | £65,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 4 May 2012 | 43 NE29 6SY | Terraced | £74,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2004 | 37 NE29 6SY | Terraced | £105,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2004 | 39 NE29 6SY | Terraced | £74,950 | |
| 18 Jul 2003 | 41 NE29 6SY | Terraced | £62,950 | |
| 16 May 2003 | 25 NE29 6SY | Terraced | £49,950 | |
| 12 Sep 2002 | 39 NE29 6SY | Terraced | £59,950 | |
| 19 Mar 2002 | 6 NE29 6SY | Terraced | £25,000 | |
| 28 Sep 2001 | 30 NE29 6SY | Terraced | £35,000 |
Energy performance certificates
26 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 79 m². Most common: Flat (9); House, mid-terrace (9); House, end-terrace (5). Built: 1976-1982 (12); 1967-1975 (9); 1983-1990 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (16); owner-occupied (7); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (15 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)
- Dock Road Industrial Estate, Lawson Street, North Shields: up to 96 homes, not permissioned (130 m)
- Dock Road Industrial Estate, Lawson Street, North Shields, not permissioned (130 m)
- Gasometer at Minton Lane, North Shields: up to 44 homes, not permissioned (170 m)
- Gasometer at Minton Lane, North Shields, not permissioned (170 m)
- Metro Sidings at Waterville Road, North Shields: up to 34 homes, not permissioned (280 m)
- Metro Sidings at Waterville Road, North Shields, not permissioned (280 m)
- Land at Waldo Street, North Shields: up to 3 homes, not permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- Land at Waldo Street, North Shields, not permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 1 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 6SY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE29 6TQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 42 addresses are between 20 m and 23 m above sea level (22 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE29 6SY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE29 6TQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.8 km (5.4 miles) |
| Seaton Delaval 73,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) | |
| Manors 64,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.3 km (6.4 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | North Shields (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Meadow Well (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 880 m (0.5 miles) | |
| South Shields (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 17 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Howdon Road-Penman Place North Shields | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Transport Hub North Shields | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | North Shields Ferry Terminal | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Tyne Commission Quay Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 17 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Word Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 15.7 km (9.8 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Priory Medical Group | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oasis Dental Care LTD | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | North Tyneside General Hospital | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police - North Shields Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 340 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 800 m² | 60 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Redburn Dene 5.3 ha | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 910 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Collingwood View Playing Field 6.2 ha | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.2 ha | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 7 parks and gardens, 12 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Accumulator Tower in Albert Edward Dock, a listed building (Grade II*), 760 m (0.5 miles) south. 33 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* | 760 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Roman fort, South Shields | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Clifford's Fort | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| North and South Marine Parks and Bents Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ballast Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Peggy's Hole | Tidal water | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| The Gut | Tidal water | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| The Narrows | Tidal water | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Northern Wave Trap | Wetland | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Spital Dene | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 22 | 42 |
20 of the street's 42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterville Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 230 m | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Riverside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Requires improvement (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Spring Gardens Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Requires improvement (Dec 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, 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) |
| Hadrian Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Collingwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Norham High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Percy Main Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| King Edward Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discount Store NE29 6ST | Retailers - other | 50 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Taits Fish Shop NE29 6TH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 4 Jan 2023 |
| The Old Vicarage NE29 6SL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Waterville Primary School NE29 6SL | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jun 2024 |
| Waterville Primary Community Shop NE29 6SL | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 3 May 2024 |
| Peking Express Chinese Takeaway NE29 6QZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2024 |
| Og's NE29 6QZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2026 |
| D A And E Naisbitt General Dealers NE29 6QZ | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Addison Street Short Break Care Unit NE29 6LR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Mencap NE29 0PH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2025 |
| 31 The Quay NE29 6BZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 28 Feb 2026 |
| Tynemouth Coffee NE29 6RE | Manufacturers/packers | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Martial Local NE29 6RA | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Royal Quays Food Store (Premier) NE29 6XB | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2026 |
| N T C Community Services NE29 6DQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 83 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 |
| Public order | 15 |
| Burglary | 14 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Locomotion Way (39); On or near Upper Penman Street (34); On or near Penman Place (34); On or near Elsdon Street (22); On or near Dock Road (13).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 27% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 13% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 59% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 40% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 14% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 16% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 9% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 14% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 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
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
Upper Penman Street · Burdon Main Row · Upper Elsdon Street · Lawson Street · Minton Lane · Lawson Street West · Cardonnel Street · Locomotion Way · Appleby Street · Thrift Street · Appleby Street · Seymour Street
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.