Renfrew Close Tynemouth, North Tyneside
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (NE29), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28303087.
- Sales: 14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £207,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 3).
- 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 Seaton Delaval, about 6.9 km (4.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 510 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 69 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bridge And Monkseaton Medical Practice, about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 200 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 28 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | £207,000 | £207,000 | £207,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £167,500 | £167,500 | £167,500 |
| 2018 | 1 | £163,000 | £163,000 | £163,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £138,000 | £138,000 | £138,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £147,000 | £147,000 | £147,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £89,950 | £89,950 | £89,950 |
| 2001 | 1 | £60,000 | £60,000 | £60,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £60,000 | £60,000 | £60,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £42,000 | £42,000 | £42,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £46,000 | £46,000 | £46,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct 2023 | 7 NE29 8DQ | Semi-detached | £207,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2023 | 7 NE29 8DQ | Semi-detached | £207,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Jul 2021 | 7 NE29 8DQ | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2021 | 7 NE29 8DQ | Semi-detached | £185,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Nov 2020 | 2 NE29 8DQ | Semi-detached | £167,500 | |
| 1 Jun 2018 | 8 NE29 8DQ | Semi-detached | £163,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2010 | 10 NE29 8DQ | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2009 | 12 NE29 8DQ | Semi-detached | £138,000 | |
| 16 May 2008 | 10 NE29 8DQ | Semi-detached | £147,000 | |
| 18 Sep 2002 | 3 NE29 8DQ | Semi-detached | £89,950 | |
| 14 May 2001 | 2 NE29 8DQ | Semi-detached | £60,000 | |
| 23 Jul 1999 | 4 NE29 8DQ | Semi-detached | £60,000 | |
| 22 Aug 1997 | 1 NE29 8DQ | Semi-detached | £42,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Aug 1996 | 5 NE29 8DQ | Semi-detached | £46,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 60 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (6). Built: 1967-1975 (5); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
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 (44% of about 810 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.
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
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 addresses are about 69 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE29 8DH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE29 8DQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Seaton Delaval 73,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) |
| Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) | |
| Newsham 16,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.4 km (5.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 40 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Billy Mill Lane-Barnstable Road New York | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Transport Hub North Shields | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | North Shields Ferry Terminal | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Car parks | Village Hotel Newcastle Car Park Pre Book | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mer | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 13.4 km (8.3 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Bridge And Monkseaton Medical Practice | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest New York Pharmacy | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Unit 4 Rake House Farm | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | North Tyneside General Hospital | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police - Wallsend Police Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 840 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,580 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.0 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,940 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
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 | 3 km (1.9 miles) east |
| Peggy's Hole | Tidal water | 3.3 km (2 miles) south-east |
| The Gut | Tidal water | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) south-east |
| Northern Wave Trap | Wetland | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south-east |
| The Narrows | Tidal water | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south-east |
| Ballast Hill | Hill | 3.8 km (2.4 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 11 |
1 of the street's 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 150 m | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whitehouse Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Inadequate (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Preston Grange Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Monkseaton High School | Secondary | 13–18 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Langley First School | Primary | 3–9 | 1.6 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 |
| Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Collingwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Norham High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| John Spence Community High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Primary School NE29 8DP | School/college/university | 150 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Little Learners Childcare NE29 8QA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Phoenix Convenience Store NE29 8SS | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Momins NE29 8SS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Royal Pizza NE29 8SS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2025 |
| One Stop Limited NE29 8BD | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Bev's Lite Bites NE29 8BD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 4 Good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Lidl Preston Grange | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2021 |
| The Bronx NE29 8EP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Oriental Kitchen NE29 8EA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2026 |
| New York Pharmacy NE29 8EA | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| New York Convenience Store NE29 8EA | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Nisa NE29 8EA | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Dec 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Billy Mill Lane (7); On or near Moffat Close (5); On or near Honiton Way (4); On or near Tiverton Avenue (4); On or near Lanark Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 38% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 50% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 41% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 12% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
Langholm Avenue · Elgin Close · Perth Close · Arran Place · Moffat Close · Coldstream Way · Stirling Drive · Hamilton Crescent · Lanark Close · Selkirk Way · Bodmin Road · Burwood Road
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.