Wenlock Drive Tynemouth, North Tyneside
38 addresses across 1 postcode (NE29), about 220 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28303243.
- Sales: 46 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £588,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 18 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 7, D: 6, E: 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 D; 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 7.7 km (4.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 350 m away, and Tynemouth Garden of Remembrance (0.8 hectares) is about 360 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 49 to 52 m above sea level.
- Noise: 22 of its 38 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Collingwood Health Group, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 95% of households owned their home and 43% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 13 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often other crime.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £588,000 | £588,000 | £588,000 |
| 2024 | 3 | £350,000 | £275,000 | £360,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £385,000 | £385,000 | £385,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £370,000 | £370,000 | £370,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £313,750 | £262,500 | £365,000 |
| 2020 | 4 | £295,088 | £195,000 | £395,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £278,000 | £278,000 | £278,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £298,000 | £298,000 | £298,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £234,000 | £228,000 | £240,000 |
| 2012 | 3 | £235,000 | £195,000 | £330,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jan 2025 | 17 NE29 9HD | Detached | £588,000 | |
| 6 Dec 2024 | 36 NE29 9HD | Terraced | £350,000 | |
| 25 Sep 2024 | 1 NE29 9HD | Detached | £360,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2024 | 24 NE29 9HD | Terraced | £275,000 | |
| 12 Apr 2023 | 21 NE29 9HD | Detached | £385,000 | |
| 31 May 2022 | 28 NE29 9HD | Terraced | £370,000 | |
| 9 Jun 2021 | 42 NE29 9HD | Terraced | £262,500 | |
| 9 Apr 2021 | 27 NE29 9HD | Detached | £365,000 | |
| 4 Dec 2020 | 32 NE29 9HD | Terraced | £235,175 | |
| 6 Nov 2020 | 46 NE29 9HD | Detached | £395,000 | |
| 1 Nov 2020 | 12 NE29 9HD | Terraced | £195,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2020 | 7 NE29 9HD | Semi-detached | £355,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2019 | 28 NE29 9HD | Terraced | £278,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2017 | 17 NE29 9HD | Detached | £298,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2016 | 8 NE29 9HD | Terraced | £200,000 | |
| 1 Dec 2015 | 28 NE29 9HD | Terraced | £245,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2014 | 28 NE29 9HD | Terraced | £240,000 | |
| 4 Apr 2014 | 30 NE29 9HD | Terraced | £228,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2012 | 46 NE29 9HD | Detached | £330,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2012 | 22 NE29 9HD | Terraced | £195,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2012 | 21 NE29 9HD | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 4 Nov 2011 | 46 NE29 9HD | Detached | £226,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2010 | 42 NE29 9HD | Terraced | £176,500 | |
| 10 Jun 2008 | 3 NE29 9HD | Semi-detached | £172,000 | |
| 9 Apr 2008 | 13 NE29 9HD | Detached | £282,500 | |
| 9 Nov 2007 | 6 NE29 9HD | Terraced | £210,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2007 | 26 NE29 9HD | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2006 | 25 NE29 9HD | Semi-detached | £213,000 | |
| 7 Apr 2005 | 9 NE29 9HD | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2003 | 14 NE29 9HD | Terraced | £90,000 | |
| 1 Oct 2003 | 12 NE29 9HD | Terraced | £195,000 | |
| 19 Sep 2002 | 28 NE29 9HD | Terraced | £140,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2002 | 15 NE29 9HD | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 29 Nov 2001 | 7 NE29 9HD | Semi-detached | £161,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2001 | 28 NE29 9HD | Terraced | £80,000 | |
| 26 May 2000 | 6 NE29 9HD | Terraced | £67,000 | |
| 9 Sep 1998 | 7 NE29 9HD | Semi-detached | £124,000 | |
| 9 Jan 1998 | 19 NE29 9HD | Semi-detached | £94,500 | |
| 11 Dec 1997 | 9 NE29 9HD | Detached | £137,500 | |
| 26 Sep 1997 | 25 NE29 9HD | Semi-detached | £80,000 | |
| 25 Jul 1997 | 12 NE29 9HD | Terraced | £84,000 | |
| 7 Mar 1997 | 36 NE29 9HD | Terraced | £65,000 | |
| 22 Oct 1996 | 9 NE29 9HD | Detached | £93,500 | |
| 7 Jun 1996 | 28 NE29 9HD | Terraced | £65,000 | |
| 27 Oct 1995 | 7 NE29 9HD | Semi-detached | £108,000 | |
| 4 Aug 1995 | 27 NE29 9HD | Detached | £102,500 |
Energy performance certificates
18 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 128 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (8); House, detached (7); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1967-1975 (10); 1950-1966 (6); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (15); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 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 D (39% of about 640 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 (610 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 9 August 2026 to 11 August 2026: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 38 addresses are between 49 m and 52 m above sea level (51 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE29 9HD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Seaton Delaval 73,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) |
| Newsham 16,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.9 km (6.1 miles) | |
| Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.9 km (6.1 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | North Shields (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 44 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Malvern Road-Cleehill Drive Preston Grange | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Transport Hub North Shields | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | North Shields Ferry Terminal | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Tynemouth, The Sidings Car Park | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mer | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 14.7 km (9.1 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Collingwood Health Group | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Morrisons Pharmacy | 360 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Unit 4 Rake House Farm | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | North Tyneside General Hospital | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police - North Shields Police Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | Verne News and Convenience Cashzone | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,090 m² | 350 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Tynemouth Garden of Remembrance 8,300 m² | 360 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 570 m² | 390 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.3 ha | 300 m |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,030 m² | 300 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Spital Dene | Valley | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| The Gut | Tidal water | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Peggy's Hole | Tidal water | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| The Flats | Beach | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Northern Wave Trap | Wetland | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Ballast Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 16 | 38 |
22 of the street's 38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehouse Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | Inadequate (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Preston Grange Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| John Spence Community High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Monkseaton High School | Secondary | 13–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| Monkhouse Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| King Edward Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | 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 |
| Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Spring Gardens Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Dec 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Marden High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| New York Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Shields Rugby Club NE29 9ND | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Card Factory NE29 9QR | Retailers - other | 360 m | Exempt | |
| Morrisons Store 064 NE29 9QR | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 370 m | 5 Very good | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Subway NE29 9QR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza NE29 9QR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Other crime | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Westbury Road (4); On or near Tenbury Crescent (3); On or near Jedburgh Close (2); On or near Ludlow Avenue (2); On or near Caynham Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 95% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 56% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 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) | 43% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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
- NE29 9HD: 38 addresses of 39 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Overton Road · Westbury Road · Beach Road · Caynham Close · Cleehill Drive · Whitecliff Close · Ludlow Avenue · Monks Wood · Jedburgh Close · Heybrook Avenue · Tenbury Crescent · Langdon Close
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.