Town Pop. 5,333

Living in Shiremoor: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Shiremoor is 58/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 75/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Safety falls furthest short: 32/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Of the 5 places sharing the NE27 postcode district, Shiremoor scores lowest. That sits 8 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (87). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NE27 postcode district.

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Shiremoor scores 58 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
32
122.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 237 crimes
↑ 33% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 117 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 69 crimes
↑ 90% above national average
Shoplifting 57 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Other theft 39 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
other 135 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Algernon Drive 67 crimes
  2. 2 Beal Road 56 crimes
  3. 3 Emmerson Place 36 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 10.5 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 10.4 µg/m³
71
Green Space 54
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
57
6 schools in area · 42 within 4km
6Good
  • Backworth Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Holystone Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • MoorbridgeAlternative provision · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Shiremoor Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • South Wellfield First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Wellfield Middle SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
75
A&E departmentsNorthumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital3.2 mi
South Tyneside District Hospital4.9 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary5.4 mi
Hospital waitsNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks82.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91.1%
2 GP surgeries in area 7 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,590 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
87
Full fibre (FTTP)83.6%
available across North Tyneside
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 118 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
21
Employment rate55.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.7%Unemployed4.2%Retired21.9%Student3.8%Other inactive14.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29.2%Skilled & technical33.3%Routine & elementary37.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.8%Apprenticeship7.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership54.4%
Among the most-deprived 26% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax North Tyneside · 2026-27
A £1,641
B £1,915
C £2,188
D £2,462
E £3,009
F £3,556
G £4,103
H £4,924
Energy North East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
72
Shiremoor 0.2 mi
Northumberland Park (Metro) 0.5 mi
Northumberland Park 0.6 mi
J3 A194(M) 6.2 mi
J2 A194(M) 6.8 mi
J2 A194(M) 7.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
47
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 15
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £184,000 66
Semi-detached £176,000 34
Terraced £210,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced Flat
£110k £144k £180k £214k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Backworth 60 0.9 mi away ⇄
Whitley Bay 71 1.8 mi away ⇄
Tynemouth 65 2.3 mi away ⇄
Wallsend 63 2.4 mi away ⇄
Seaton Delaval 49 2.5 mi away ⇄
Killingworth 59 2.6 mi away ⇄
Longbenton 65 2.6 mi away ⇄
Seghill 50 2.6 mi away ⇄
New Hartley 51 3.5 mi away ⇄
Seaton Sluice 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Dudley (North Tyneside) 57 3.7 mi away ⇄
Hebburn 68 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shiremoor a nice place to live?

Shiremoor is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Shiremoor is 58/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Shiremoor?

Shiremoor has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 32/100. There were 654 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Shiremoor?

Among the top-rated schools in Shiremoor are Backworth Park Primary School, Holystone Primary School and Moorbridge, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Shiremoor in total.

What are house prices like in Shiremoor?

The current median house price in Shiremoor is £184,000, around 35% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £176,000, terraced £210,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 66 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Shiremoor in context

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Postcode districts in Shiremoor

NE27 59 ⇄

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