North Shields sees property boom due to affordable housing, coastal appeal, and regeneration efforts.
North Shields boasts a nice beach, and its quayside has many new bars and restaurants. The town is improving as developers and the council invest in it. Home buyers and investors notice this.
Rightmove listed North Shields as a top property hotspot, ranking it ninth on that list. Prices rose 6.9% in 2024 there, while Great Britain’s average home value rose only 1.4%.
In North Shields, prices increased significantly from £231,533 to £247,479. Bargains still exist, such as a two-bedroom maisonette listed for £38,000.
Express.co.uk visited this coastal town and spoke to residents and workers, asking about the town’s rise.
Marcello Di Mascio owns an ice cream shop near the pretty beach. He lives in nearby Cullercoats and has run the business for years.
He thinks people discovered the nice area, and many from the south buy property there now. This pushes prices up, as it is near the city and sea. The countryside is also close.
Transport links are good, he said, and the Metro links North Shields to Newcastle. Working from home also helps, as people now need not be in London. The area, in his view, has become more posh.
Pauline Thompson visits North Shields often, finding it relaxing and calm. She loves it despite any weather and has seen much change, noting that investment has improved the area.
Over £20 million went to the Fish Quay, where new bars and restaurants are located. Modern apartments arise as well.
Peter Carr likes the area, noting that cruise liners visit nearby. He has met tourists there, and says the Fish Quay is lively, with much dancing and singing.
Thomas Conway, a fishmonger, thinks the town is not improving and says most businesses have shut. The council invested in a walkway, but road closures hurt businesses. He would rather buy in the Philippines.
Bedford Street feels different, with shops closing. It has a run-down feel.
Gurjeet Singh owns a flower shop and has not seen a property boom. He sold his house for the same price he paid, sees no major change in his customers, and likes the town’s peace and quiet.
Elsie Robinson has lived there for 12 years, finding the people very friendly.
Michael Turnbull has a different view, thinking the area is not improving. He cites shop closures and social issues, noting that the quay and town center differ.
Andrew Boast is a property expert who says the town benefits from regeneration. Its coastal appeal helps, and the Fish Quay’s transformation has made the area desirable.
It’s an affordable alternative to Tynemouth, and seaside living is a draw. Improved transport also helps; North Shields has both old and new homes. This, according to Boast, boosts demand there.
He warns buyers to consider long-term factors such as jobs and future development. He suggests checking if demand will remain strong, as sustainable growth is the best investment.
