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Tynemouth Priory

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About

Tynemouth Priory stands on a headland overlooking the North Sea. The ruins of the medieval monastery and the later coastal artillery fort dominate the grassy cliffs. The site encompasses the priory church, gatehouse, and defensive walls, with the adjacent Castle Keep adding to the historic skyline. The area is exposed to the elements, with views stretching out to the mouth of the River Tyne and the piers.

The headland is a significant archaeological site, with evidence of occupation dating back to the Iron Age. It remains an active promontory, with a functioning lighthouse situated within the fort's grounds. The coastline below features the small, sheltered Priory Haven and the longer stretch of King Edward's Bay, both accessible via steep paths from the clifftop.

Area overview

On average Tynemouth Priory has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 16.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Tynemouth Priory is £51,689 per year. There are 2 schools in Tynemouth Priory: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Tynemouth Priory is home to around 6,153 people, with a population density of about 3,319.5 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
16.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Tynemouth Priory Population
6,153
Population density
3,319.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.37(-19%)
Shoplifting
27.63(+136%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.87(+14%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.19(+7%)
Public order
10.89(+33%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,676
92.31%
Other White
182
2.96%
White and Asian (mixed)
47
0.76%
Irish
30
0.49%
Other Asian
29
0.47%
Total population: 6,149

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,538
48.43%
Level 3 (A level)
719
13.72%
No qualifications
692
13.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
609
11.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
325
6.2%
Total 16+ residents: 5,241

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,108
35.03%
Owns with a mortgage
839
26.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
598
18.91%
Other social rented
355
11.22%
Social rents from council
189
5.98%
Total households: 3,163

Property prices in Tynemouth Priory

Median price£289,000
Price per sq ft£303
Sales (last 12 months)93
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £390K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £289,000 (about £303 per square foot) in Tynemouth Priory area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,950 up to £1,675,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tynemouth Priory over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached11£425,000£367
Terraced31£390,000£314
Detached3£343,000£343
Flats48£196,500£272

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Tynemouth Priory

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tynemouth Priory.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£480,000£160,000£327,500£347,500
2017£415,000£195,000£368,727£275,500
2018£268,500£161,000£332,500£305,250
2019£342,500£159,000£452,131£281,500
2020£665,750£193,000£396,000£338,275
2021£675,000£195,000£360,000£280,000
2022£485,000£199,950£480,750£279,066
2023£675,000£177,500£375,000£290,000
2024£765,000£198,450£376,550£425,000
2025£730,000£231,050£355,000£390,000
2026£343,000£175,000£484,000£345,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tynemouth Priory.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tynemouth Priory.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£288£208£221£215
2017£232£238£270£221
2018£291£229£260£231
2019£194£227£276£219
2020£394£255£260£235
2021£311£247£285£191
2022£369£294£344£269
2023£541£259£315£252
2024£402£277£327£299
2025£409£289£364£349
2026£343£246£376£313
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tynemouth Priory.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Tynemouth Priory in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Tyneside district.

Band A£1,641
Band B£1,915
Band C£2,188
Band D£2,462
Band E£3,009
Band F£3,556
Band G£4,103
Band H£4,924

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Tynemouth Priory

Is Tynemouth Priory safe?

Tynemouth Priory records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Tynemouth Priory?

The median sale price in Tynemouth Priory is £289,000 (about £303 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Tynemouth Priory?

Tynemouth Priory has 1 primary school (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Tynemouth Priory?

Tynemouth Priory scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Tynemouth Priory sits around rank 19,039 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Tynemouth Priory?

The average household income in Tynemouth Priory is around £51,689 per year, and 16% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Tynemouth Priory

NE304HH

Percy Gardens

NE304EU

Syon Street

NE304LE

Seafield View

NE301BN

Pearson Place

NE304PS

Rodney Close

NE302HE

Washington Terrace

NE304LL

Percy Park Road

NE304DQ

Pier Road

NE304HP

Arcade Park

NE302LJ

The Broadway

NE304LA

Percy Park

NE301BF

Charlotte Close

NE304ND

Manorway

NE304LX

Percy Park Road

NE304HQ

Percy Gardens

NE301EL

George Street

NE304AS

River View

NE304JH

Grand Parade

NE301BE

Brinkburn Court

NE302RT

Horsley Terrace

NE302NJ

Saxon Drive

NE304LZ

Percy Park Road

NE301DJ

Bird Street

NE302NG

Kennersdene

NE304EA

Silver Street

NE301HF

Bell Street

NE304JN

Parkside

NE304BJ

Tynemouth Place

NE304HB

Percy Street

NE303TD

Whittingham Road

NE304HN

Percy Gardens

NE301DY

East George Street

NE301EG

Tynemouth Road

NE302NN

Kennersdene

NE304EW

Hotspur Street

NE304AF

River View

NE302NW

Kennersdene

NE302SA

Hulne Avenue

NE302NF

Kennersdene

NE304BH

Tynemouth Terrace

NE301DW

Northumberland Street

NE301DQ

Beacon Street

NE304EB

East Street

NE304PR

Oxford Street

NE304RP

Lovelady Court

NE302TF

Station Terrace

NE304NB

Queensway

NE304JX

Percy Park

NE304DX

Front Street

NE302SB

Shipley Road

NE301JU

Trinity Buildings

NE301BX

North Shields

NE304BZ

Front Street

NE304LT

Percy Park Road

NE304JU

Abbey Drive

NE302NU

Beach Road

NE304JQ

Grand Parade

NE301BP

Charlotte Street

NE301DS

Northumberland Street

NE301BW

Queen Street

NE304EJ

Hotspur Street

NE304DG

Tynemouth

NE304LP

Percy Park Road

NE301DL

Hudson Street

NE304HD

Percy Street

NE301JG

Pow Dene Court

NE304BD

Collingwood Terrace

NE304RE

Station Terrace

NE304AL

Tynemouth

NE301EP

North Shields

NE302RS

Birtley Avenue

NE301JA

Fish Quay

NE303TH

Whittingham Close

NE304PT

Rodney Close

NE301JS

Hudson Street

NE304DU

Front Street

NE301ED

Tynemouth Road

NE301JX

Beacon Street

NE304JS

Grand Parade

NE304DZ

Front Street

NE301DE

George Street

NE304RG

Front Street

NE304BP

Front Street

NE302NP

Loughborough Avenue

NE304LU

Back Prudhoe Terrace

NE304HR

Mariners Point

NE301JZ

Dockwray Square

NE303TB

Whittingham Road

NE304BL

Bath Terrace

NE304BW

Colbeck Terrace

NE304RA

Allendale Place

NE302NS

Beach Road

NE304JR

Parkside Crescent

NE303TJ

Whittingham Close

NE301AD

Bell Street

NE304HE

Percy Villas

NE304BT

Front Street

NE304JF

Grand Parade

NE302PL

Livingstone View

NE304AD

Hazeldene Court