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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£294,500
Price per sq ft£291
Sales (last 12 months)92
Typical range (middle 50%)£197K – £398K

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £294,500 (about £291 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£308
Detached3£343,000£343
Flats47£198,000£274

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£259£376£297
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.