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West Monkseaton

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About

West Monkseaton is a residential area in North Tyneside, located between Whitley Bay and Shiremoor. The area is primarily made up of suburban housing, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It has good transport links, including a Metro station connecting it to Newcastle and the wider Tyne and Wear region. Local amenities include a few shops, cafes, and takeaways along Front Street, serving the immediate community.

The area is close to parks like West Moor and Holywell Dene, offering green spaces for walking and leisure. Schools such as Monkseaton High School are nearby, making it a practical choice for families. West Monkseaton has a quiet, suburban feel, with easy access to the coast and larger towns like Whitley Bay for additional shopping and entertainment options.

Area overview

On average West Monkseaton has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in West Monkseaton is £48,700 per year. There are 2 schools in West Monkseaton: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Monkseaton Population
5,773
Population density
5,022.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,509
95.46%
Other White
66
1.14%
Chinese
36
0.62%
White and Asian (mixed)
31
0.54%
Irish
28
0.49%
Total population: 5,771

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,260
48.37%
Owns with a mortgage
911
34.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
224
8.6%
Other social rented
113
4.34%
Social rents from council
44
1.69%
Total households: 2,605

Property prices in West Monkseaton

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 in West Monkseaton area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £518,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Monkseaton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Monkseaton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£418,250
Flats16£140,000
Semi-Detached43£322,000
Terraced27£325,000

10 years median price trend in West Monkseaton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Monkseaton.

All postcodes in West Monkseaton

NE258LU

Eastfield Avenue

NE259AG

Uplands

NE259SJ

Green Close

NE259SW

Green Way

NE258DR

Front Street

NE258ES

Woodleigh Road

NE259LN

Chathill Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.