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About

Whitburn & Marsden occupy a stretch of coastline in South Tyneside, characterised by rugged cliffs and expansive beaches. The area includes Whitburn's village centre with local shops and services, while Marsden is noted for its proximity to a significant coastal limestone formation and caves. Residential streets spread inland from the shore, with housing ranging from historic cottages to modern developments.

The coastline here is dominated by a large, grassy headland that leads down to a sandy bay, which is sheltered by distinctive rock stacks. This bay is adjacent to a former quarry site, now a nature reserve. The area's geography is defined by its coastal paths, golf courses, and the persistent sound of the North Sea against the shore.

Area overview

On average Whitburn & Marsden has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 25.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whitburn & Marsden is £44,845 per year. There are 3 schools in Whitburn & Marsden: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Whitburn & Marsden is home to around 7,590 people, with a population density of about 1,151.6 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
25.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whitburn & Marsden Population
7,590
Population density
1,151.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.82(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.54(-52%)
Shoplifting
7.38(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.01(-56%)
Public order
5.01(-39%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,312
96.36%
White and Asian (mixed)
44
0.58%
Other White
42
0.55%
Indian
30
0.4%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
27
0.36%
Total population: 7,588

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,802
28.36%
No qualifications
1,276
20.08%
Level 3 (A level)
1,132
17.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
871
13.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
576
9.07%
Total 16+ residents: 6,354

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,252
35.5%
Owns with a mortgage
991
28.1%
Social rents from council
757
21.46%
Other social rented
240
6.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
206
5.84%
Total households: 3,527

Property prices in Whitburn & Marsden

Median price£196,250
Price per sq ft£222
Sales (last 12 months)76
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £309K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £196,250 (about £222 per square foot) in Whitburn & Marsden area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £760,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whitburn & Marsden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£374,975£316
Semi-Detached33£186,000£218
Terraced19£160,000£183
Flats4£112,000£184

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whitburn & Marsden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitburn & Marsden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£369,995£205,500£133,975£116,000
2017£333,750£194,975£130,000£125,000
2018£344,975£244,000£132,500£113,000
2019£350,000£235,000£139,000£115,000
2020£359,975£229,500£152,000£152,500
2021£407,000£175,000£175,000£138,725
2022£485,000£270,000£175,000£149,975
2023£405,000£270,000£194,000£164,000
2024£442,500£290,000£189,950£145,000
2025£415,000£217,475£181,500£169,000
2026£370,000£172,620£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitburn & Marsden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitburn & Marsden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£246£201£151£113
2017£253£118£151£133
2018£239£136£168£141
2019£240£200£162£121
2020£252£205£159£139
2021£273£214£189£164
2022£310£223£211£190
2023£311£244£232£181
2024£317£277£202£171
2025£311£212£217£174
2026£291£215£186
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitburn & Marsden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Whitburn & Marsden in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Whitburn & Marsden

Is Whitburn & Marsden safe?

Whitburn & Marsden records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Whitburn & Marsden?

The median sale price in Whitburn & Marsden is £196,250 (about £222 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Whitburn & Marsden?

Whitburn & Marsden has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Whitburn & Marsden?

Whitburn & Marsden scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Whitburn & Marsden sits around rank 14,470 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 Whitburn & Marsden?

The average household income in Whitburn & Marsden is around £44,845 per year, and 26% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Whitburn & Marsden

SR67JL

Church Lane

SR67EY

Elders Walk

SR67AE

North Guards

SR67EE

Bryers Street

NE347QZ

Quarry Lane

NE347AT

Valley Lane

SR67ER

Mill Lane

SR67AD

North Guards

SR67DJ

Adolphus Street

SR67HP

May Grove

SR67FF

Myrtle Avenue

SR67LE

West Avenue

SR67BZ

East Fields

SR67FB

Myrtle Avenue

SR67BQ

Farrow Drive

SR67NQ

Lighthouse View

NE347AH

Grotto Road

SR67LY

Marsden View

SR67BF

Thill Stone Mews

NE347BS

Coast Road

SR67HT

Fern Avenue

SR67BL

Highcroft Park

SR67AL

Lizard Lane

SR67AT

Geoffrey Street

SR67JX

Redhill

SR67NJ

Coast Road

SR67JD

Front Street

SR67BH

Wellands Lane

NE347AX

Lake Avenue

SR67LQ

Wellands Drive

NE347JS

Coast Road

SR67HR

Rose Crescent

SR67JQ

Whitburn and Marsden

SR67LD

Moor View

NE347AG

Fallow Road

SR67BG

Parry Drive

SR67LH

Wellands Drive

NE347AN

Lizard Lane

NE347AE

Lizard Lane

SR67AG

Wellands Lane

SR67BU

North Guards

NE347AP

Lizard Lane

SR67AZ

Rupert Street

SR67DY

Oak Crescent

SR67BB

Cedar Grove

SR67DF

Newark Drive

SR67JE

Front Street

SR67BJ

Wellands Lane

NE347QS

Forber Avenue

SR67EZ

The Leas

NE347AA

Lizard Lane

SR67NP

Wellands Lane

SR67AU

Croftside Avenue

SR67SF

Shearwater

SR67AP

Maple Grove

SR67BD

Cedar Grove

SR67HE

Fairfield Drive

SR67SG

Shearwater

SR67DH

Marina Terrace

NE347PY

Beaconside

SR67JZ

Sandy Chare

NE347QP

Ashridge Close

NE347BT

Whitburn and Marsden

SR67EW

Percy Terrace

SR67LB

Central Avenue

NE347AW

Lizard Lane

SR67JN

Church Lane

SR67BW

Fulmar Walk

SR67JS

Sea View Park

SR67NF

Mill Lane

SR67DX

Oak Crescent

NE348QY

Fellside

SR67EU

Mill Lane

NE347AB

Lizard Lane

SR67HS

Rose Crescent

SR67JJ

The Lawns

SR67HD

Wheatall Drive

SR67HZ

Souter View

SR67HX

Souter View

NE347QY

Watson Place

SR67LT

Mill Lane

SR67BT

Croftside Avenue

SR67AB

Robinson Gardens

SR67DR

Oak Crescent

SR67EF

Rackly Way

SR67AA

Bowman Street

SR67LL

Whiterocks Grove

SR67JT

Moor Lane

NE347PU

Beaconside

SR67DB

Nicholas Avenue

SR67DS

Larch Avenue

SR67HG

Lizards View

SR67EJ

North Guards

SR67AW

Sycamore Road

SR67ES

Range Villas

SR67JH

Beech Court

SR67HB

Millfield Terrace

NE347EX

White Horse View

SR67BE

Parry Drive

NE348QX

Fellside

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.