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Whitley Sands

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About

Whitley Sands is a coastal area in North Tyneside, known for its long stretch of sandy beach. The area is popular for walks, with views of the North Sea and nearby St Mary’s Lighthouse. The beach is backed by dunes and grassy areas, providing a natural buffer between the shore and residential streets.

The area has a mix of local amenities, including cafes and pubs, catering to visitors and residents. Whitley Sands is easily accessible, with good transport links to nearby towns like Whitley Bay and Tynemouth. The beach is dog-friendly, making it a practical spot for pet owners.

Area overview

On average Whitley Sands has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Whitley Sands is £59,800 per year. There are 1 schools in Whitley Sands: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whitley Sands Population
5,913
Population density
4,988.6 per km²

Demographics

British
5,545
93.82%
Other White
135
2.28%
White and Asian (mixed)
49
0.83%
Indian
25
0.42%
Irish
24
0.41%
Total population: 5,910

Housing

Owns outright
1,059
45.98%
Owns with a mortgage
959
41.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
162
7.03%
Social rents from council
79
3.43%
Other forms of private rent
27
1.17%
Total households: 2,303

Property prices in Whitley Sands

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 in Whitley Sands area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £1,075,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£650,000
Flats8£179,250
Semi-Detached25£525,000
Terraced27£384,950

10 years price trend in Whitley Sands

All postcodes in Whitley Sands

NE261SY

Whitley Sands

NE261TB

St Mary's Avenue

NE263BE

Gladstone Avenue

NE263BG

Windsor Gardens

NE258DZ

Back Lane

NE263AU

Queen's Road

NE263DU

Cragside

NE258DU

Whitley Sands

NE263BH

Queen's Road

NE261PG

Eastbourne Gardens

NE261QR

Bideford Gardens

NE261TF

Links Avenue

NE263LZ

Claremont Gardens

NE263SX

Davison Avenue

NE261TG

Links Avenue

NE261TP

The Links

NE263BA

Tynedale Avenue

NE263SF

Claremont Gardens

NE263SL

Balmoral Gardens

NE263EJ

Ross Way

NE261QL

Cliftonville Gardens

NE261TQ

The Links

NE263DG

Whitley Sands

NE261JW

Kingston Close

NE261SF

Madeira Avenue

NE263AN

Queen's Road

NE263EH

Monkridge

NE261QB

Ventnor Gardens

NE263AG

Holywell Avenue

NE263AW

Queen's Road

NE263DH

Whitley Sands

NE263NA

Ilfracombe Gardens

NE258DF

Front Street

NE261PZ

Clovelly Gardens

NE263EW

Monkridge

NE263TB

Grasmere Crescent

NE258DX

Whitley Sands

NE261QN

Marine Avenue

NE261SA

Davison Avenue

NE263LR

Marine Avenue

NE263TT

Claremont Road

NE258DH

Front Street

NE261NF

Marine Avenue

NE261PU

Eastbourne Gardens

NE261RU

Bournemouth Gardens

NE258DP

Front Street

NE258DS

Lyndhurst Road

NE261TE

The Links

NE261QF

Bournemouth Gardens

NE261RX

Glendale Avenue

NE261PS

Eastbourne Gardens

NE261SD

Briar Avenue

NE258DB

Front Street

NE261QG

Bournemouth Gardens

NE261PX

Eastbourne Gardens

NE261QQ

Bournemouth Gardens

NE261SE

Brundon Avenue

NE263AA

Holywell Avenue

NE263EQ

Monkridge

NE263LS

Marine Avenue

NE261SH

Brighton Grove

NE263LX

Eastbourne Gardens

NE263SY

Davison Avenue

NE263SZ

Grasmere Crescent

NE263AF

Holywell Avenue

NE261RZ

Glendale Avenue

NE263AQ

Hartley Avenue

NE263ST

Davison Avenue

NE261PT

Clovelly Gardens

NE263TP

Claremont Road

NE258EA

Whitley Sands

NE261NQ

Marine Avenue

NE261PY

Eastbourne Gardens

NE261RT

Ashfield Grove

NE263BD

Gladstone Avenue

NE263DJ

Queen's Road

NE263NS

Hartley Avenue

NE263SB

Claremont Gardens

NE263SE

Claremont Gardens

NE263TN

Claremont Road

NE261QH

Brighton Grove

NE261RY

The Links

NE263AZ

Swinbourne Gardens

NE263BB

Queen's Road

NE263DL

Whitley Sands

NE263TA

Hobart

NE263TD

Shaftesbury Avenue

NE263TR

Claremont Road

NE261NE

Marine Avenue

NE261SG

Richmond Terrace

NE261TW

The Links

NE263AH

Hartley Avenue

NE263SD

Claremont Gardens

NE258EE

Deneholm

NE261QP

Bideford Gardens

NE261SZ

Whitley Sands

NE263LY

Kew Gardens

NE261QA

Marine Avenue

NE261RS

The Links

NE261SQ

Davison Avenue

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.