How much social housing is near Whitley Sands?

About 3.0% across the Whitley Sands area.

What's the Whitley Sands population and density?

Whitley Sands population is 5,913 with density 4988.6 per km².

How deprived is Whitley Sands?

Deprivation score 1/10 (rank 31091 of 32844 in country).

How safe is Whitley Sands?

Crime level in Whitley Sands is moderate with about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What are prices by property type in Whitley Sands?

Latest medians: Detached £650,000, Semi-detached £525,000, Terraced £384,950, Flats £179,250.

What are house prices in Whitley Sands?

Based on 69 recent sales, the median price is £430,000.

How many households are in Whitley Sands?

There are 2,304 households in Whitley Sands

What home types are most common in Whitley Sands?

Housing mix: semi-detached 57.1%, terraced 24.1%.

What's the average income in Whitley Sands?

Average resident income is about £59,800 per year.

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Q: What schools in Whitley Sands and how are they rated?

There are 1 schools in Whitley Sands: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / North East / North Tyneside / Whitley Sands

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

Deprivation level

1/10

Income level

10/10

Social housing

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)

0.83%

Indian

0.42%

Irish

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

3.43%

Other forms of private rent

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)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	9	£650,000	£323,000	£550,555	£870,000	£997,000
Flats	8	£179,250	£79,650	£122,250	£242,500	£254,550
Semi-Detached	25	£525,000	£254,000	£418,000	£575,000	£703,000
Terraced	27	£384,950	£217,700	£335,000	£496,250	£597,800

10 years price trend in Whitley Sands

All postcodes in Whitley Sands

NE263AP

King's Road

NE263NB

Ilfracombe Gardens

NE263SG

Ilfracombe Gardens

NE263SJ

Ilfracombe Gardens

NE261QE

Cromer Gardens

NE263BQ

Windsor Gardens West

NE263AS

Queen's Road

NE263AT

Queen's Road

NE263AY

Queen's Road

NE263TS

St Mary's Avenue

NE263TW

Claremont Road

NE263UH

Links Avenue

NE263AL

Dene Crescent

NE263AX

Queen's Road

NE263BJ

Queen's Road

NE263DQ

Longridge Drive

NE261LY

Marine Avenue

NE263LU

Balmoral Gardens

NE263ND

Ilfracombe Gardens

NE258DG

Seaton Crescent

NE261QJ

Cliftonville Gardens

NE263EL

Longridge Drive

NE263DX

Woodburn Way

NE258DT

Lyndhurst Road

NE261TD

The Links

NE263JL

Cragside

NE261QD

Cromer Gardens

NE263AD

Dene Crescent

NE263UG

Claremont Road

NE258DY

Relton Terrace

NE261QW

Bideford Gardens

NE263AR

Queen's Road

NE263LT

Marine Avenue

NE263NT

Hartley Avenue

NE263SQ

Ilfracombe Gardens

NE261TA

St Mary's Avenue

NE263EN

Longridge Drive

NE263SH

Ilfracombe Gardens

NE263SU

Davison Avenue

NE263TF

Shaftesbury Avenue

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Data Sources

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

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