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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 40 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
40
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

Ethnic groups

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

Housing tenure

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 60 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 in Whitley Sands area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £1,075,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Whitley Sands 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 Whitley Sands over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£689,125
Flats9£161,000
Semi-Detached25£515,000
Terraced18£398,000

10 years median price trend in Whitley Sands

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitley Sands.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.