Postcode NE26 1AY is located in a major urban area, within the Whitley Bay North ward of North Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Whitley Bay Promenade area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 175 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Whitley Bay Promenade is £58,981 per year. The nearest station is Seaton Delaval, about 4.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Whitley Park.
Whitley Bay Promenade has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,968 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Whitley Bay Promenade has a very high crime rate, with approximately 175 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Whitley Bay Promenade is £58,981 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 17 ft away from NE26 1AY.
Whitley Bay Promenade near NE26 1AY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Seaton Delaval located about 4.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Whitley Park | Small | Walking directions to Whitley Park |
Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £372,000 (about £307 per square foot) in Whitley Bay North area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £1,245,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £580,000 | £362 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £475,000 | £350 |
| Terraced | 56 | £372,000 | £294 |
| Flats | 28 | £190,500 | £240 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £360,000 | £135,000 | £300,000 | £220,000 |
| 2017 | £425,000 | £129,000 | £280,000 | £236,400 |
| 2018 | £385,000 | £115,000 | £326,250 | £249,999 |
| 2019 | £539,000 | £129,950 | £321,750 | £244,000 |
| 2020 | £520,000 | £135,000 | £365,000 | £272,500 |
| 2021 | £300,000 | £147,750 | £361,000 | £307,000 |
| 2022 | £755,500 | £210,000 | £450,000 | £365,000 |
| 2023 | £536,250 | £179,975 | £460,300 | £355,000 |
| 2024 | £350,000 | £214,250 | £485,000 | £384,975 |
| 2025 | £600,000 | £191,750 | £501,000 | £370,000 |
| 2026 | £580,000 | £197,500 | £393,150 | £375,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £224 | £169 | £223 | £158 |
| 2017 | £275 | £165 | £216 | £172 |
| 2018 | £252 | £156 | £232 | £176 |
| 2019 | £230 | £164 | £250 | £171 |
| 2020 | £274 | £184 | £253 | £190 |
| 2021 | £215 | £198 | £281 | £226 |
| 2022 | £334 | £286 | £317 | £258 |
| 2023 | £322 | £249 | £332 | £253 |
| 2024 | £334 | £251 | £334 | £266 |
| 2025 | £336 | £250 | £332 | £271 |
| 2026 | £362 | £215 | £343 | £288 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE26 1AY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | 95, Cambridge Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1BA | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 27 May 2025 | 71, Cambridge Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1BA | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 140, Park Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1AU | Terraced | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 170, Park Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1AU | Terraced | Freehold | £295,000 | |
| 06 May 2025 | 6, Charles Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1AG | Terraced | Freehold | £330,000 |
In the NE26 1AY postcode area, located within Whitley Bay Promenade, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE26 1AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tuk Tuk Market | 3 Park Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1DS | Walking directions to Tuk Tuk Market |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Park Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 2TJ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Units 13 and 14 Park Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 2TJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Newsforce Super Shop | 259-261 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay, NE26 2SS | Walking directions to Newsforce Super Shop |
Annual council tax rates for North Tyneside district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE26 1AY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Helen MacKenzie Bell
Whitley Bay North - Elected 7 May 2026
Alan Campbell
Tynemouth - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE26 1AY records about 175 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around NE26 1AY in Whitley Bay Promenade is £372,000 (about £307 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to NE26 1AY, including Marine Park First School (Good), Marden Bridge Middle School (Good) and Coquet Park First School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE26 1AY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,968 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Tynemouth covering NE26 1AY is Alan Campbell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Helen MacKenzie Bell (Green Party).