Postcode NE26 1BQ 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 Sands area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Whitley Sands is £71,768 per year. The nearest station is Seaton Delaval located about 4.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Whitley Park.
Whitley Sands has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,596 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 1% least deprived areas in England.
Whitley Sands has a very low crime rate, with approximately 21.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Whitley Sands is £71,768 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 150 ft away from NE26 1BQ.
Whitley Sands near NE26 1BQ has high flood risk (more than 3.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Whitley Park | Small | Walking directions to Whitley Park |
Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Whitley Bay North area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £992,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £400,000 |
| Flats | 28 | £194,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £515,000 |
| Terraced | 58 | £360,000 |
10 year median price trend in Whitley Bay North
In the NE26 1BQ postcode area, located within Whitley Sands, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE26 1BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 50 Eastbourne Gardens, Whitley Bay, NE26 1PY | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Tuk Tuk Market | 3 Park Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1DS | Walking directions to Tuk Tuk Market |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Park Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 2TJ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Units 13 and 14 Park Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 2TJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
Annual council tax rates for North Tyneside district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.