Postcode NE26 1JH is located in a major urban area, within the St Mary's ward of North Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Whitley Bay North area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 43.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Whitley Bay North is £68,351 per year. The nearest station is Seaton Delaval, about 3.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Brierdene.
Whitley Bay North has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,649 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 4% least deprived areas in England.
Whitley Bay North has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 1.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Whitley Bay North is £68,351 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 289 ft away from NE26 1JH.
Whitley Bay North near NE26 1JH 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 3.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Brierdene | Large | Walking directions to Brierdene |
Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £389,950 (about £352 per square foot) in St Mary's area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £865,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 45 | £535,000 | £381 |
| Terraced | 35 | £355,000 | £326 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £350,000 | £333 |
| Flats | 21 | £170,000 | £224 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £343,995 | £117,250 | £240,000 | £196,500 |
| 2017 | £375,000 | £111,750 | £240,000 | £238,500 |
| 2018 | £410,000 | £109,750 | £267,000 | £250,000 |
| 2019 | £409,998 | £120,000 | £266,250 | £265,000 |
| 2020 | £412,545 | £130,000 | £295,000 | £264,000 |
| 2021 | £440,000 | £132,500 | £275,000 | £272,500 |
| 2022 | £546,000 | £146,500 | £353,000 | £265,000 |
| 2023 | £517,500 | £130,000 | £343,000 | £361,000 |
| 2024 | £547,500 | £150,000 | £305,000 | £350,000 |
| 2025 | £526,250 | £170,000 | £337,500 | £368,273 |
| 2026 | £595,500 | £170,000 | £312,500 | £380,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £259 | £180 | £211 | £208 |
| 2017 | £258 | £189 | £237 | £242 |
| 2018 | £263 | £189 | £228 | £231 |
| 2019 | £265 | £187 | £245 | £246 |
| 2020 | £281 | £209 | £280 | £240 |
| 2021 | £316 | £191 | £279 | £261 |
| 2022 | £388 | £222 | £336 | £304 |
| 2023 | £371 | £209 | £314 | £317 |
| 2024 | £377 | £224 | £347 | £307 |
| 2025 | £374 | £239 | £323 | £312 |
| 2026 | £384 | £225 | £338 | £364 |
There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE26 1JH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sept 2025 | 19, Western Way, Whitley Bay, NE26 1JD | Terraced | Freehold | £425,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 53, Links Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1TF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £440,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 55, Links Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1TF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £465,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 7, Kingston Close, Whitley Bay, NE26 1JW | Flats | Leasehold | £229,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 15, Beacon House, Grenada Drive, Whitley Bay, NE26 1HW | Flats | Freehold | £172,500 |
In the NE26 1JH postcode area, located within Whitley Bay North, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE26 1JH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 1 Claremont Crescent, Whitley Bay, NE26 3HL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 1JH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Judith Wallace
St Mary's - Elected 7 May 2026
Alan Campbell
Tynemouth - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE26 1JH records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 1JH in Whitley Bay North is £389,950 (about £352 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to NE26 1JH, including Coquet Park First School (Outstanding), Whitley Lodge First School (Good) and Whitley Bay High School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE26 1JH scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,649 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 1JH is Alan Campbell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Judith Wallace (Independent).