Postcode NE26 1LU is located in a major urban area, within the Whitley Bay North area of North Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Monkseaton area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Monkseaton is £52,727 per year. The median sale price in Whitley Bay North is £372,000 (around £306 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £299,950 and £475,000. The nearest station is Seaton Delaval, about 4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Whitley Park.
Monkseaton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,452 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.
Monkseaton has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Monkseaton is £52,727 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 181 ft away from NE26 1LU.
Monkseaton near NE26 1LU 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Whitley Park | Small | Walking directions to Whitley Park |
Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £372,000 (about £306 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 | 3 | £700,000 | £372 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £443,507 | £346 |
| Terraced | 59 | £372,000 | £299 |
| Flats | 25 | £200,000 | £237 |
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 | £193,500 | £501,000 | £370,000 |
| 2026 | £580,000 | £195,000 | £411,750 | £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 | £251 | £332 | £271 |
| 2026 | £362 | £200 | £342 | £305 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE26 1LU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2025 | 12A, The Links, Whitley Bay, NE26 1PS | Flats | Leasehold | £405,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2026 | 7, Clovelly Gardens, Whitley Bay, NE26 1PZ | Terraced | Freehold | £422,500 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | 8, Elderton Place, Whitley Bay, NE26 1BX | Flats | Leasehold | £340,000 | |
| 10 Sept 2025 | 14, Ventnor Gardens, Whitley Bay, NE26 1QB | Terraced | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2025 | 25, Ventnor Gardens, Whitley Bay, NE26 1QB | Terraced | Freehold | £550,000 |
In the NE26 1LU postcode area, located within Monkseaton, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Primary | Marine Park First School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 31 Mar 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Coquet Park First School | Community school | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Apr 2025. | |
| 0.6 mi | Middle deemed secondary | Marden Bridge Middle School | Foundation school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Apr 2016. |
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE26 1LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 50 Eastbourne Gardens, Whitley Bay, NE26 1PY | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Tuk Tuk Market | 3 Park Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1DS | Walking directions to Tuk Tuk Market |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Park Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 2TJ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE26 1LU, 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 1LU records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around NE26 1LU in Whitley Bay North is £372,000 (about £306 per square foot) based on 133 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to NE26 1LU, including Marine Park First School (Good), Coquet Park First School (Outstanding) and Marden Bridge Middle School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE26 1LU scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,452 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 1LU is Alan Campbell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Helen MacKenzie Bell (Green Party).