Postcode NE26 1RU 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 moderate crime levels, with around 43.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Whitley Sands is £59,800 per year. The nearest station is Cramlington located about 6.3 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 31,517 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 4% least deprived areas in England.
Whitley Sands has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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 of residents in Whitley Sands is £59,800 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 322 ft away from NE26 1RU.
Whitley Sands near NE26 1RU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cramlington located about 6.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Whitley Park | Small | Walking directions to Whitley Park |
Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £360,200 in Whitley Bay North area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £915,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £380,000 |
| Flats | 33 | £193,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £515,000 |
| Terraced | 62 | £364,075 |
10 year median price trend in Whitley Bay North
In the NE26 1RU postcode area, located within Whitley Sands, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE26 1RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 50 Eastbourne Gardens, Whitley Bay, NE26 1PY | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 1 Claremont Crescent, Whitley Bay, NE26 3HL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.