Postcode NE26 2JU 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 low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below 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 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Whitley Park.
Whitley Bay Promenade has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,469 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
Whitley Bay Promenade has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.8 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 285 ft away from NE26 2JU.
Whitley Bay Promenade near NE26 2JU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Whitley Park | Small | Walking directions to Whitley Park |
Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 (about £305 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 | £380 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £475,000 | £348 |
| Terraced | 58 | £373,500 | £294 |
| Flats | 29 | £186,000 | £244 |
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 | £251 | £330 | £277 |
| 2026 | — | £197 | £345 | £279 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE26 2JU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar 2025 | 18, Queens Drive, Whitley Bay, NE26 2JU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £515,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 62, Grosvenor Drive, Whitley Bay, NE26 2JS | Terraced | Freehold | £510,000 | |
| 15 May 2025 | 4A, Norham Road, Whitley Bay, NE26 2SB | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 01 Apr 2025 | 4A, Norham Road, Whitley Bay, NE26 2SB | Flats | Leasehold | £121,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 8, Alnwick Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 3PT | Terraced | Freehold | £379,000 |
In the NE26 2JU postcode area, located within Whitley Bay Promenade, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE26 2JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | Hillheads Road, Whitley Bay, NE25 8HN | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 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 | Iceland | Park Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 2TJ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Tuk Tuk Market | 3 Park Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1DS | Walking directions to Tuk Tuk Market |
| 0.3 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 2JU, 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 2JU records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 2JU in Whitley Bay Promenade is £375,000 (about £305 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to NE26 2JU, including Marden Bridge Middle School (Good), Marine Park First School (Good) and Monkseaton Middle School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE26 2JU scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,469 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 2JU is Alan Campbell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Helen MacKenzie Bell (Green Party).