Postcode NE26 3EN 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 Sands area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 15 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 87% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Whitley Sands is £71,768 per year. The nearest station is Seaton Delaval, about 3.3 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 Sands has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 33,320 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 15 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Whitley Sands is £71,768 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE26 3EN.
Whitley Sands near NE26 3EN 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 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE26 3EN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Sept 2025 | 44, Longridge Drive, Whitley Bay, NE26 3EN | Terraced | Freehold | £425,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2026 | 28, Monkridge, Whitley Bay, NE26 3EH | Detached | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 10, Monkridge, Whitley Bay, NE26 3EH | Detached | Leasehold | £225,000 | |
| 07 May 2026 | 115, Links Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 3UH | Terraced | Freehold | £700,000 | |
| 28 May 2026 | 6, Claremont Court, Whitley Bay, NE26 3HN | Flats | Leasehold | £80,000 |
In the NE26 3EN postcode area, located within Whitley Sands, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE26 3EN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 3EN, 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 3EN records about 15 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 public order.
The median sale price around NE26 3EN in Whitley Sands 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 3EN, including Whitley Lodge First School (Good), Southridge First School (Good) and Coquet Park First School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE26 3EN scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 33,320 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 3EN is Alan Campbell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Judith Wallace (Independent).