Postcode NE26 4EA is located in a rural town, within the Hartley ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Holywell & Hartley area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 37.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Holywell & Hartley is £43,796 per year. The nearest station is Newsham located about 2.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Holywell & Hartley has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,315 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
Holywell & Hartley has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Holywell & Hartley is £43,796 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE26 4EA.
Holywell & Hartley near NE26 4EA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Newsham located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £252,500 in Hartley area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,500 up to £440,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £328,996 |
| Flats | 2 | £98,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £239,396 |
| Terraced | 22 | £160,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hartley
In the NE26 4EA postcode area, located within Holywell & Hartley, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE26 4EA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Beresford Road, Seaton Sluice, Whitley Bay, NE26 4DP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Premier Seaton Sluice Superstore | 52-54 Beresford Road, Seaton Sluice, Whitley Bay, NE26 4RQ | Walking directions to Premier Seaton Sluice Superstore |
Annual council tax rates for Northumberland district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.