NE26 is a postcode district in Northumberland, North East, covering 535 active and 273 retired postcodes.
The largest share of NE26 (18%) is characterised by a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families, alongside a mature suburban street — long-term homeowners, quiet and established (13%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes NE26 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in NE26 are around £268k, down 23.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across NE26 at 307 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 45 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full NE26 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
NE26 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NE26 postcode area.
19,354
45
£ 43,940 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE26 spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £268k. Property prices are trending down 23.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Rockcliffe First School
Marine Park First School
Coquet Park First School
Whitley Lodge First School
Seaton Sluice First School
Seaton Sluice Middle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- Greggs Of Gosforth
- Aloe Vera Centre
- Aly's Bakery
- Playhouse Whitley Bay
- Replenish By The Bay
- + 41 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- Aabba Guest House
- Aarden Grange Guest House
- Alcatraz
- Cara Guest House
- Chedburgh Hotel
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- The Kittiwake
- Al Bear
- Gilbert And Smith's
- Masonic Hall
- Nord Bottle Shop
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
72 nearby- Black Drop Coffee @ PaddlePod Whitley Bay
- Elior At Elderton Place
- Signature Lounge
- The Yellow Rose Tearoom
- Ahar Restaurant
- + 67 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- New Eighty Eight
- Bean & Bite
- Chengs
- China Coast
- Dick's Pizza
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys Local
- Tesco
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Area Profile: NE26 · Data under Open Government Licence