NE26 1AE is a mixed residential area on Oxford Street, 1.3km from Seatonville in Whitley Bay. Administratively it sits within Whitley Bay ward and the Tynemouth constituency.
For families considering a move, NE26 1AE represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £332k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE26 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00043598 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OXFORD STREET, NE26 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OXFORD STREET, NE26 1AE.
252
38
£ 46,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE26 1AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
NE26 1AE is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE26 1AE. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 235,000
13 sales · Mean £ 263,019
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE26 1AE is moderate at 69 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Marine Park First School
Marden Bridge Middle School
Rockcliffe First School
Coquet Park First School
Monkseaton Middle School
Whitley Bay High School
Cullercoats Primary School
Appletree Gardens First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- Whitley Bay Beefeater And Premier Inn0.2 km
- Aarden Grange Guest House0.4 km
- Alcatraz0.2 km
- Chedburgh Hotel0.4 km
- Hotel 520.2 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Acorn Community Church0.0 km
- B And M Stores0.3 km
- Holland And Barrett0.3 km
- Home Bargains0.3 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Promenade Club Ltd0.2 km
- The Fire Station0.2 km
- The Quarry0.9 km
- Vineyard 720.2 km
- Al Bear0.3 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
61 nearby- Baba Yaga's House0.3 km
- Bangkok Palace0.2 km
- Blue Bramble Teahouse0.4 km
- Boodles0.2 km
- Cafe Sambuca WhitleyBay0.2 km
- + 56 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsburys Local0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Papillon Pizza0.2 km
- Chengs0.6 km
- Kebab King0.3 km
- Lauras Fish Bar0.5 km
- Pablo Eggsgobao0.5 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockley Whins9.6 km
- Fellgate10.1 km
- Cramlington10.9 km
Bus Stops
- Park Avenue-Beach Avenue0.1 km
- Park Avenue - York Road0.2 km
- Whitley Bay Park Avenue0.2 km
- The Promenade0.2 km
- York Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE261AE · Data under Open Government Licence