NE26 1AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mason Avenue, 1.4km from Seatonville in Whitley Bay. Administratively it sits within Whitley Bay ward and the Tynemouth constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £285k, up 12.5% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NE26 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00043593 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MASON AVENUE, NE26 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MASON AVENUE, NE26 1AQ.
372
40
£ 46,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE26 1AQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NE26 1AQ's 71% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 12.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE26 1AQ. The average age is 39.8. 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
£ 224,000
7 sales · Mean £ 265,214
Flat
£ 83,750
4 sales · Mean £ 84,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE26 1AQ is moderate at 80 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
Cullercoats Primary School
Whitley Bay High School
Monkseaton Middle 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 Church0.1 km
- B And M Stores0.3 km
- Holland And Barrett0.4 km
- Home Bargains0.3 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Promenade Club Ltd0.1 km
- The Fire Station0.2 km
- The Quarry0.9 km
- Vineyard 720.2 km
- Al Bear0.4 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
59 nearby- Baba Yaga's House0.3 km
- Bangkok Palace0.3 km
- Blue Bramble Teahouse0.4 km
- Boodles0.3 km
- Cafe Sambuca WhitleyBay0.3 km
- + 54 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsburys Local0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Papillon Pizza0.3 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 Whins9.7 km
- Fellgate10.2 km
- Cramlington11.0 km
Bus Stops
- The Promenade0.1 km
- Whitley Bay Park Avenue0.2 km
- Park Avenue-Beach Avenue0.2 km
- Park Avenue - York Road0.2 km
- York Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE261AQ · Data under Open Government Licence