NE26 1BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Park Avenue, 1.5km 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £321k. 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 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00043593 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARK AVENUE, NE26 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK AVENUE, NE26 1BN.
372
40
£ 46,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE26 1BN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 71% owner-occupation and average age 40, NE26 1BN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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 1BN. 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
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 321,000
4 sales · Mean £ 321,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE26 1BN is above average at 91 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
Coquet Park First School
Marden Bridge Middle School
Rockcliffe First School
Whitley Bay High School
Monkseaton Middle School
Appletree Gardens First School
Cullercoats Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- Whitley Bay Beefeater And Premier Inn0.1 km
- Aarden Grange Guest House0.5 km
- Alcatraz0.3 km
- Chedburgh Hotel0.5 km
- Hotel 520.3 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Acorn Community Church0.2 km
- B And M Stores0.5 km
- Holland And Barrett0.5 km
- Home Bargains0.5 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Promenade Club Ltd0.3 km
- The Fire Station0.4 km
- Vineyard 720.4 km
- Al Bear0.5 km
- Nord Bottle Shop0.5 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
59 nearby- Baba Yaga's House0.5 km
- Bangkok Palace0.4 km
- Blue Bramble Teahouse0.5 km
- Boodles0.4 km
- Cafe Sambuca WhitleyBay0.4 km
- + 54 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsburys Local0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Papillon Pizza0.4 km
- Chengs0.8 km
- Kebab King0.5 km
- Lauras Fish Bar0.7 km
- Pablo Eggsgobao0.6 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockley Whins9.8 km
- Fellgate10.3 km
- Cramlington10.9 km
Bus Stops
- Whitley Bay Park Avenue0.0 km
- The Promenade0.2 km
- Park Road0.2 km
- Park Avenue-Beach Avenue0.3 km
- Marine Avenue-Bideford Gardens0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE261BN · Data under Open Government Licence