NE26 1DQ is a mixed residential area located 1.2km from Seatonville in Whitley Bay. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Whitley Bay ward and the Tynemouth constituency.
Within the NE26 district, this postcode is characterised by a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a low density wholesale and retail character: low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE26 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00043606 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE26 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE26 1DQ.
352
46
£ 46,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE26 1DQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NE26 1DQ — age 46, 74% ownership, 24% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (46) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE26 1DQ. The average age is 45.8. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE26 1DQ is moderate at 74 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
Cullercoats Primary School
Appletree Gardens First School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- Whitley Bay Beefeater And Premier Inn0.4 km
- Aarden Grange Guest House0.3 km
- Alcatraz0.2 km
- Chedburgh Hotel0.3 km
- Hotel 520.3 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Acorn Community Church0.2 km
- B And M Stores0.1 km
- Holland And Barrett0.1 km
- Home Bargains0.1 km
- Iceland0.1 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Promenade Club Ltd0.2 km
- The Fire Station0.1 km
- The Quarry0.7 km
- Vineyard 720.1 km
- Al Bear0.2 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
63 nearby- Baba Yaga's House0.2 km
- Bangkok Palace0.1 km
- Blue Bramble Teahouse0.3 km
- Boodles0.1 km
- Cafe Sambuca WhitleyBay0.1 km
- + 58 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsburys Local0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Papillon Pizza0.1 km
- Chengs0.5 km
- Kebab King0.2 km
- Lauras Fish Bar0.4 km
- Pablo Eggsgobao0.3 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockley Whins9.5 km
- Fellgate9.9 km
- East Boldon10.8 km
Bus Stops
- Park Avenue - York Road0.0 km
- Park Avenue -York Road0.1 km
- York Road0.1 km
- Park Avenue - Whitley Road0.1 km
- Whitley Road - Park Avenue0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NE261DQ · Data under Open Government Licence