NE26 1EB is a well-regarded residential area on Holly Avenue, 1.2km from Seatonville in Whitley Bay. Administratively it sits within Whitley Bay ward and the Tynemouth constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE26, NE26 1EB offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £384k, down 33.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE26 1EB are sourced from Output Area E00043599 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLLY AVENUE, NE26 1EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLY AVENUE, NE26 1EB.
408
37
£ 42,000 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE26 1EB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE26 1EB spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (37) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 33.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE26 1EB. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 144,475
6 sales · Mean £ 198,991
Terraced
£ 280,500
10 sales · Mean £ 321,270
Semi-Detached
£ 276,250
4 sales · Mean £ 299,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE26 1EB is moderate at 83 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Marine Park First School
Marden Bridge Middle School
Coquet Park First School
Rockcliffe First School
Whitley Bay High School
Monkseaton Middle School
Appletree Gardens First School
Valley Gardens Middle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Chocolate Creations By Beth0.9 km
- Fairman Chemist Ltd0.8 km
- Milligans Bakery Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Pureknead0.2 km
- Wild \& Free Gallery0.4 km
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- Cara Guest House0.4 km
- Aabba Guest House0.7 km
- Oaktree Lodge0.6 km
- Whitley Bay Beefeater And Premier Inn0.3 km
- Aarden Grange Guest House0.6 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Al Bear0.3 km
- Front Street Tap House0.9 km
- Nord Bottle Shop0.1 km
- Square And Compass Bar0.2 km
- The Dog And Rabbit0.3 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- Bake Me A Cake0.8 km
- Crab And Waltzer0.3 km
- Cullercoats Coffee Co Bistro0.2 km
- Di Meo's Delaval Ices0.3 km
- Fox And Finch0.1 km
- + 57 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Bean & Bite0.3 km
- Jade Lagoon0.4 km
- Sea Palace0.2 km
- Turkish Delight0.3 km
- Dick's Pizza0.3 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsburys Local0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockley Whins9.6 km
- Fellgate10.1 km
- Cramlington10.7 km
Bus Stops
- Park Avenue-Beach Avenue0.1 km
- Park View-Countess Avenue0.2 km
- Park View-Marine Gardens0.2 km
- Marine Avenue-Marine Court0.2 km
- Park Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE261EB · Data under Open Government Licence