NE26 1EF is a well-regarded residential area on Coquet Avenue, 1.2km from Seatonville in Whitley Bay. Administratively it sits within Whitley Bay ward and the Tynemouth constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £280k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE26 1EF are sourced from Output Area E00043594 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COQUET AVENUE, NE26 1EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COQUET AVENUE, NE26 1EF.
282
39
£ 42,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE26 1EF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 39, NE26 1EF 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 1EF. The average age is 39.1. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 286,350
2 sales · Mean £ 286,350
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE26 1EF is moderate at 70 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. 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
Whitley Bay High School
Monkseaton Middle School
Rockcliffe First School
Appletree Gardens First School
Valley Gardens Middle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Chocolate Creations By Beth0.9 km
- Fairman Chemist Ltd0.8 km
- Milligans Bakery Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Pureknead0.2 km
- Wild \& Free Gallery0.3 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- Cara Guest House0.3 km
- Aabba Guest House0.8 km
- Oaktree Lodge0.7 km
- Whitley Bay Beefeater And Premier Inn0.3 km
- Aarden Grange Guest House0.7 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Al Bear0.4 km
- Front Street Tap House0.8 km
- Nord Bottle Shop0.1 km
- Square And Compass Bar0.1 km
- The Dog And Rabbit0.4 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- Bake Me A Cake0.7 km
- Crab And Waltzer0.3 km
- Cullercoats Coffee Co Bistro0.1 km
- Di Meo's Delaval Ices0.3 km
- Fox And Finch0.1 km
- + 57 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Bean & Bite0.3 km
- Jade Lagoon0.3 km
- Sea Palace0.2 km
- Turkish Delight0.4 km
- Dick's Pizza0.3 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsburys Local0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockley Whins9.7 km
- Fellgate10.1 km
- Cramlington10.6 km
Bus Stops
- Park View-Countess Avenue0.1 km
- Park View-Marine Gardens0.1 km
- Marine Avenue-Marine Court0.1 km
- Marine Avenue-Bideford Gardens0.2 km
- Park Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE261EF · Data under Open Government Licence