NE26 1ET is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Moor Park in Tynemouth. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Collingwood ward and the Tynemouth constituency.
NE26 1ET is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 35) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 1ET are sourced from Output Area E00043079 (shared with 628 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE26 1ET House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE26 1ET.
332
35
£ 32,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE26 1ET falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NE26 1ET has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE26 1ET. The average age is 35.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE26 1ET is moderate at 56 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
New York Primary School
St Thomas More Catholic High School
Hadrian Park Primary School
Silverdale School
Whitehouse Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Boots The Chemists0.7 km
- Sports Direct0.7 km
- New York Pharmacy0.8 km
- One Stop Limited0.8 km
- Phoenix Convenience Store0.4 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Costa Next North Shields0.9 km
- Eurest At Sage (Bistro)0.6 km
- Mila Rosinas0.9 km
- Cafe Pausa (Dunelm Soft Furnishings Ltd)0.9 km
- Shiremoor House Farm0.3 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Odeon Cinema0.7 km
- Pizza Royal0.4 km
- The Bronx0.8 km
- Oriental Kitchen0.8 km
- Bevs Lite Bites0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Wheatsheaf Inn0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fellgate6.8 km
- Brockley Whins6.9 km
- Heworth8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Norham Road North-Balkwall Farm0.2 km
- Norham Road North-Balkwell Farm0.2 km
- Norham Road North-Elm Road0.3 km
- Middle Engine Lane-Alder Road0.3 km
- Middle Engine Lane-New York Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE261ET · Data under Open Government Licence