NE26 1HX is a sought-after residential area on St Johns Place, 0.5km from Briardene in Whitley Bay. Administratively it sits within St Mary's ward and the Tynemouth constituency.
For serious buyers, NE26 1HX is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for NE26 1HX are sourced from Output Area E00043394 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST JOHNS PLACE, NE26 1HX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JOHNS PLACE, NE26 1HX.
268
49
£ 54,900 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE26 1HX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
NE26 1HX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £250k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £250k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE26 1HX. The average age is 49.2. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 200,000
3 sales · Mean £ 216,650
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE26 1HX has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Whitley Lodge First School
Coquet Park First School
Southridge First School
Whitley Bay High School
Marine Park First School
Valley Gardens Middle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- The Mustard Seed @WBGC0.3 km
- Davanti Italia0.3 km
- The Boathouse Bar And Restaurant0.9 km
- The Whitley Bay Treehouse0.3 km
- Meet Me On The Corner Cafe1.0 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- J J Wilson (Nisa)0.9 km
- Boots Your Local Pharmacy0.3 km
- Mrs BeeBakes0.8 km
- Whitley Lodge Post Office0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Whitley Bay Snooker And Sports Bar0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- New Claremont Chinese Take Away0.3 km
- Whitley Lodge Fish Bar0.3 km
- Whitley Lodge Tandoori0.3 km
- Dimitris Takeaway0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cramlington9.6 km
- Brockley Whins10.9 km
- Fellgate11.3 km
Bus Stops
- Whitley Lodge0.2 km
- Whitley Lodge0.3 km
- Whitley Lodge0.3 km
- The Links-Briar Dene0.3 km
- The Links-Briar Dene0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE261HX · Data under Open Government Licence