The NE26 2BL postcode is in North Tyneside, North Tyneside postcode town, within North East, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the NE26 2BL area, explore the NE26 2BL Crime Rates page.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | NE26 |
| Ward | Whitley Bay |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Whitley Bay Promenade |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | North Tyneside |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | North Tyneside |
| Region | North East |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Newcastle |
| Police Force | Northumbria |
| NHS Care Board | NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Whitley Bay |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Tynemouth |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 3961 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Hampered aspiration / Constrained renters / Service Economy, while the work-zone classification is Market squares.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest Bus stop is The Promenade(0.13 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Brockley Whins(5.98 mi)
The nearest airport is Newcastle Airport(10.78 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Park First SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-9 | NE26 1LT (0.35 mi) | Details |
| Rockcliffe First SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 3-9 | NE26 2NR (0.42 mi) | Details |
| Marden Bridge Middle SchoolAll Through, Good | 9-13 | NE25 8RW (0.57 mi) | Details |
| Coquet Park First SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 3-9 | NE26 1TQ (0.74 mi) | Details |
| Cullercoats Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | NE30 4PB (0.75 mi) | Details |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, North ShieldsPrimary, Good | 3-11 | NE30 3EY (0.93 mi) | Details |
| Monkseaton Middle SchoolAll Through, Good | 9-13 | NE25 8JW (0.97 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is WHITLEY BAY HEALTH CENTRE(0.20 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| whitley bay health centreActivewhitley bay health centre, whitley road, whitley bay, tyne & wear | 01912531113 | NE26 2ND |
| park parade practiceActivepark parade surgery, 69 park parade, whitley bay, tyne & wear | 01912523135 | NE26 1DU |
| 49 marine avenue surgeryActive49 marine avenue, whitley bay, tyne & wear | 01912524527 | NE26 1NA |
| marine avenue medical ctrActivemarine avenue medical ctr, marine avenue, whitley bay, tyne & wear | 01912525317 | NE26 3LW |
The population of NE262BL is 256 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 43 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1279), Between 45 to 54 (1186), and Between 35 to 44 (1173).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 214 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 28.
Regarding education, 100 adults have Level 4, while 33 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (417), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (207).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (135), followed by Christian (95).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (48) followed by Never worked and long-term unemployed (32), and Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (31).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (519), and 208 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1457) and Middle East and Asia (48).