NE26 1DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Park Avenue, 1.2km from Seatonville in Whitley Bay. Administratively it sits within Whitley Bay ward and the Tynemouth constituency.
For families considering a move, NE26 1DG represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 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 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00043581 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARK AVENUE, NE26 1DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK AVENUE, NE26 1DG.
308
38
£ 46,800 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE26 1DG 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
NE26 1DG is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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 1DG. The average age is 38.5. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE26 1DG is moderate at 73 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
Marine Park First School
Marden Bridge Middle School
Rockcliffe First School
Coquet Park First School
Cullercoats Primary School
Monkseaton Middle School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
Appletree Gardens First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- Whitley Bay Beefeater And Premier Inn0.5 km
- Aarden Grange Guest House0.3 km
- Alcatraz0.2 km
- Chedburgh Hotel0.3 km
- Hotel 520.3 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Acorn Community Church0.2 km
- B And M Stores0.1 km
- Holland And Barrett0.1 km
- Home Bargains0.1 km
- Iceland0.1 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Promenade Club Ltd0.3 km
- The Fire Station0.1 km
- The Quarry0.7 km
- Vineyard 720.1 km
- Masonic Hall0.4 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
64 nearby- Baba Yaga's House0.2 km
- Bangkok Palace0.0 km
- Blue Bramble Teahouse0.2 km
- Boodles0.0 km
- Cafe Sambuca WhitleyBay0.0 km
- + 59 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys Local0.1 km
- Cooperative North East Ltd0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Papillon Pizza0.1 km
- Chengs0.5 km
- Kebab King0.2 km
- Lauras Fish Bar0.3 km
- Pablo Eggsgobao0.3 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockley Whins9.4 km
- Fellgate9.9 km
- East Boldon10.8 km
Bus Stops
- Park Avenue - Whitley Road0.0 km
- Park Avenue -York Road0.0 km
- York Road0.1 km
- Whitley Road - Park Avenue0.1 km
- Whitley Road-Clifton Terrace0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NE261DG · Data under Open Government Licence