NE26 1HP is a sought-after residential area on Grenada Close, 0.8km from Briardene in Whitley Bay. Administratively it sits within St Mary's ward and the Tynemouth constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE26, NE26 1HP offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £477k. 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 1HP are sourced from Output Area E00043394 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRENADA CLOSE, NE26 1HP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRENADA CLOSE, NE26 1HP.
268
49
£ 54,900 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE26 1HP 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. NE26 1HP's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership, and £477k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £477k 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 1HP. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 477,500
2 sales · Mean £ 477,500
Terraced
£ 358,500
2 sales · Mean £ 358,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE26 1HP has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Coquet Park First School
Whitley Lodge First School
Whitley Bay High School
Southridge First School
Marine Park First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- The Mustard Seed @WBGC0.5 km
- Davanti Italia0.5 km
- The Boathouse Bar And Restaurant0.9 km
- The Whitley Bay Treehouse0.5 km
- Meet Me On The Corner Cafe1.0 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- J J Wilson (Nisa)0.9 km
- Boots Your Local Pharmacy0.5 km
- Whitley Lodge Post Office0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Whitley Bay Snooker And Sports Bar0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- New Claremont Chinese Take Away0.5 km
- Whitley Lodge Fish Bar0.5 km
- Whitley Lodge Tandoori0.5 km
- Dimitris Takeaway0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cramlington9.8 km
- Brockley Whins11.0 km
- Fellgate11.3 km
Bus Stops
- The Links-Briar Dene0.1 km
- The Links-Briar Dene0.1 km
- The Links-Kingston Drive0.2 km
- The Links-Kingston Drive0.2 km
- The Links-Hastings Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE261HP · Data under Open Government Licence