NE26 1HR is a sought-after residential area on Grenada Drive, 0.6km 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 1HR 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £365k, up 8.6% year-on-year. 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 1HR are sourced from Output Area E00043394 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRENADA DRIVE, NE26 1HR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRENADA DRIVE, NE26 1HR.
268
49
£ 54,900 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE26 1HR 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 1HR's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership, and £365k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £365k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 8.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE26 1HR. 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
£ 315,000
7 sales · Mean £ 331,000
Detached
£ 547,500
2 sales · Mean £ 547,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE26 1HR has low crime rates — 12 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
- Meet Me On The Corner Cafe0.9 km
- Davanti Italia0.3 km
- The Boathouse Bar And Restaurant0.9 km
- The Whitley Bay Treehouse0.4 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Boots Your Local Pharmacy0.4 km
- Mrs BeeBakes0.9 km
- Whitley Lodge Post Office0.4 km
- J J Wilson (Nisa)0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Dimitris Takeaway0.4 km
- New Claremont Chinese Take Away0.4 km
- Whitley Lodge Fish Bar0.4 km
- Whitley Lodge Tandoori0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Whitley Bay Snooker And Sports Bar0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cramlington9.6 km
- Brockley Whins10.9 km
- Fellgate11.3 km
Bus Stops
- Whitley Lodge0.3 km
- The Links-Briar Dene0.3 km
- The Links-Briar Dene0.3 km
- Whitley Lodge0.3 km
- Whitley Lodge0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE261HR · Data under Open Government Licence