Postcode Analysis North Tyneside, North East

ST JOHNS CLOSE, NE26 1HU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JOHNS CLOSE, NE26 1HU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

268

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 54,900 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NE26 1HU 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.

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8/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NE26 1HU combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£298k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE26 1HU is a sought-after residential area on St Johns Close, 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 1HU offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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: Average house prices are around £298k. 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 1HU are sourced from Output Area E00043394 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE26 1HU. 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

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 298,500

1 sales · Mean £ 298,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

NE26 1HU has low crime rates — 10 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.

Anti-social behaviour10
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences7
Vehicle crime6
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Whitley Lodge First School

Good276 pupils0.3 km
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Coquet Park First School

Outstanding183 pupils0.6 km
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Southridge First School

Good345 pupils1.0 km
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Whitley Bay High School

Outstanding1700 pupils1.0 km
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Marine Park First School

Good504 pupils1.2 km
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Valley Gardens Middle School

Outstanding765 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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 Treehouse0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Boots Your Local Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Mrs BeeBakes0.8 km
  • Whitley Lodge Post Office0.3 km
  • J J Wilson (Nisa)0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Dimitris Takeaway0.3 km
  • New Claremont Chinese Take Away0.3 km
  • Whitley Lodge Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Whitley Lodge Tandoori0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Whitley Bay Snooker And Sports Bar0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cramlington9.6 km
  • Brockley Whins10.9 km
  • Fellgate11.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Whitley Lodge0.2 km
  • Whitley Lodge0.2 km
  • Whitley Lodge0.3 km
  • Claremont Road-Links Avenue0.3 km
  • The Links-Briar Dene0.3 km