NE26 1HW is a sought-after residential area on Grenada Drive, 0.7km from Briardene in Whitley Bay. Administratively it sits within St Mary's ward and the Tynemouth constituency.
For serious buyers, NE26 1HW is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 90% 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 £205k, down 13.2% 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 1HW are sourced from Output Area E00043395 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRENADA DRIVE, NE26 1HW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRENADA DRIVE, NE26 1HW.
320
47
£ 54,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE26 1HW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NE26 1HW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £205k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £205k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 13.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE26 1HW. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 174,560
14 sales · Mean £ 182,687
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE26 1HW 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.
school Local Schools
Whitley Lodge First School
Coquet Park First School
Whitley Bay High School
Southridge First School
Marine Park First School
Valley Gardens Middle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- The Mustard Seed @WBGC0.5 km
- Meet Me On The Corner Cafe0.9 km
- Davanti Italia0.4 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 BeeBakes1.0 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 Bar0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cramlington9.7 km
- Brockley Whins10.9 km
- Fellgate11.2 km
Bus Stops
- The Links-Briar Dene0.2 km
- The Links-Briar Dene0.2 km
- The Links-Kingston Drive0.3 km
- The Links-Kingston Drive0.3 km
- Whitley Lodge0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE261HW · Data under Open Government Licence