NE26 1HY is a sought-after residential area on Grenada Place, 0.4km from Briardene in Whitley Bay. Administratively it sits within St Mary's ward and the Tynemouth constituency.
For serious buyers, NE26 1HY is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 81% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £226k. 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 1HY are sourced from Output Area E00043385 (shared with 43 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRENADA PLACE, NE26 1HY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRENADA PLACE, NE26 1HY.
346
43
£ 54,900 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE26 1HY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. NE26 1HY's low deprivation rank, 81% ownership, and £226k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £226k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE26 1HY. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 210,000
3 sales · Mean £ 202,000
Semi-Detached
£ 245,000
1 sales · Mean £ 245,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE26 1HY has low crime rates — 11 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 @WBGC0.2 km
- Meet Me On The Corner Cafe1.0 km
- Davanti Italia0.2 km
- The Boathouse Bar And Restaurant0.9 km
- The Whitley Bay Treehouse0.3 km
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
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
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Whitley Bay Snooker And Sports Bar0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cramlington9.5 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
- Woodburn Drive-St Lucia Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NE261HY · Data under Open Government Licence