NE26 — WHITLEY BAY | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in NE26

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NE26 is £375,132, which is 42% above the Tyne And Wear average of £264,940.

Properties in NE26 cost 30.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NE26 have risen 5.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£543,450	44
Semi-detached	£430,850	267
Terraced	£362,513	384
Flat	£187,467	274
All types	£375,132	1022

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in NE26

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 43.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NE26 has a crime rate well 47% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

12.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

2.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

7.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

12.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in NE26

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NE26 has 6 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Rockcliffe First School	Primary	Good	mi
Marine Park First School	Primary	Good	mi
Coquet Park First School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Whitley Lodge First School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Seaton Sluice First School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

215,025

Population

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

31.0%

Private rent

13.0%

Social rent

21.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NE26 are 327.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

327.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

79%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NE26 is collected by North Tyneside. The Band D rate is £2,112/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

NE26 — WHITLEY BAY

Area Summary

NE26 (WHITLEY BAY) offers above-average property prices (£375,132, 31% above national average), low crime (47% below national average), 6 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (327 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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NE25

WHITLEY BAY

£272K

▼ 1.3% YoY

NE27

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

£271K

▼ 35.9% YoY

NE28

WALLSEND

£174K

▼ 1.7% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in NE26?

The average house price in NE26 (WHITLEY BAY) is £375,132, based on 1022 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 31% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 5.4% over the past year.

Is NE26 a safe area to live?

Crime in NE26 is significantly below the national average (43.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (12.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (7.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in NE26?

There are 6 schools in or near NE26. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in NE26?

Council tax in NE26 is collected by North Tyneside. The Band D rate is £2,112 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in NE26?

The average broadband download speed in NE26 is 327 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 79%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in NE26 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 31% of homes in NE26 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 21% are social housing. The total population is approximately 215,025.