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NE26

WHITLEY BAY

Tyne And Wear, North East, England

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NE26 encompasses WHITLEY BAY and its surrounding areas in Tyne And Wear, North East.

Avg price £375,132
1yr change ▲ 5.4%
Crime 47% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£375,132

▲ 5.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

31% above national avg

Crime Rate

43.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

47% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

6 schools

Broadband Speed

327 Mbps

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.

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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

£341K £361K £382K £402K £422K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

2

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

215,025

Population

62

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.

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327.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

79%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about NE26 WHITLEY BAY

What is the average house price in NE26 WHITLEY BAY?
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 WHITLEY BAY 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 is the population of NE26 WHITLEY BAY?
The population of NE26 (WHITLEY BAY) is approximately 215,025 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 31% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 21% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in NE26 WHITLEY BAY?
There are 6 schools in or near NE26. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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