NE26 Postcode District
NE26 is one of 2 Postcode Districts for the Whitley Bay Post town in Tyne & Wear
The NE26 postcode district is located in the NE Newcastle upon Tyne postal area, NE26 has a population of 19,167 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 5.32 square miles (13.78 square kilometres or 3,403.97 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of NE26. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
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District overview
The primary settlement in the NE26 postcode district is Whitley Bay, located in the county of Tyne & Wear. Other significant settlements in this district include Monkseaton, New Hartley, Old Hartley, and Seaton Sluice. Whitley Bay is the main post town with the highest number of postcodes in the district.
There are 5 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector NE26 1, covers Whitley Bay in Tyne & Wear.
The sector NE26 2, covers Whitley Bay in Tyne & Wear.
The sector NE26 3, covers Whitley Bay in Tyne & Wear.
The sector NE26 4, covers Seaton Sluice in Northumberland.
The sector NE26 4, covers Whitley Bay in Tyne & Wear.
The sector NE26 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The post town for this district is WHITLEY BAY.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the North Tyneside District (B) (448 postal codes), and finally, the Northumberland area (94 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Blyth | 4.03 | NNW |
| Tynemouth | 4.27 | SSE |
| Cramlington | 4.43 | WNW |
| Longbenton | 4.84 | SW |
| South Shields | 5.40 | SSE |
| Wallsend | 5.94 | SSW |
| Jarrow | 6.24 | S |
| Bedlington | 6.31 | NW |
| Hebburn | 6.98 | SSW |
| Newbiggin-by-the-Sea | 8.00 | N |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 8.28 | SW |
| Ashington | 8.51 | NNW |
| Gateshead | 9.17 | SSW |
| Whitburn | 9.52 | SSE |
| Ponteland | 10.65 | W |
| Morpeth | 10.70 | NW |
| Whickham | 11.68 | SW |
| Blaydon | 11.88 | SW |
| Washington | 12.12 | S |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 550
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHITLEY BAY | WHITLEY BAY | NE26 3 | 137 |
| WHITLEY BAY | WHITLEY BAY | NE26 2 | 129 |
| WHITLEY BAY | WHITLEY BAY | NE26 1 | 122 |
| Seaton Sluice | WHITLEY BAY | NE26 4 | 89 |
| WHITLEY BAY | WHITLEY BAY | NE26 4 | 25 |
| Monkseaton | WHITLEY BAY | NE26 3 | 11 |
| WHITLEY BAY | WHITLEY BAY | NE26 2 | 9 |
| WHITLEY BAY | WHITLEY BAY | NE26 2 | 9 |
| WHITLEY BAY | WHITLEY BAY | NE26 4 | 3 |
| Seaton Sluice | WHITLEY BAY | NE26 4 | 3 |
| Old Hartley | WHITLEY BAY | NE26 4 | 2 |
| Old Hartley | WHITLEY BAY | NE26 4 | 2 |
| Seaton Sluice | WHITLEY BAY | NE26 4 | 2 |
| WHITLEY BAY | WHITLEY BAY | NE26 1 | 2 |
| New Hartley | WHITLEY BAY | NE26 4 | 1 |
| New Hartley | WHITLEY BAY | NE26 4 | 1 |
| WHITLEY BAY | WHITLEY BAY | NE26 3 | 1 |
| Old Hartley | WHITLEY BAY | NE26 4 | 1 |
| Seaton Sluice | WHITLEY BAY | NE26 4 | 1 |
Street list for NE26
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| SANDERSON ROAD | 205 |
| NORTH PARADE | 193 |
| NORTH PARADE | 193 |
| SOUTH PARADE | 184 |
| OCEAN VIEW | 170 |
| CLARENCE CRESCENT | 71 |
| MARGARET ROAD | 66 |
| EDWARDS ROAD | 53 |
| BLYTH ROAD A193 | 51 |
| GRAFTON ROAD | 46 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1167 |
| Shoplifting | 635 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 282 |
| Public order | 274 |
| Other theft | 241 |
| Burglary | 170 |
| Vehicle crime | 162 |
| Other crime | 84 |
| Drugs | 59 |
| Bicycle theft | 38 |
| Robbery | 34 |
| Possession of weapons | 31 |
| Theft from the person | 25 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARK VIEW | WHITLEY BAY | 117 | NE26 3QN | View map | |
| WHITLEY ROAD | WHITLEY BAY | 102 | NE26 2SY | View map | |
| STATION ROAD | WHITLEY BAY | 26 | NE26 2RD | View map | |
| CLAREMONT CRESCENT | WHITLEY BAY | 20 | NE26 3HL | View map | |
| PARK AVENUE | WHITLEY BAY | 16 | NE26 1DG | View map | |
| ILFRACOMBE GARDENS | WHITLEY BAY | 15 | NE26 3NA | View map | |
| PARK VIEW SHOPPING CENTRE | WHITLEY BAY | 15 | NE26 1DG | View map | |
| ESPLANADE | WHITLEY BAY | 9 | NE26 2AE | View map | |
| VICTORIA TERRACE | WHITLEY BAY | 9 | NE26 2QN | View map | |
| EAST PARADE | WHITLEY BAY | 8 | NE26 1AP | View map | |
| MARINE AVENUE | WHITLEY BAY | 8 | NE26 1LX | View map | |
| NORHAM ROAD | WHITLEY BAY | 7 | NE26 2SB | View map | |
| BERESFORD ROAD | WHITLEY BAY | SEATON SLUICE | 6 | NE26 4DR | View map |
| CLAREMONT ROAD | WHITLEY BAY | 6 | NE26 3TN | View map |
Schools in the district
Marine Park First School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Park Road , Whitley Bay
Postcode: NE26 1LT
Headteacher: Mr Stephen Easton (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Coquet Park First School
Phase: Primary
Address:
The Links , Whitley Bay
Postcode: NE26 1TQ
Headteacher: Mrs Colleen Ward (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Rockcliffe First School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Grafton Road , Whitley Bay
Postcode: NE26 2NR
Headteacher: Mrs Sharron Colpitts-Elliott (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Whitley Lodge First School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Woodburn Drive , Whitley Bay
Postcode: NE26 3HW
Headteacher: Mrs Jennifer Palmer (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Seaton Sluice First School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Granville Avenue , Seaton Sluice , Whitley Bay
Postcode: NE26 4BX
Headteacher: Mrs Amanda Bennett (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Seaton Sluice Middle School
Phase: Middle deemed secondary
Address:
Alston Grove , Seaton Sluice , Whitley Bay
Postcode: NE26 4JS
Headteacher: Mr J Barnes (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Whitley Dental Clinic | 48 ROXBURGH TERRACE, WHITLEY BAY, TYNE AND WEAR, NE26 1DS | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | The Dental Practice | 44 MARINE AVENUE, WHITLEY BAY, TYNE AND WEAR, NE26 1NF | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Dental Surgery | 18 ILFRACOMBE GARDENS, WHITLEY BAY, TYNE AND WEAR, NE26 3SL | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | 271-275 Whitley Road (dental Practice) | 271-275 WHITLEY ROAD, WHITLEY BAY, TYNE AND WEAR, NE26 2SS | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Dentists@146 | 146 WHITLEY ROAD, WHITLEY BAY, NE26 2NA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitley Bay Health Centre | WHITLEY ROAD, WHITLEY BAY, TYNE AND WEAR, NE26 2ND | GP PRACTICE | Call 0191 2531113 |
| 2 | 49 Marine Avenue Surgery | 49 MARINE AVENUE, WHITLEY BAY, TYNE AND WEAR, NE26 1NA | GP PRACTICE | Call 0191 2524527 |
| 3 | Marine Avenue Medical Ctr | MARINE AVENUE HEALTH CENTRE, MARINE AVENUE, WHITLEY BAY, TYNE AND WEAR, NE26 3LW | GP PRACTICE | Call 0191 2525317 |
| 4 | Park Parade Practice | PARK PARADE SURGERY, 69 PARK PARADE, WHITLEY BAY, TYNE AND WEAR, NE26 1DU | GP PRACTICE | Call 0191 2523135 |
| 5 | Seaton Sluice Surgery | COLLYWELL BAY ROAD, SEATON SLUICE, WHITLEY BAY, NE26 4QZ | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Whitley Bay Pcn - Covid Local Vaccination Service | MARINE AVENUE, WHITLEY BAY, NE26 3LW | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairmans Pharmacy | 295 WHITLEY ROAD, WHITLEY BAY, TYNE AND WEAR, NE26 2SN | PHARMACY | Call 0191 2525146 |
| 2 | Boots | 154 WHITLEY ROAD, WHITLEY BAY, TYNE AND WEAR, NE26 2NA | PHARMACY | Call 0191 2531864 |
| 3 | Boots | 9 CLAREMONT CRESCENT, WHITLEY BAY, TYNE AND WEAR, NE26 3HL | PHARMACY | Call 0191 2523759 |
| 4 | Boots | PARK AVENUE, WHITLEY BAY, TYNE AND WEAR, NE26 1DG | PHARMACY | Call 0191 2522294 |
| 5 | Whitley Bay Pharmacy | 116 PARK VIEW, WHITLEY BAY, NE26 3QL | PHARMACY | Call 01912 511057 |
| 6 | Welcome Health Pharmacy | 235-237 WHITLEY ROAD, WHITLEY BAY, NE26 2SY | PHARMACY | Call 01914 474544 |
| 7 | Seaton Sluice Pharmacy | 17-19 BERESFORD ROAD, SEATON SLUICE, WHITLEY BAY, NE26 4DR | PHARMACY | Call 01912 376880 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boots Opticians (whitley Bay) | 190 WHITLEY ROAD, WHITLEY BAY, TYNE AND WEAR, NE26 2TA | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Advanced Vision Ltd | 15 PARK VIEW, WHITLEY BAY, TYNE AND WEAR, NE26 2TP | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Steel And Varley Opticians | 209 WHITLEY ROAD, WHITLEY BAY, TYNE AND WEAR, NE26 2SY | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Roger Pickard Optometrist | 11 ILFRACOMBE GARDENS, WHITLEY BAY, TYNE AND WEAR, NE26 3ND | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Stevens Optical Group | 11 ILFRACOMBE GARDENS, WHITLEY BAY, TYNE AND WEAR, NE26 3ND | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | See And Smile Ltd T/a Advance Vision (whitley Bay) | 15 PARK VIEW, WHITLEY BAY, NE26 2TP | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £515,238 | 17 | £554,292 | 18 | £597,050 | 10 | £601,122 | 16 |
| Semi-detached | £460,011 | 86 | £428,813 | 95 | £413,606 | 87 | £410,347 | 83 |
| Terraced | £375,167 | 110 | £363,844 | 154 | £350,444 | 130 | £340,018 | 129 |
| Flats | £184,989 | 69 | £185,671 | 92 | £194,102 | 121 | £209,702 | 121 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
A194(M) J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 16.78
Average Driving Distance: 11.58
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 535
A194(M) J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 18.35
Average Driving Distance: 13.23
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 535
A1(M) J64
Average Driving Time from within the district: 20.79
Average Driving Distance: 15.03
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 535
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| NE26 1 | North Tyneside Delivery Office |
| NE26 2 | North Tyneside Delivery Office |
| NE26 3 | North Tyneside Delivery Office |
| NE26 4 | North Tyneside Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| N | E | 2 | 6 | - | X | X | X |
| N | E | 2 | 6 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions in or around this district.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton Delaval Hall | Historic Properties | Historic House / House and Garden / Palace | View map |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the NE26 postal code is WHITLEY BAY followed by Seaton Sluice, and Monkseaton.
The postcode area has a boundary with The North Sea.
The NE26 Postcode shares a border with NE24 (BLYTH, Cambois, Blyth Riverside Business Park), NE30 (NORTH SHIELDS, Tynemouth, Cullercoats) and NE25 (WHITLEY BAY, Seaton Delaval, New Hartley).
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