Melrose Avenue is in Whitley Bay and in North Tyneside district. NE25 8BA is located in the Monkseaton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tynemouth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Melrose Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE25 8BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE25 8BB, NE25 8AU, NE25 8BD, NE25 8AY, NE25 8BG, NE25 8AT, NE25 8AS, NE25 8BQ, NE25 8AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE25 8BA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.6% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.4% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.2% | 33.5% | -1.7% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.1% | 48.5% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 7.9% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 7% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.5% | 46.4% | -8.1% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 38.1% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 11.9% | 3.6% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around NE25 8BA this area, 9.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.6% | 9.2% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 8.3% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 10.9% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 5.2% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 14.4% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.8% | 48.9% | 5.1% | 33.8% | 15.1% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.3% | 97.1% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.7% | 96.8% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 96.8% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.2% | 37.2% | 15.0% |
| Christian | 37.4% | 46.2% | -8.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melrose Avenue was 16.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.2% lower than the Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Melrose Avenue has the 21st lowest crime rate of 94 local areas in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South and the 110th lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Melrose Avenue, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-08-15 | £392,572 |
| 13 Melrose Avenue, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2024-08-01 | £512,961 |
| 21 Melrose Avenue, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2023-05-12 | £383,094 |
| 37 Melrose Avenue, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £273,600 | 2023-02-10 | £291,163 |
| 43 Melrose Avenue, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £427,600 | 2022-08-19 | £451,690 |
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School Percy Square , River View NE30 4AG | 3out of 4 | 3,788 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appletree Gardens First School Appletree Gardens , Monkseaton NE25 8XS | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay Seatonville Road , NE25 9EG | - not rated | 977 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marine Park First School Park Road , NE26 1LT | 4out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley First School Drumoyne Gardens , West Monkseaton NE25 9DL | 4out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Farringdon Road , Cullercoats NE30 3EY | - not rated | 1,328 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitley Bay High School Deneholm , NE25 9AS | 4out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton High School Seatonville Road , NE25 9EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden High School Hartington Road , Cullercoats NE30 3RZ | 3out of 4 | 2,057 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | 3out of 4 | 2,287 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | 3out of 4 | 2,991 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkseaton Middle School Vernon Drive , Monkseaton NE25 8JN | 2out of 4 | 323 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden Bridge Middle School Lovaine Avenue , NE25 8RW | 3out of 4 | 685 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Gardens Middle School Valley Gardens , NE25 9AQ | 4out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Middle School Kielder Road , South Wellfield NE25 9QW | 3out of 4 | 2,176 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Priory School Huntington Place , Tynemouth NE30 4RF | 3out of 4 | 3,524 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlawn School Drumoyne Gardens , West Monkseaton NE25 9DL | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands School Beach Road , Tynemouth NE30 2QR | 3out of 4 | 2,297 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorbridge Earsdon Road , Shiremoor NE27 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,331 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside House School Station Road , Backworth NE27 0AB | - not rated | 4,254 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale School Langdale Gardens , Howdon NE28 0HG | 3out of 4 | 4,848 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bake Me A Cake | 18 St Ronans Road, Whitley Bay | 168 yd | |
| Spice Junction | Unit 1, Monkseaton Metro Station | 225 yd | |
| Fares Fayre Coffee Station | Unit 5, Monkseaton Metro Station | 225 yd | |
| The Scarecrow Cafe And Arts | 22 Front Street, Whitley Bay | 281 yd | |
| Omni | 12 Front Street, Whitley Bay | 283 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Street Tap House | 17B Front Street, Whitley Bay | 284 yd | |
| The Ship | Front Street, Whitley Bay | 341 yd | |
| The Black Horse | 68 Front Street, Whitley Bay | 341 yd | |
| Masonic Hall | Norham Road, Whitley Bay | 448 yd | |
| Nord Bottle Shop | 165 - 167 Park View, Whitley Bay | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Take Away | 2 Coronation Crescent, Whitley Bay | 228 yd | |
| Seashells | 13 Front Street, Whitley Bay | 284 yd | |
| Bean & Bite | 61 Park View, Whitley Bay | 543 yd | |
| Dick's Pizza | 65 Park View, Whitley Bay | 544 yd | |
| Sea Palace | 145 Park View, Whitley Bay | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Local | Units 13 And 14, Park View Shopping Centre | 767 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Store, Foxhunters Road | 842 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Monkseaton Middle School VERNON DRIVE | grass pitches | 433 yd |
| Marden Bridge Sports Centre MARDEN BRIDGE SPORTS CENTRE MARDEN BRIDGE SPORTS CENTRE HILLHEADS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 582 yd |
| Whitley Bay Ice Rink HILLHEADS ROAD | ice rinks | 589 yd |
| Whitley Bay Cricket Club HOTSPUR AVENUE | grass pitches | 605 yd |
| Ymca (North Tyneside, Whitley Bay Branch) (Closed) Grosvenor Drive | squash courts | 704 yd |
| Hillheads Park FOOTBALL PITCH AT HILLHEADS PARK FOOTBALL PITCH AT HILLHEADS PARK RINK WAY | grass pitches | 747 yd |
| Whitley Bay Rockcliff Rfc LOVAINE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Churchill Playing Fields CHURCHILL PAVILION PLAYINGFIELDS CHURCHILL PAVILION PLAYINGFIELDS HARTLEY AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 755 yd |
| Marine Park First School PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 991 yd |
| Whitley Bay High School DENEHOLM | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,060 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 219.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.