Cresswell Close, Whitley Bay, NE25 9EA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE25 9EA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.8%	50.1%	-0.7%	51.0%	-0.9%
Male	49.2%	49.9%	0.7%	49.0%	0.9%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of NE25 9EA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	22.4%	23.9%	1.5%	37.9%	-14.0%
Married: Opposite sex	62.6%	58.5%	-4.1%	44.2%	14.3%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Separated	1.8%	1%	-0.8%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	6.5%	8.7%	2.2%	9.1%	-0.4%
Widowed	6.8%	7.4%	0.6%	6.1%	1.3%

Health

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	56.3%	60.8%	4.5%	48.4%	12.4%
Good health	29.4%	26.5%	-2.9%	33.6%	-7.1%
Fair health	11.1%	9.1%	-2.0%	12.7%	-3.6%
Bad health	2.4%	3%	0.6%	4.0%	-1.0%
Very bad health	0.8%	0.6%	-0.2%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	9.8%	11%	1.2%	18.2%	-7.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.8%	11%	0.2%	9.6%	1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.6%	13.6%	-4.0%	13.4%	0.2%
Apprenticeship	7%	8.7%	1.7%	5.3%	3.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.3%	15.4%	4.1%	16.9%	-1.5%
Degree or Similar	39.4%	36.7%	-2.7%	33.8%	2.9%
Other	4%	3.6%	-0.4%	2.8%	0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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)
Chinese	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.7%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
White	99.2%	98.8%	-0.4%	81.4%	17.4%
Arab	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.6%	-1.4%

Country of Birth

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	98.2%	96.8%	-1.4%	83.2%	13.6%
European Union	0.4%	2.4%	2.0%	6.1%	-3.7%
Africa	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	5.6%	-5.6%
Oceania	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98%	96.8%	-1.2%	83.2%	13.6%
10+ Years	0.4%	2.8%	2.4%	9.8%	-7.0%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.1%	76.7%	13.4%
Ireland	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Oceania	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
No passport held	8.1%	13.5%	-5.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.3%	37.2%	-1.9%
Christian	59%	46.2%	12.8%
Not answered	5.6%	6.0%	-0.4%

Safety

Is Cresswell Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cresswell Close was 18.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.8% lower than the Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Cresswell Close has the 24th lowest crime rate of 94 local areas in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South and the 124th lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,100

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in NE25 9EA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Cresswell Close are based on 24 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Tyneside.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Cresswell Close, Whitley Bay, NE25 9EA

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE25 9EA

Average Price
£327,212

Semi-Detached
£314,397

Terraced
£309,305

Detached
£446,240

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cresswell Close

Average Price
£323,655

Semi-Detached
£307,710

Terraced
£310,809

Detached
£421,842

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cresswell CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
25 Cresswell Close, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£252,000	2024-03-22	£267,814
11 Cresswell Close, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£402,500	2022-02-04	£469,805
24 Cresswell Close, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£259,950	2017-09-21	£363,930
21 Cresswell Close, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£225,000	2016-12-16	£320,992
7 Cresswell Close, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2016-10-14	£309,055

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE25 9EA

Employment

NE25 9EA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in NE25 9EA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	125
Retired	123
Part-Time Employee	55
Self-Employed	34
Student (economically inactive)	20
Looking after home or family	13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Unemployed	4
Other	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	36
Education	35
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	28
Manufacturing	25
Professional, scientific and technical activities	17
Construction	15
Transport and storage	10
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Other	9
Administrative and support service activities	9
Financial and insurance activities	7
Information and communication	6
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Real estate activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	3,455 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay Seatonville Road , NE25 9EG	- not rated	191 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Langley First School Drumoyne Gardens , West Monkseaton NE25 9DL	4out of 4	498 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Appletree Gardens First School Appletree Gardens , Monkseaton NE25 8XS	3out of 4	549 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Preston Grange Primary School Chiltern Road , Preston Grange NE29 9QL	3out of 4	865 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Farringdon Road , Cullercoats NE30 3EY	- not rated	1,352 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Monkseaton High School Seatonville Road , NE25 9EQ	3out of 4	341 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU	3out of 4	1,745 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Whitley Bay High School Deneholm , NE25 9AS	4out of 4	1,820 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic High School Lynn Road , NE29 8LF	3out of 4	1,936 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Marden High School Hartington Road , Cullercoats NE30 3RZ	3out of 4	1,987 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Monkseaton Middle School Vernon Drive , Monkseaton NE25 8JN	2out of 4	767 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Marden Bridge Middle School Lovaine Avenue , NE25 8RW	3out of 4	1,411 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Valley Gardens Middle School Valley Gardens , NE25 9AQ	4out of 4	1,676 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wellfield Middle School Kielder Road , South Wellfield NE25 9QW	3out of 4	1,880 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kings Priory School Huntington Place , Tynemouth NE30 4RF	3out of 4	3,407 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woodlawn School Drumoyne Gardens , West Monkseaton NE25 9DL	3out of 4	457 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Southlands School Beach Road , Tynemouth NE30 2QR	3out of 4	1,906 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Moorbridge Earsdon Road , Shiremoor NE27 0HJ	3out of 4	2,807 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Parkside House School Station Road , Backworth NE27 0AB	- not rated	3,624 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Silverdale School Langdale Gardens , Howdon NE28 0HG	3out of 4	3,770 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Allard's Monkseaton	19 Seatonville Road, Whitley Bay	592 yd
Wynn's Catering	Cafe Within, Whitley Bay Ice Rink	868 yd
Harry's Cafe	WRVS Shop, North Tyneside General Hospital	896 yd
Foda	96A Front Street, Whitley Bay	950 yd
St Peters Church Hall	Elmwood Road, Whitley Bay	955 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Foxhunters	The Foxhunters Public House, Preston North Road	605 yd
The Hunting Lodge	17 Earsdon Road, Whitley Bay	718 yd
Whitley Bay Football Club Ltd	Football Pavilion At Hillheads Park, Rink Way	945 yd
Front Street Tap House	17B Front Street, Whitley Bay	1,025 yd
The Ship	Front Street, Whitley Bay	1,040 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hog Roast Deli	13 Seatonville Road, Whitley Bay	592 yd
The Chippy	9 Seatonville Road, Whitley Bay	592 yd
Oriental Garden	33 Cauldwell Lane, Whitley Bay	769 yd
Amigo Pizza	Unit C, Foxhunters Industrial Estate	815 yd
Seashells	13 Front Street, Whitley Bay	1,024 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Aldi	Aldi Store, Foxhunters Road		815 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Monkseaton High School SEATONVILLE ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	317 yd
Langley Playing Field (Langley First School) DRUMOYNE GARDENS	grass pitches	499 yd
Foxhunters Playing Field PRESTON NORTH ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	611 yd
Monkseaton Middle School VERNON DRIVE	grass pitches	753 yd
Preston Grange Primary School CHILTERN DRIVE	grass pitches	812 yd
Hillheads Park FOOTBALL PITCH AT HILLHEADS PARK FOOTBALL PITCH AT HILLHEADS PARK RINK WAY	grass pitches	844 yd
Whitley Bay Ice Rink HILLHEADS ROAD	ice rinks	867 yd
Whitley Bay Cricket Club HOTSPUR AVENUE	grass pitches	1,084 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	180.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.