Cambridge Avenue is in Whitley Bay and in North Tyneside district. NE26 1BA is located in the Whitley Bay North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tynemouth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cambridge Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE26 1AE, NE26 1DN, NE26 1AJ, NE26 1DL, NE26 1AY, NE26 1DW, NE26 1BB, NE26 1AQ, NE26 1DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE26 1BA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.4% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.6% | 1.1% | 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.
In the immediate area around NE26 1BA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.6% | 42.6% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39% | 37.6% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 5.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 8.6% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 50.7% | 52.2% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 29.8% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 11.4% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 5.5% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 NE26 1BA this area, 8.5% 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 46.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.1% | 8.5% | -8.6% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 9.5% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 13.1% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 3.5% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 17.6% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.9% | 46.7% | 14.8% | 33.8% | 12.9% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97% | 94.8% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 96.6% | 93.3% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 93.3% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.1% | 37.2% | 22.9% |
| Christian | 32% | 46.2% | -14.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cambridge Avenue was 62.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.2% lower than the Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cambridge Avenue has the 39th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South and the 357th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 Cambridge Avenue, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-03-14 | £211,241 |
| 60 Cambridge Avenue, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £256,350 | 2024-11-15 | £257,105 |
| 58 Cambridge Avenue, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2024-05-13 | £206,706 |
| 62 Cambridge Avenue, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-05-03 | £161,219 |
| 80 Cambridge Avenue, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2024-02-07 | £189,036 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 3,891 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Park First School Park Road , NE26 1LT | 4out of 4 | 300 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coquet Park First School The Links , NE26 1TQ | 4out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockcliffe First School Grafton Road , NE26 2NR | 4out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appletree Gardens First School Appletree Gardens , Monkseaton NE25 8XS | 3out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Farringdon Road , Cullercoats NE30 3EY | - not rated | 1,570 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 | 1,331 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton High School Seatonville Road , NE25 9EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,954 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden High School Hartington Road , Cullercoats NE30 3RZ | 3out of 4 | 2,144 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | 3out of 4 | 2,702 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | 3out of 4 | 3,791 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marden Bridge Middle School Lovaine Avenue , NE25 8RW | 3out of 4 | 715 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton Middle School Vernon Drive , Monkseaton NE25 8JN | 2out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Gardens Middle School Valley Gardens , NE25 9AQ | 4out of 4 | 1,545 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Middle School Kielder Road , South Wellfield NE25 9QW | 3out of 4 | 3,010 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 | 3,458 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 | 2,045 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands School Beach Road , Tynemouth NE30 2QR | 3out of 4 | 2,597 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorbridge Earsdon Road , Shiremoor NE27 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 4,199 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside House School Station Road , Backworth NE27 0AB | - not rated | 5,142 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Button Cafe | 96 Oxford Street, Whitley Bay | 130 yd | |
| Turknaz | Aruba, 57 North Parade | 211 yd | |
| Hinnies | 10 East Parade, Whitley Bay | 217 yd | |
| The Beach House | 19 East Parade, Whitley Bay | 217 yd | |
| Bangkok Palace | 12 Park Avenue, Whitley Bay | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vineyard 72 | 10 York Road, Whitley Bay | 190 yd | |
| The Fire Station | 18 York Road, Whitley Bay | 190 yd | |
| Promenade Club Ltd | 43/45, North Parade | 210 yd | |
| The Brewery And Whitley Bay Brewing Company | 1 - 2 South Parade, Whitley Bay | 249 yd | |
| Club Havana | Havana, 34 - 36 South Parade | 255 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papillon Pizza | 236 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay | 250 yd | |
| Tasty Turk | 236 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay | 259 yd | |
| Subway | 301 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay | 324 yd | |
| Turkish Delight | 44 Park View, Whitley Bay | 337 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 210 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay | 356 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Local | Units 13 And 14, Park View Shopping Centre | 255 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Park First School PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 336 yd |
| Sands Ladies Leisure (Closed) WHITLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 498 yd |
| Ymca (North Tyneside, Whitley Bay Branch) (Closed) Grosvenor Drive | squash courts | 527 yd |
| Marden Bridge Sports Centre MARDEN BRIDGE SPORTS CENTRE MARDEN BRIDGE SPORTS CENTRE HILLHEADS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 661 yd |
| Whitley Bay Rockcliff Rfc LOVAINE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 926 yd |
| Whitley Bay Cricket Club HOTSPUR AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,017 yd |
| Waves THE LINKS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,086 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 | 167.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.