Marine Gardens is in Whitley Bay and in North Tyneside district. NE26 1EG 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 Marine Gardens, Whitley Bay, NE26 1EG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE26 1EF, NE26 1EE, NE26 1NB, NE26 3QR, NE26 3QX, NE26 1LZ, NE26 3RD, NE26 1QN, NE26 1ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE26 1EG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 51.2% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 52.3% | 48.8% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 35.4% | 37.4% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.6% | 41% | 4.4% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 3.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 13.1% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 5% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 47.7% | 48.6% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 37.6% | 7.0% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 10.3% | -7.8% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 1EG this area, 9.1% 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 46.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.5% | 9.1% | -10.4% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 7.7% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 10.9% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.5% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 20.5% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.5% | 46.4% | 14.9% | 33.8% | 12.6% |
| Other | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.8% | 94% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91.1% 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 | 93.9% | 91.1% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 91.1% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.7% | 37.2% | 20.5% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marine Gardens was 256.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 197.3% higher than the Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Marine Gardens has the 9th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South and the 62nd highest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 30.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Marine Gardens, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-08-29 | £431,320 |
| 3 Marine Gardens, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-06-29 | £304,847 |
| 17 Marine Gardens, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2018-08-03 | £374,157 |
| 5 Marine Gardens, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2016-12-21 | £371,461 |
| 15 Marine Gardens, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2016-05-18 | £323,361 |
NE26 1EG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| 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 | 4,124 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 | 320 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coquet Park First School The Links , NE26 1TQ | 4out of 4 | 798 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appletree Gardens First School Appletree Gardens , Monkseaton NE25 8XS | 3out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southridge First School Cranleigh Place , Beaumont Park Estate NE25 9UD | 4out of 4 | 1,375 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockcliffe First School Grafton Road , NE26 2NR | 4out of 4 | 1,436 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 982 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton High School Seatonville Road , NE25 9EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,909 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden High School Hartington Road , Cullercoats NE30 3RZ | 3out of 4 | 2,362 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | 3out of 4 | 2,827 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | 3out of 4 | 3,752 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 | 847 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton Middle School Vernon Drive , Monkseaton NE25 8JN | 2out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Gardens Middle School Valley Gardens , NE25 9AQ | 4out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Middle School Kielder Road , South Wellfield NE25 9QW | 3out of 4 | 2,712 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 | 3,731 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 | 1,864 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands School Beach Road , Tynemouth NE30 2QR | 3out of 4 | 2,760 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorbridge Earsdon Road , Shiremoor NE27 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,911 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside House School Station Road , Backworth NE27 0AB | - not rated | 4,862 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahar Restaurant | 238 Park View, Whitley Bay | 89 yd | |
| Zamorins | 179 - 183 Park View, Whitley Bay | 132 yd | |
| Little Lobo | 1 - 5 Countess Avenue, Whitley Bay | 156 yd | |
| Fox And Finch | 155 - 157 Park View, Whitley Bay | 159 yd | |
| The Vintage Powder Room And Tea Shop | 164 - 166 Park View, Whitley Bay | 212 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert And Smith's | 201 Park View, Whitley Bay | 115 yd | |
| Square And Compass Bar | 207 Park View, Whitley Bay | 115 yd | |
| Nord Bottle Shop | 165 - 167 Park View, Whitley Bay | 159 yd | |
| Whitley Bay Comrades Club \& Cafe | 13/14, The Links | 339 yd | |
| Al Bear | 46 - 60 Park View, Whitley Bay | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Palace | 145 Park View, Whitley Bay | 211 yd | |
| Jade Lagoon | 40 Ilfracombe Gardens, Whitley Bay | 242 yd | |
| Pantrinis Per Sempre Ltd | 11/13, Marine Avenue | 271 yd | |
| Whitley Whaler | 3 Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay | 271 yd | |
| Bean & Bite | 61 Park View, Whitley Bay | 397 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Local | Units 13 And 14, Park View Shopping Centre | 448 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Park First School PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 209 yd |
| Ymca (North Tyneside, Whitley Bay Branch) (Closed) Grosvenor Drive | squash courts | 685 yd |
| Marden Bridge Sports Centre MARDEN BRIDGE SPORTS CENTRE MARDEN BRIDGE SPORTS CENTRE HILLHEADS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 752 yd |
| Churchill Playing Fields CHURCHILL PAVILION PLAYINGFIELDS CHURCHILL PAVILION PLAYINGFIELDS HARTLEY AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 809 yd |
| Sands Ladies Leisure (Closed) WHITLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 829 yd |
| Coquet Park Primary School THE LINKS | 839 yd | |
| Waves THE LINKS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 855 yd |
| Whitley Bay Rockcliff Rfc LOVAINE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,047 yd |
| Whitley Bay Cricket Club HOTSPUR AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,069 yd |
| Whitley Bay High School DENEHOLM | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,069 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 | 113.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.