Victoria Avenue is in Whitley Bay and in North Tyneside district. NE26 2BA 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 Victoria Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 2BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE26 2AY, NE26 2AT, NE26 2AP, NE26 2AU, NE26 2AZ, NE26 2AJ, NE26 2AL, NE26 2AF, NE26 2AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE26 2BA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 48.1% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 52.3% | 51.9% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 | 36.8% | 39.1% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.6% | 46% | 4.4% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 8.7% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.6% | 52.2% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 31.7% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 11.4% | -5.1% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
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 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.5% | 14.2% | -10.3% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 7.6% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 10.2% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 10.9% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.1% | 49.1% | 13.0% | 33.8% | 15.3% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% 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 | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 91.6% | 92% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 10.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 91.9% 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 | 90.7% | 91.9% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 3.1% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 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 | 90.7% | 90.9% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 5.8% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 1.1% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.7% | 37.2% | 24.5% |
| Christian | 30.3% | 46.2% | -15.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria Avenue was 49.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.1% lower than the Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Victoria Avenue has the 45th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South and the 294th lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Victoria Avenue, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2024-12-06 | £511,952 |
| 45 Victoria Avenue, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £2,350 | 2024-03-15 | £2,438 |
| 51 Victoria Avenue, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-11-26 | £434,669 |
| 19 Victoria Avenue, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £397,000 | 2020-11-24 | £497,554 |
| Flat 2 53 Victoria Avenue, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £56,000 | 2020-11-05 | £67,187 |
NE26 2BA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Education | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,578 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockcliffe First School Grafton Road , NE26 2NR | 4out of 4 | 563 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marine Park First School Park Road , NE26 1LT | 4out of 4 | 730 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cullercoats Primary School Marden Avenue , Cullercoats NE30 4PB | 3out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Farringdon Road , Cullercoats NE30 3EY | - not rated | 1,474 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coquet Park First School The Links , NE26 1TQ | 4out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Community 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 | 1,859 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden High School Hartington Road , Cullercoats NE30 3RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,894 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton High School Seatonville Road , NE25 9EQ | 3out of 4 | 2,137 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | 3out of 4 | 2,596 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | 3out of 4 | 3,913 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 | 820 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton Middle School Vernon Drive , Monkseaton NE25 8JN | 2out of 4 | 1,614 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Gardens Middle School Valley Gardens , NE25 9AQ | 4out of 4 | 2,066 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Middle School Kielder Road , South Wellfield NE25 9QW | 3out of 4 | 3,480 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 | 3,079 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 | 2,394 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands School Beach Road , Tynemouth NE30 2QR | 3out of 4 | 2,432 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorbridge Earsdon Road , Shiremoor NE27 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 4,654 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Casetta | 33 Esplanade, Whitley Bay | 113 yd | |
| Grapes Cafe | 164 - 166 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay | 205 yd | |
| Whitley Tandoori | 40/42, Esplanade | 219 yd | |
| Whitley Bay Hub | 158 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay | 220 yd | |
| Shahenshah | 187 - 189 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay | 229 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club Havana | Havana, 34 - 36 South Parade | 274 yd | |
| R A O B Club | 212 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay | 277 yd | |
| Tanner Smiths | 17 - 19 South Parade | 297 yd | |
| The Brewery And Whitley Bay Brewing Company | 1 - 2 South Parade, Whitley Bay | 299 yd | |
| Promenade Club Ltd | 43/45, North Parade | 330 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 165 - 167 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay | 229 yd | |
| Papa John's | 191 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay | 229 yd | |
| Yangtze River | 199 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay | 229 yd | |
| Chengs | 150/152, Whitley Road | 245 yd | |
| Spice Bay | 10 Station Road, Whitley Bay | 269 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Local | Units 13 And 14, Park View Shopping Centre | 572 yd | |
| Cooperative North East Ltd | N E CO OP, John Street | 792 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sands Ladies Leisure (Closed) WHITLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 227 yd |
| Ymca (North Tyneside, Whitley Bay Branch) (Closed) Grosvenor Drive | squash courts | 676 yd |
| Marine Park First School PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 825 yd |
| Marden Bridge Sports Centre MARDEN BRIDGE SPORTS CENTRE MARDEN BRIDGE SPORTS CENTRE HILLHEADS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 843 yd |
| Whitley Bay Rockcliff Rfc LOVAINE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 983 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 | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| 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 | 156.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.