Albany Gardens is in Whitley Bay and in North Tyneside district. NE26 2DY 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 Albany Gardens, Whitley Bay, NE26 2DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE26 2DZ, NE26 2RD, NE26 2DT, NE26 2DN, NE26 2DS, NE26 2RA, NE26 2QZ, NE26 2QY, NE26 2LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE26 2DY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.7% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.3% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 49.6% | 40.1% | -9.5% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.8% | 36.3% | 6.5% | 44.2% | -7.9% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 14.5% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 50.6% | 49.4% | -1.2% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 33% | 35.2% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 10.8% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 50.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16% | 11.1% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 6.5% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 8.4% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 17.2% | 1.2% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.9% | 50.6% | 14.7% | 33.8% | 16.8% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.4% | 4.5% | 0.1% | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 93.1% | 85.5% | -7.6% | 81.4% | 4.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 90% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 90% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 3.3% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.1% | 90% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 6.4% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 0.3% | -3.2% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 1.2% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56% | 37.2% | 18.8% |
| Christian | 33.1% | 46.2% | -13.1% |
| Muslim | 8.1% | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albany Gardens was 323.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 274.6% higher than the Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Albany Gardens has the 6th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South and the 43rd highest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 166.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33A Albany Gardens, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-02-11 | £170,501 |
| 25 Albany Gardens, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £445,599 | 2023-01-11 | £468,770 |
| 21 Albany Gardens, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2022-10-07 | £165,430 |
| 24 Albany Gardens, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2019-08-15 | £402,430 |
| 21 Albany Gardens, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2017-12-08 | £158,768 |
NE26 2DY 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 | 103 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 3,351 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 | 628 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marine Park First School Park Road , NE26 1LT | 4out of 4 | 853 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cullercoats Primary School Marden Avenue , Cullercoats NE30 4PB | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Farringdon Road , Cullercoats NE30 3EY | - not rated | 1,173 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appletree Gardens First School Appletree Gardens , Monkseaton NE25 8XS | 3out of 4 | 1,523 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marden High School Hartington Road , Cullercoats NE30 3RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,634 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitley Bay High School Deneholm , NE25 9AS | 4out of 4 | 1,833 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton High School Seatonville Road , NE25 9EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,853 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | 3out of 4 | 2,301 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | 3out of 4 | 3,614 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 | 553 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton Middle School Vernon Drive , Monkseaton NE25 8JN | 2out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Gardens Middle School Valley Gardens , NE25 9AQ | 4out of 4 | 2,004 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Middle School Kielder Road , South Wellfield NE25 9QW | 3out of 4 | 3,326 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 | 2,892 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southlands School Beach Road , Tynemouth NE30 2QR | 3out of 4 | 2,148 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlawn School Drumoyne Gardens , West Monkseaton NE25 9DL | 3out of 4 | 2,166 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorbridge Earsdon Road , Shiremoor NE27 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 4,480 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside House School Station Road , Backworth NE27 0AB | - not rated | 5,395 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shahenshah | 187 - 189 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay | 86 yd | |
| Shampan Indian Restaurant | 185 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay | 86 yd | |
| Shikara | 181 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay | 86 yd | |
| Waffles And Cones | 197 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay | 86 yd | |
| Sushi Me Rollin | 14 Station Road, Whitley Bay | 88 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| R A O B Club | 212 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay | 221 yd | |
| Tanner Smiths | 17 - 19 South Parade | 276 yd | |
| The Brewery And Whitley Bay Brewing Company | 1 - 2 South Parade, Whitley Bay | 341 yd | |
| Club Havana | Havana, 34 - 36 South Parade | 387 yd | |
| Vineyard 72 | 10 York Road, Whitley Bay | 396 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lauras Fish Bar | 32 Station Road, Whitley Bay | 55 yd | |
| Papa John's | 191 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay | 86 yd | |
| Yangtze River | 199 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay | 86 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 165 - 167 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay | 87 yd | |
| Spice Bay | 10 Station Road, Whitley Bay | 90 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Local | Units 13 And 14, Park View Shopping Centre | 476 yd | |
| Cooperative North East Ltd | N E CO OP, John Street | 632 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sands Ladies Leisure (Closed) WHITLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 97 yd |
| Ymca (North Tyneside, Whitley Bay Branch) (Closed) Grosvenor Drive | squash courts | 451 yd |
| Marden Bridge Sports Centre MARDEN BRIDGE SPORTS CENTRE MARDEN BRIDGE SPORTS CENTRE HILLHEADS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 604 yd |
| Whitley Bay Rockcliff Rfc LOVAINE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 693 yd |
| Whitley Bay Cricket Club HOTSPUR AVENUE | grass pitches | 883 yd |
| Marine Park First School PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 911 yd |
| Curves (North Shields) FARRINGDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 979 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 | 233.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.