Clarence Crescent is in Whitley Bay and in North Tyneside district. NE26 2DZ 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 Clarence Crescent, Whitley Bay, NE26 2DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE26 2DY, NE26 2RD, NE26 2QZ, NE26 2DT, NE26 2EA, NE26 2DX, NE26 2RA, NE26 2DS, NE25 8QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE26 2DZ 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 Clarence Crescent 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.
Clarence Crescent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Clarence Crescent, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2024-09-12 | £509,860 |
| 11 Clarence Crescent, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-02-27 | £529,263 |
| 4 Clarence Crescent, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £470,500 | 2021-11-26 | £545,364 |
| 2 Clarence Crescent, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £214,000 | 2021-04-16 | £257,734 |
| 2 Clarence Crescent, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2020-11-02 | £188,363 |
NE26 2DZ 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 | 3,309 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 | 652 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marine Park First School Park Road , NE26 1LT | 4out of 4 | 888 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cullercoats Primary School Marden Avenue , Cullercoats NE30 4PB | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Farringdon Road , Cullercoats NE30 3EY | - not rated | 1,117 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appletree Gardens First School Appletree Gardens , Monkseaton NE25 8XS | 3out of 4 | 1,485 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 | 1,586 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton High School Seatonville Road , NE25 9EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,803 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitley Bay High School Deneholm , NE25 9AS | 4out of 4 | 1,836 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | 3out of 4 | 2,246 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | 3out of 4 | 3,559 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 | 510 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton Middle School Vernon Drive , Monkseaton NE25 8JN | 2out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Gardens Middle School Valley Gardens , NE25 9AQ | 4out of 4 | 2,000 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Middle School Kielder Road , South Wellfield NE25 9QW | 3out of 4 | 3,302 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 | 2,857 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 | 2,095 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlawn School Drumoyne Gardens , West Monkseaton NE25 9DL | 3out of 4 | 2,128 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorbridge Earsdon Road , Shiremoor NE27 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 4,452 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside House School Station Road , Backworth NE27 0AB | - not rated | 5,364 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dil And The Bear | Units 4 To 7 Whitley Bay Metro Station, Station Square | 83 yd | |
| Lynian's Cafe | 31 Station Road, Whitley Bay | 95 yd | |
| The Ticket Office | Unit 1 Whitley Bay Metro Station, Station Square | 106 yd | |
| Sushi Me Rollin | 14 Station Road, Whitley Bay | 129 yd | |
| Pranzo | 16 Station Road, Whitley Bay | 129 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| R A O B Club | 212 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay | 255 yd | |
| Tanner Smiths | 17 - 19 South Parade | 309 yd | |
| The Brewery And Whitley Bay Brewing Company | 1 - 2 South Parade, Whitley Bay | 378 yd | |
| Vineyard 72 | 10 York Road, Whitley Bay | 418 yd | |
| The Fire Station | 18 York Road, Whitley Bay | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lauras Fish Bar | 32 Station Road, Whitley Bay | 58 yd | |
| Spice Bay | 10 Station Road, Whitley Bay | 130 yd | |
| Pablo Eggsgobao | 12 Station Road, Whitley Bay | 130 yd | |
| Papa John's | 191 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay | 140 yd | |
| Yangtze River | 199 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay | 140 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Local | Units 13 And 14, Park View Shopping Centre | 481 yd | |
| Cooperative North East Ltd | N E CO OP, John Street | 612 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sands Ladies Leisure (Closed) WHITLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 149 yd |
| Ymca (North Tyneside, Whitley Bay Branch) (Closed) Grosvenor Drive | squash courts | 423 yd |
| Marden Bridge Sports Centre MARDEN BRIDGE SPORTS CENTRE MARDEN BRIDGE SPORTS CENTRE HILLHEADS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 569 yd |
| Whitley Bay Rockcliff Rfc LOVAINE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 642 yd |
| Whitley Bay Cricket Club HOTSPUR AVENUE | grass pitches | 836 yd |
| Curves (North Shields) FARRINGDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 926 yd |
| Marine Park First School PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 940 yd |
| Whitley Bay Ice Rink HILLHEADS ROAD | ice rinks | 1,053 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 181.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.