Grosvenor Drive is in Whitley Bay and in North Tyneside district. NE26 2JB is located in the Whitley Bay North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tynemouth. This postcode has been in use since 2013-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grosvenor Drive, Whitley Bay, NE26 2JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE26 2JP, NE26 2JQ, NE26 2JH, NE26 2JL, NE26 2HX, NE26 2JT, NE26 2TX, NE26 2HY, NE26 2JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE26 2JB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 52% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 50.5% | 48% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NE26 2JB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.8% | 25.3% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.7% | 57.5% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 13.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 6.7% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 6% | 8.4% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 57% | 63.1% | 6.1% | 48.4% | 14.7% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 25.7% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -7.9% |
| Fair health | 8% | 7.9% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 2JB this area, 8% 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 50.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.1% | 8% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 5.9% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 12.9% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 15.4% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.8% | 50.3% | 1.5% | 33.8% | 16.5% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 96.6% | 96.2% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 97.2% | 94% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 94% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 76.7% | 13.8% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.3% | 37.2% | 13.1% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grosvenor Drive was 65.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.6% lower than the Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grosvenor Drive has the 36th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South and the 347th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Marden Court Grosvenor Drive, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-11-13 | £265,781 |
| 16 Marden Court Grosvenor Drive, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-09-30 | £262,832 |
| 2 Marden Court Grosvenor Drive, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-07-23 | £280,088 |
| 8 Marden Court Grosvenor Drive, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2022-12-20 | £197,743 |
| 12 Marden Court Grosvenor Drive, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2022-12-16 | £187,654 |
NE26 2JB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 117 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Education | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 3,449 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 | 805 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Farringdon Road , Cullercoats NE30 3EY | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockcliffe First School Grafton Road , NE26 2NR | 4out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appletree Gardens First School Appletree Gardens , Monkseaton NE25 8XS | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cullercoats Primary School Marden Avenue , Cullercoats NE30 4PB | 3out of 4 | 1,378 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 | 1,484 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton High School Seatonville Road , NE25 9EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden High School Hartington Road , Cullercoats NE30 3RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,687 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | 3out of 4 | 2,189 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | 3out of 4 | 3,308 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 | 198 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton Middle School Vernon Drive , Monkseaton NE25 8JN | 2out of 4 | 955 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Gardens Middle School Valley Gardens , NE25 9AQ | 4out of 4 | 1,617 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Middle School Kielder Road , South Wellfield NE25 9QW | 3out of 4 | 2,879 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 | 3,072 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 | 1,726 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands School Beach Road , Tynemouth NE30 2QR | 3out of 4 | 2,098 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorbridge Earsdon Road , Shiremoor NE27 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 4,029 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside House School Station Road , Backworth NE27 0AB | - not rated | 4,945 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale School Langdale Gardens , Howdon NE28 0HG | 3out of 4 | 5,237 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn & Oak Soft Play | Unit 1, 305 Whitley Road | 201 yd | |
| Room 305 | Unit 2, 305 Whitley Road | 201 yd | |
| Rustic Cup | 28 Park View, Whitley Bay | 225 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 6, Park View Shopping Centre | 265 yd | |
| Whitley Bean | 69 Victoria Terrace, Whitley Bay | 282 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fat Ox | 278 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay | 221 yd | |
| The Dog And Rabbit | 36 Park View, Whitley Bay | 224 yd | |
| Al Bear | 46 - 60 Park View, Whitley Bay | 227 yd | |
| Masonic Hall | Norham Road, Whitley Bay | 324 yd | |
| Vineyard 72 | 10 York Road, Whitley Bay | 374 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 301 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay | 201 yd | |
| Turkish Delight | 44 Park View, Whitley Bay | 227 yd | |
| Plaza Pizza | 65 Victoria Terrace, Whitley Bay | 282 yd | |
| Dick's Pizza | 65 Park View, Whitley Bay | 310 yd | |
| Bean & Bite | 61 Park View, Whitley Bay | 317 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Local | Units 13 And 14, Park View Shopping Centre | 265 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Store, Foxhunters Road | 916 yd | |
| Cooperative North East Ltd | N E CO OP, John Street | 963 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (North Tyneside, Whitley Bay Branch) (Closed) Grosvenor Drive | squash courts | 10 yd |
| Marden Bridge Sports Centre MARDEN BRIDGE SPORTS CENTRE MARDEN BRIDGE SPORTS CENTRE HILLHEADS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 174 yd |
| Whitley Bay Rockcliff Rfc LOVAINE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 408 yd |
| Sands Ladies Leisure (Closed) WHITLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 467 yd |
| Whitley Bay Cricket Club HOTSPUR AVENUE | grass pitches | 520 yd |
| Whitley Bay Ice Rink HILLHEADS ROAD | ice rinks | 720 yd |
| Marine Park First School PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 795 yd |
| Hillheads Park FOOTBALL PITCH AT HILLHEADS PARK FOOTBALL PITCH AT HILLHEADS PARK RINK WAY | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| Curves (North Shields) FARRINGDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 989 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.