Westminster Close, Whitley Bay, NE26 2NY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE26 2NY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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	48.7%	52.1%	3.4%	51.0%	1.1%
Male	51.3%	47.9%	-3.4%	49.0%	-1.1%

Partnership Status

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	44.2%	40.4%	-3.8%	37.9%	2.5%
Married: Opposite sex	36.5%	39.6%	3.1%	44.2%	-4.6%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	3.2%	0.8%	-2.4%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	11.6%	11.5%	-0.1%	9.1%	2.4%
Widowed	4.6%	6.9%	2.3%	6.1%	0.8%

Health

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	42.9%	41.5%	-1.4%	48.4%	-6.9%
Good health	40.8%	35.9%	-4.9%	33.6%	2.3%
Fair health	12.5%	18.3%	5.8%	12.7%	5.6%
Bad health	2.9%	3.6%	0.7%	4.0%	-0.4%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.7%	-0.2%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 51.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	10.2%	10.3%	0.1%	18.2%	-7.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.2%	4.9%	-6.3%	9.6%	-4.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20%	10.3%	-9.7%	13.4%	-3.1%
Apprenticeship	5.3%	6.5%	1.2%	5.3%	1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.5%	12.9%	2.4%	16.9%	-4.0%
Degree or Similar	40%	51.3%	11.3%	33.8%	17.5%
Other	2.8%	3.8%	1.0%	2.8%	1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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)
Bangladeshi	1.2%	2.6%	1.4%	1.1%	1.5%
Chinese	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	1.7%	1.3%	-0.4%	0.8%	0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	1.2%	0.6%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	94.2%	94.2%	0.0%	81.4%	12.8%
Arab	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.6%	0.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.7% 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	94.2%	96.7%	2.5%	83.2%	13.5%
European Union	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	6.1%	-5.8%
Africa	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	3.2%	2.9%	-0.3%	5.6%	-2.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.6%	96.7%	3.1%	83.2%	13.5%
10+ Years	0%	2.9%	2.9%	9.8%	-6.9%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4.7%	0%	-4.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.9%	76.7%	14.2%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
No passport held	8.8%	13.5%	-4.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	51.8%	37.2%	14.6%
Christian	41%	46.2%	-5.2%
Muslim	2.9%	6.5%	-3.6%
Not answered	4.2%	6.0%	-1.8%

Safety

Is Westminster Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westminster Close was 36.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.2% lower than the Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Westminster Close has the 44th lowest crime rate of 94 local areas in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South and the 242nd lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£46,800

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in NE26 2NY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Westminster Close are based on 49 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Tyneside.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Westminster Close, Whitley Bay, NE26 2NY

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE26 2NY

Average Price
£211,836

Semi-Detached
£247,732

Terraced
£229,239

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£150,381

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Westminster Close

Average Price
£222,533

Semi-Detached
£251,316

Terraced
£242,610

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£170,369

Other
£1,259

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Westminster CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Westminster Close, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£149,950	2024-06-25	£155,905
17 Westminster Close, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£185,000	2024-06-03	£197,221
9 Westminster Close, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£185,000	2022-12-16	£191,954
10 Westminster Close, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£200,000	2022-01-11	£233,111
10 Westminster Close, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£166,500	2021-07-12	£199,155

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE26 2NY

Employment

NE26 2NY 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	95
Retired	64
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	24
Long-Term Sick or disabled	14
Student (economically inactive)	11
Unemployed	8
Looking after home or family	8
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Education	35
Human health and social work activities	34
Professional, scientific and technical activities	18
Manufacturing	15
Construction	14
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Other	13
Information and communication	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Transport and storage	8
Administrative and support service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	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	3,238 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rockcliffe First School Grafton Road , NE26 2NR	4out of 4	262 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cullercoats Primary School Marden Avenue , Cullercoats NE30 4PB	3out of 4	908 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Marine Park First School Park Road , NE26 1LT	4out of 4	1,101 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Farringdon Road , Cullercoats NE30 3EY	- not rated	1,304 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Monkhouse Primary School Wallington Avenue , NE30 3SH	3out of 4	1,726 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Marden High School Hartington Road , Cullercoats NE30 3RZ	3out of 4	1,603 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Monkseaton High School Seatonville Road , NE25 9EQ	3out of 4	2,130 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Whitley Bay High School Deneholm , NE25 9AS	4out of 4	2,177 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU	3out of 4	2,378 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic High School Lynn Road , NE29 8LF	3out of 4	3,827 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Marden Bridge Middle School Lovaine Avenue , NE25 8RW	3out of 4	887 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Monkseaton Middle School Vernon Drive , Monkseaton NE25 8JN	2out of 4	1,759 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Valley Gardens Middle School Valley Gardens , NE25 9AQ	4out of 4	2,361 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wellfield Middle School Kielder Road , South Wellfield NE25 9QW	3out of 4	3,692 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kings Priory School Huntington Place , Tynemouth NE30 4RF	3out of 4	2,716 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Southlands School Beach Road , Tynemouth NE30 2QR	3out of 4	2,179 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Woodlawn School Drumoyne Gardens , West Monkseaton NE25 9DL	3out of 4	2,507 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Moorbridge Earsdon Road , Shiremoor NE27 0HJ	3out of 4	4,841 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Whitley Bay Hub	158 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay	273 yd
Shahenshah	187 - 189 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay	381 yd
Shampan Indian Restaurant	185 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay	381 yd
Shikara	181 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay	381 yd
Waffles And Cones	197 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay	381 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
R A O B Club	212 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay	534 yd
Tanner Smiths	17 - 19 South Parade	582 yd
Cullercoats Crescent Club And Institute Ltd	9 Victoria Crescent, Cullercoats	589 yd
Queens Head	Front Street, Cullercoats	606 yd
The Brewery And Whitley Bay Brewing Company	1 - 2 South Parade, Whitley Bay	621 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sheba Tandoori Take Away	90 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay	117 yd
Chengs	150/152, Whitley Road	208 yd
Decamp Tea \& Coffee	Unit 3, West Monkseaton Metro Station	263 yd
China Coast	1 Eskdale Terrace, Whitley Bay	318 yd
Papa John's	191 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay	381 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Cooperative North East Ltd	N E CO OP, John Street		442 yd
Sainsburys Local	Units 13 And 14, Park View Shopping Centre		830 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sands Ladies Leisure (Closed) WHITLEY ROAD	health and fitness suite	394 yd
Ymca (North Tyneside, Whitley Bay Branch) (Closed) Grosvenor Drive	squash courts	812 yd
Marden Bridge Sports Centre MARDEN BRIDGE SPORTS CENTRE MARDEN BRIDGE SPORTS CENTRE HILLHEADS ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	955 yd
Whitley Bay Rockcliff Rfc LOVAINE AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	983 yd
Curves (North Shields) FARRINGDON ROAD	health and fitness suite	1,044 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	57.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	59.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.