South Parade is in Whitley Bay and in North Tyneside district. NE26 2RF 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 South Parade, Whitley Bay, NE26 2RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE26 2AD, NE26 2AB, NE26 2AQ, NE26 2AR, NE26 2RQ, NE26 2RG, NE26 1NU, NE26 1NX, NE26 2RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE26 2RF is primarily male, with 54.5% of the population 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 | 42.6% | 45.5% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -5.5% |
| Male | 57.4% | 54.5% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 5.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NE26 2RF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 51.6% | 55.6% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 17.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.8% | 28.4% | 2.6% | 44.2% | -15.8% |
| Separated | 5% | 5.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 8.9% | -5.9% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 | 43.1% | 46.2% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 35.5% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 14.2% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.8% | 19.8% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 7.2% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 11.5% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 16% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.4% | 38.4% | 12.0% | 33.8% | 4.6% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 92% | 87.8% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 6.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 89.4% 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 | 94.5% | 89.4% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 89.8% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 6.7% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.3% | 37.2% | 22.1% |
| Christian | 26.2% | 46.2% | -20.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Parade was 188.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 177.3% higher than the Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Parade has the 12th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South and the 86th highest crime rate of 705 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 116.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 - 51 South Parade, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £210,025 | 2002-06-10 | £708,834 |
| Full-Time Employee | 123 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Other | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 3,677 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 | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockcliffe First School Grafton Road , NE26 2NR | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coquet Park First School The Links , NE26 1TQ | - not rated | 1,364 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cullercoats Primary School Marden Avenue , Cullercoats NE30 4PB | 3out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton Village First School Bygate Road , Monkseaton NE25 8BN | - not rated | 1,402 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,740 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden High School Hartington Road , Cullercoats NE30 3RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,977 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton High School Seatonville Road , NE25 9EQ | - not rated | 2,120 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | - not rated | 2,650 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | 2out of 4 | 2,650 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 802 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton Middle School Vernon Drive , Monkseaton NE25 8JW | 3out of 4 | 1,550 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Gardens Middle School Valley Gardens , NE25 9AQ | - not rated | 1,952 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Middle School Kielder Road , South Wellfield NE25 9QW | 3out of 4 | 3,387 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shiremoor Middle School Earsdon Road , Shiremoor NE27 0HJ | - not rated | 4,497 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tynemouth College Hawkeys Lane , NE29 9BZ | - not rated | 3,745 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,190 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Tutorial Unit Chapel Lane Education Centre , Chapel Lane NE25 8AD | - not rated | 1,551 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlawn School Drumoyne Gardens , West Monkseaton NE25 9DL | 3out of 4 | 2,336 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands School Beach Road , Tynemouth NE30 2QR | 3out of 4 | 2,498 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Huntington Place , Tynemouth NE30 4RF | - not rated | 3,316 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashleigh School Charlotte Street , NE30 1BP | - not rated | 4,052 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Glass House | 46 - 50 South Parade, Whitley Bay | 69 yd | |
| No Fret | 52 South Parade, Whitley Bay | 80 yd | |
| Turknaz | Aruba, 57 North Parade | 114 yd | |
| La Casetta | 33 Esplanade, Whitley Bay | 131 yd | |
| Whitley Tandoori | 40/42, Esplanade | 174 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club Havana | Havana, 34 - 36 South Parade | 46 yd | |
| The Brewery And Whitley Bay Brewing Company | 1 - 2 South Parade, Whitley Bay | 99 yd | |
| Promenade Club Ltd | 43/45, North Parade | 111 yd | |
| Tanner Smiths | 17 - 19 South Parade | 148 yd | |
| R A O B Club | 212 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay | 176 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixy Chicken | 210 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay | 176 yd | |
| Kebab King | 222 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay | 176 yd | |
| Papillon Pizza | 236 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay | 193 yd | |
| Tasty Turk | 236 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay | 246 yd | |
| Red Coral Chop Suey House | 11 Station Road, Whitley Bay | 264 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Local | Units 13 And 14, Park View Shopping Centre | 385 yd | |
| Cooperative North East Ltd | N E CO OP, John Street | 959 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sands Ladies Leisure (Closed) WHITLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 263 yd |
| Ymca (North Tyneside, Whitley Bay Branch) (Closed) Grosvenor Drive | squash courts | 562 yd |
| Marine Park First School PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 605 yd |
| Marden Bridge Sports Centre MARDEN BRIDGE SPORTS CENTRE MARDEN BRIDGE SPORTS CENTRE HILLHEADS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Whitley Bay Rockcliff Rfc LOVAINE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 927 yd |
| Whitley Bay Cricket Club HOTSPUR AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,073 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.