Park View is in Whitley Bay and in North Tyneside district. NE26 3QL 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 Park View, Whitley Bay, NE26 3QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE26 3RL, NE26 2SB, NE26 3PT, NE26 3RH, NE26 2TP, NE26 2TH, NE26 1DR, NE26 1DT, NE26 2SE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE26 3QL 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 | 53.2% | 51.7% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 46.8% | 48.3% | 1.5% | 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 | 38.1% | 34.7% | -3.4% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 41.2% | 3.7% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 9.2% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 13.1% | 12.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
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% | 48.6% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 34.1% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 14.8% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 21% | 12.8% | -8.2% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 6.7% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 11.7% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 3.7% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 17.1% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.7% | 43% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 9.2% |
| Other | 4% | 5% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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 | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.5% | 92.3% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 89.7% 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 | 90% | 89.7% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 89.5% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 0.6% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0.9% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park View was 321.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 272.9% higher than the Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Park View has the 7th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South and the 44th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 119.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Park View, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2015-02-20 | £187,364 |
| 110 Park View, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2013-08-21 | £186,083 |
| 110 Park View, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2003-08-14 | £168,647 |
| 106 Park View, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2003-08-14 | £168,647 |
| 100 Park View, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2003-06-13 | £211,109 |
NE26 3QL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NE26 3QL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 89 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,770 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 | 585 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appletree Gardens First School Appletree Gardens , Monkseaton NE25 8XS | 3out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coquet Park First School The Links , NE26 1TQ | 4out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockcliffe First School Grafton Road , NE26 2NR | 4out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Farringdon Road , Cullercoats NE30 3EY | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,174 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton High School Seatonville Road , NE25 9EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,598 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden High School Hartington Road , Cullercoats NE30 3RZ | 3out of 4 | 2,006 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | 3out of 4 | 2,458 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | 3out of 4 | 3,441 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 | 480 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton Middle School Vernon Drive , Monkseaton NE25 8JN | 2out of 4 | 885 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Gardens Middle School Valley Gardens , NE25 9AQ | 4out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Middle School Kielder Road , South Wellfield NE25 9QW | 3out of 4 | 2,697 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 | 3,400 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 | 1,674 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands School Beach Road , Tynemouth NE30 2QR | 3out of 4 | 2,391 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorbridge Earsdon Road , Shiremoor NE27 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,874 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside House School Station Road , Backworth NE27 0AB | - not rated | 4,807 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale School Langdale Gardens , Howdon NE28 0HG | 3out of 4 | 5,341 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number 129 Coffee Shop | 129 Park View, Whitley Bay | 116 yd | |
| Rustic Cup | 28 Park View, Whitley Bay | 132 yd | |
| Rendezvous Cafe | Dukes Walk, Whitley Bay | 151 yd | |
| The Vintage Powder Room And Tea Shop | 164 - 166 Park View, Whitley Bay | 161 yd | |
| Sorrento Ristorante Italiano | 150 Park View, Whitley Bay | 161 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Bear | 46 - 60 Park View, Whitley Bay | 130 yd | |
| The Dog And Rabbit | 36 Park View, Whitley Bay | 131 yd | |
| Masonic Hall | Norham Road, Whitley Bay | 139 yd | |
| Nord Bottle Shop | 165 - 167 Park View, Whitley Bay | 237 yd | |
| The Fat Ox | 278 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay | 243 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bean & Bite | 61 Park View, Whitley Bay | 35 yd | |
| Dick's Pizza | 65 Park View, Whitley Bay | 39 yd | |
| Turkish Delight | 44 Park View, Whitley Bay | 130 yd | |
| Sea Palace | 145 Park View, Whitley Bay | 176 yd | |
| Subway | 301 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay | 282 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Local | Units 13 And 14, Park View Shopping Centre | 211 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (North Tyneside, Whitley Bay Branch) (Closed) Grosvenor Drive | squash courts | 336 yd |
| Marden Bridge Sports Centre MARDEN BRIDGE SPORTS CENTRE MARDEN BRIDGE SPORTS CENTRE HILLHEADS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 382 yd |
| Marine Park First School PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 532 yd |
| Sands Ladies Leisure (Closed) WHITLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 643 yd |
| Whitley Bay Rockcliff Rfc LOVAINE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Whitley Bay Cricket Club HOTSPUR AVENUE | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| Whitley Bay Ice Rink HILLHEADS ROAD | ice rinks | 853 yd |
| Churchill Playing Fields CHURCHILL PAVILION PLAYINGFIELDS CHURCHILL PAVILION PLAYINGFIELDS HARTLEY AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 946 yd |
| Hillheads Park FOOTBALL PITCH AT HILLHEADS PARK FOOTBALL PITCH AT HILLHEADS PARK RINK WAY | grass pitches | 993 yd |
| Monkseaton Middle School VERNON DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,006 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 | 35.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 3.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.