Links Avenue is in Whitley Bay and in North Tyneside district. NE26 3UH is located in the St Mary's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tynemouth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Links Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 3UH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE26 3HL, NE26 3TU, NE26 3TS, NE26 3EN, NE26 3EL, NE26 3TT, NE26 3EH, NE26 3TP, NE26 3EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE26 3UH has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.1% of the population 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 | 53.7% | 58.1% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 7.1% |
| Male | 46.3% | 41.9% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -7.1% |
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 3UH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.9% 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 | 10.6% | 16.5% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -21.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 71.6% | 66.9% | -4.7% | 44.2% | 22.7% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 13.3% | 11.6% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
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 | 36.6% | 51.5% | 14.9% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 30.9% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 22.2% | 11.6% | -10.6% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4.3% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 20.2% | 12.3% | -7.9% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 9.8% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 13.9% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.3% | 7.8% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 12.3% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.3% | 40.6% | 10.3% | 33.8% | 6.8% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.4% | 97% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 98.8% | 96.4% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 96.7% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.4% | 76.7% | 12.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 54.8% | 46.2% | 8.6% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Links Avenue was 21.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.7% lower than the Monkseaton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Links Avenue has the 17th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Monkseaton and the 142nd lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 115 Links Avenue, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2017-12-15 | £353,797 |
| 110 Links Avenue, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £244,000 | 2017-09-20 | £341,275 |
| 108 Links Avenue, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £269,000 | 2016-06-17 | £386,549 |
| 98 Links Avenue, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2015-04-14 | £371,647 |
| 95 Links Avenue, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2015-02-24 | £467,045 |
NE26 3UH 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NE26 3UH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 106 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Other | 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 | 5,290 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitley Lodge First School Woodburn Drive , NE26 3HW | 3out of 4 | 277 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coquet Park First School The Links , NE26 1TQ | 4out of 4 | 566 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southridge First School Cranleigh Place , Beaumont Park Estate NE25 9UD | 4out of 4 | 762 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marine Park First School Park Road , NE26 1LT | 4out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appletree Gardens First School Appletree Gardens , Monkseaton NE25 8XS | 3out of 4 | 2,011 yd | Foundation 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 | 704 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton High School Seatonville Road , NE25 9EQ | 3out of 4 | 2,697 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden High School Hartington Road , Cullercoats NE30 3RZ | 3out of 4 | 3,527 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU | 3out of 4 | 3,873 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Lynn Road , NE29 8LF | 3out of 4 | 4,429 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Gardens Middle School Valley Gardens , NE25 9AQ | 4out of 4 | 944 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton Middle School Vernon Drive , Monkseaton NE25 8JN | 2out of 4 | 1,800 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden Bridge Middle School Lovaine Avenue , NE25 8RW | 3out of 4 | 1,997 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Middle School Kielder Road , South Wellfield NE25 9QW | 3out of 4 | 2,448 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whytrig Community Middle School Elsdon Avenue , Seaton Delaval NE25 0BP | 2out of 4 | 4,666 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 | 4,925 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 | 2,289 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorbridge Earsdon Road , Shiremoor NE27 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,608 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands School Beach Road , Tynemouth NE30 2QR | 3out of 4 | 3,859 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside House School Station Road , Backworth NE27 0AB | - not rated | 4,568 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Whitley Bay Treehouse | 1A Claremont Crescent, Whitley Bay | 106 yd | |
| Davanti Italia | 2 Claremont Crescent, Whitley Bay | 151 yd | |
| Meet Me On The Corner Cafe | 45 Ilfracombe Gardens, Whitley Bay | 737 yd | |
| Retro Bay Cafe | 52 - 52A Eastbourne Gardens, Whitley Bay | 901 yd | |
| Crab And Waltzer | 2 - 8 Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitley Bay Snooker And Sports Bar | First Floor, 6 Claremont Crescent | 198 yd | |
| Tavern And Galley | The Briar Dene, The Links | 579 yd | |
| Whitley Bay Comrades Club \& Cafe | 13/14, The Links | 1,021 yd | |
| Red House Farm | The Red House Farm, Hepscott Drive | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Claremont Chinese Take Away | 13 Claremont Crescent, Whitley Bay | 106 yd | |
| Dimitris Takeaway | 3 Claremont Crescent, Whitley Bay | 106 yd | |
| Whitley Lodge Fish Bar | 19 Claremont Crescent, Whitley Bay | 106 yd | |
| Whitley Lodge Tandoori | 11 Claremont Crescent, Whitley Bay | 106 yd | |
| Jade Lagoon | 40 Ilfracombe Gardens, Whitley Bay | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 Claremont Crescent, Whitley Bay | 106 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Healthlands Club (Whitley Bay) CLAREMONT CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 177 yd |
| Whitley Lodge First School WOODBURN DRIVE | grass pitches | 289 yd |
| Coquet Park Primary School THE LINKS | 469 yd | |
| Whitley Bay Golf Club Ltd CLUB HOUSE CLUB HOUSE CLAREMONT ROAD | golf | 502 yd |
| Waves THE LINKS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 574 yd |
| Whitley Bay High School DENEHOLM | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 732 yd |
| Southridge First School CRANLEIGH PLACE | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Churchill Playing Fields CHURCHILL PAVILION PLAYINGFIELDS CHURCHILL PAVILION PLAYINGFIELDS HARTLEY AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 896 yd |
| Valley Gardens Middle School VALLEY GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,001 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 185.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.