The Links, Whitley Bay, NE26 4NG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE26 4NG is primarily male, with 54.2% 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	50.3%	45.8%	-4.5%	51.0%	-5.2%
Male	49.7%	54.2%	4.5%	49.0%	5.2%

Partnership Status

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 4NG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.8% 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	17.6%	23.3%	5.7%	37.9%	-14.6%
Married: Opposite sex	66.4%	60.8%	-5.6%	44.2%	16.6%
Separated	2.1%	0.8%	-1.3%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	5.5%	5.3%	-0.2%	9.1%	-3.8%
Widowed	8.3%	9.8%	1.5%	6.1%	3.7%

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	48.8%	49.1%	0.3%	48.4%	0.7%
Good health	28.6%	32.9%	4.3%	33.6%	-0.7%
Fair health	17.9%	13%	-4.9%	12.7%	0.3%
Bad health	4%	4%	0.0%	4.0%	0.0%
Very bad health	0.6%	1.1%	0.5%	1.2%	-0.1%

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.

In the area around NE26 4NG this area, 7.8% 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 44.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	19.4%	7.8%	-11.6%	18.2%	-10.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8%	9%	1.0%	9.6%	-0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.6%	13.1%	-4.5%	13.4%	-0.3%
Apprenticeship	5.9%	5.7%	-0.2%	5.3%	0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.7%	18%	8.3%	16.9%	1.1%
Degree or Similar	34.3%	44.3%	10.0%	33.8%	10.5%
Other	5.2%	2%	-3.2%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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)
Pakistani	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.7%	-1.3%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	1.6%	-0.9%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.8%	96.4%	-2.4%	81.4%	15.0%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.2% 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	99.4%	98.2%	-1.2%	83.2%	15.0%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.8%	1.8%	5.6%	-3.8%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.4%	98.2%	-1.2%	83.2%	15.0%
5-10 Years	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	2.9%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91%	76.7%	14.3%
Eastern Asia	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
No passport held	8.3%	13.5%	-5.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.7%	37.2%	2.5%
Christian	52.7%	46.2%	6.5%
Muslim	1.4%	6.5%	-5.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	5.8%	6.0%	-0.2%

Safety

Is The Links Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Links was 166.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 404.6% higher than the St Mary's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Links has the 2nd highest crime rate of 21 local areas in St Mary's and the 134th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£54,900

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in NE26 4NG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 The Links are based on 89 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 The Links, Whitley Bay, NE26 4NG

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE26 4NG

Average Price
£559,790

Semi-Detached
£551,753

Terraced
£565,817

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Links

Average Price
£978,982

Semi-Detached
£572,805

Terraced
£528,210

Detached
£649,353

Flats/Maisonettes
£328,888

Other
£20,977,184

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The LinksStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
86 The Links, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£445,000	2023-11-30	£472,475
91 The Links, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2019-06-07	£569,554
82 The Links, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£391,000	2017-06-09	£554,356
80 The Links, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£410,000	2013-12-06	£667,842
91 The Links, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£292,500	2010-10-06	£465,522

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE26 4NG

Employment

NE26 4NG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 4NG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	93
Full-Time Employee	75
Self-Employed	28
Part-Time Employee	21
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Student (economically inactive)	6
Other	5
Looking after home or family	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Education	28
Human health and social work activities	23
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	19
Manufacturing	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Construction	7
Transport and storage	7
Information and communication	7
Other	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Real estate activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Whitley Lodge First School Woodburn Drive , NE26 3HW	3out of 4	688 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Coquet Park First School The Links , NE26 1TQ	4out of 4	1,015 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Southridge First School Cranleigh Place , Beaumont Park Estate NE25 9UD	4out of 4	1,559 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Marine Park First School Park Road , NE26 1LT	4out of 4	1,747 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Seaton Sluice First School Granville Avenue , Seaton Sluice NE26 4BX	3out of 4	2,405 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Whitley Bay High School Deneholm , NE25 9AS	4out of 4	1,553 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Monkseaton High School Seatonville Road , NE25 9EQ	3out of 4	3,514 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Marden High School Hartington Road , Cullercoats NE30 3RZ	3out of 4	4,170 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
John Spence Community High School Preston Road , NE29 9PU	3out of 4	4,617 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Astley Community High School Elsdon Avenue , NE25 0BP	3out of 4	4,760 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Valley Gardens Middle School Valley Gardens , NE25 9AQ	4out of 4	1,785 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Monkseaton Middle School Vernon Drive , Monkseaton NE25 8JN	2out of 4	2,615 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Marden Bridge Middle School Lovaine Avenue , NE25 8RW	3out of 4	2,659 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wellfield Middle School Kielder Road , South Wellfield NE25 9QW	3out of 4	3,195 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Seaton Sluice Middle School Alston Grove , Seaton Sluice NE26 4JS	3out of 4	4,087 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woodlawn School Drumoyne Gardens , West Monkseaton NE25 9DL	3out of 4	3,138 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Moorbridge Earsdon Road , Shiremoor NE27 0HJ	3out of 4	4,301 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Southlands School Beach Road , Tynemouth NE30 2QR	3out of 4	4,568 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Parkside House School Station Road , Backworth NE27 0AB	- not rated	5,243 yd	Other independent special school	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
The Boathouse Bar And Restaurant	Cafe Within The Lighthouse Club, Whitley Bay Holiday Park	621 yd
Davanti Italia	2 Claremont Crescent, Whitley Bay	749 yd
The Whitley Bay Treehouse	1A Claremont Crescent, Whitley Bay	818 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tavern And Galley	The Briar Dene, The Links		409 yd
Whitley Bay Snooker And Sports Bar	First Floor, 6 Claremont Crescent		755 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
New Claremont Chinese Take Away	13 Claremont Crescent, Whitley Bay	818 yd
Dimitris Takeaway	3 Claremont Crescent, Whitley Bay	818 yd
Whitley Lodge Fish Bar	19 Claremont Crescent, Whitley Bay	818 yd
Whitley Lodge Tandoori	11 Claremont Crescent, Whitley Bay	818 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	1 Claremont Crescent, Whitley Bay		818 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Whitley Bay Golf Club Ltd CLUB HOUSE CLUB HOUSE CLAREMONT ROAD	golf	608 yd
Whitley Lodge First School WOODBURN DRIVE	grass pitches	701 yd
Healthlands Club (Whitley Bay) CLAREMONT CRESCENT	health and fitness suite	769 yd
Waves THE LINKS	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	960 yd
Coquet Park Primary School THE LINKS		981 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	92.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	92.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	92.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	92.9%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	7.1%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	7.1%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	7.1%

Download Speed

Median download speed	160 Mbit/s
Average download speed	238.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	26.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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

Overview of NE26 4NG