Property market | £236,313 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is Newcastle (10.6 miles) | |
Broadband | 91.6mbps average broadband speeds (very fast broadband for UK) | |
Ethnic diversity | White: 94.9% residents (vs 81.7% England & Wales) Other: 5.2% residents (vs 18.3% England & Wales) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 122 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 232 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Tynemouth level) | |
Community | Median age is 43.3 | Population of 9,416 | Happiness is Above Average for Tyne & Wear, Average for UK | |
Crime | 3.0 burglaries per 1k people (North Tyneside) | |
Commute (approx) | - York (56 mins) - Leeds (88 mins) | |
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£236,313 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is Newcastle (10.6 miles) | |
91.6mbps average broadband speeds (very fast broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 43.3 | 9,416 | Happiness is Above Average for Tyne & Wear, Average for UK | |
Ranked 122 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 232 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Tynemouth level) | |
3.0 burglaries per 1k people (North Tyneside) | |
- York (56 mins) - Leeds (88 mins) | |
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Whitley Bay has a few stores nearby for groceries, including: Iceland Whitley Bay, Morrisons West Monkseaton Whitley Bay, Sainsburys Whitley Bay Park Avenue Local. There are many pubs and bars nearby, including: Al Bear, Storm Cellar, The Brewery And Whitley Bay Brewing Company, The Dog And Rabbit, The Fat Ox, The Fire Station, The Quarry, The Townhouse, Viney... (see map below for more bars and associated links). Regarding restaurants and other types of eateries, we found many nearby, including: Baba Yaga's House, Bangkok Palace, Blue Bramble Teahouse, Eat Clean, Elder And Wolf, Golden Rice, Hinnies, La Casetta, Olives At The Station (Dil And ... (see map below for more). There are a few cafes and coffee shops nearby, including: Blue Button Cafe, Cafe 19, Cafe Sambuca WhitleyBay, Coffees And Cream, Costa Coffee, Grapes Cafe, Lynian's Cafe, Reggie's Coffee Bar And Kitchen. Whitley Bay has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
The property market in Whitley Bay has had a steep increase over the last few years and accelerating growth. Based on data published on 15 November 2023, on average a detached house costs £415,835, which is up 11.0% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £236,313 (up 5.4% on last year) , a terraced house £204,229 (up 5.2% on last year) and a flat £120,796. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £525 per month. Property prices in Whitley Bay are a little higher than the average property prices across Tyne & Wear and are much lower compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Whitley Bay, prices have risen a little quicker than the annual average price change seen across the Tyne & Wear region.
Property data is based on North Tyneside level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£) to September 2023
County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
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Rutland | £557,774 | +11.3% | £341,529 | +11.7% |
Northumberland | £333,743 | +7.3% | £183,403 | +6.1% |
Lancashire | £326,887 | +4.3% | £195,848 | +3.4% |
Leicestershire | £432,076 | +3.9% | £262,308 | +3.0% |
Derbyshire | £340,545 | +3.7% | £209,276 | +2.9% |
Oxfordshire | £706,629 | +3.5% | £450,305 | +3.5% |
Merseyside | £340,051 | +3.4% | £214,398 | +2.4% |
Gloucestershire | £536,963 | +3.4% | £330,457 | +3.4% |
Nottinghamshire | £334,429 | +2.8% | £206,257 | +2.8% |
Wiltshire | £521,688 | +2.7% | £328,877 | +3.0% |
Greater Manchester | £396,806 | +2.7% | £254,125 | +2.3% |
West Yorkshire | £351,673 | +2.5% | £210,889 | +2.0% |
West Midlands | £407,684 | +2.2% | £245,250 | +2.4% |
East Riding of Yorkshire | £326,098 | +2.2% | £203,163 | +2.1% |
Staffordshire | £364,884 | +2.1% | £221,783 | +2.1% |
Herefordshire | £434,518 | +2.1% | £276,148 | +2.2% |
South Yorkshire | £284,409 | +2.0% | £182,869 | +1.9% |
West Sussex | £686,980 | +1.9% | £441,716 | +2.3% |
Kent | £619,795 | +1.8% | £386,201 | +1.4% |
Shropshire | £404,408 | +1.8% | £252,891 | +1.8% |
Warwickshire | £515,326 | +1.8% | £299,238 | +1.3% |
Devon | £503,963 | +1.6% | £337,624 | +2.3% |
North Yorkshire | £422,027 | +1.5% | £265,231 | +1.2% |
Norfolk | £406,137 | +1.4% | £267,820 | +1.2% |
North Northamptonshire | £426,370 | +1.3% | £254,947 | +1.2% |
Buckinghamshire | £853,940 | +1.2% | £460,891 | +1.2% |
West Northamptonshire | £478,844 | +0.9% | £279,006 | +0.7% |
Hampshire | £628,455 | +0.6% | £386,140 | +1.0% |
Lincolnshire | £307,354 | +0.6% | £205,466 | +1.4% |
Worcestershire | £455,558 | +0.6% | £276,201 | +0.9% |
Essex | £586,972 | +0.4% | £379,804 | 0.0% |
Somerset | £465,131 | +0.3% | £296,160 | +0.7% |
Suffolk | £454,636 | +0.2% | £283,920 | +0.6% |
East Sussex | £595,763 | +0.1% | £385,074 | +0.4% |
Cambridgeshire | £486,349 | 0.0% | £330,028 | +0.2% |
Surrey | £957,680 | -0.2% | £546,201 | +0.7% |
Isle of Wight | £435,441 | -0.4% | £298,787 | 0.0% |
Hertfordshire | £939,983 | -0.7% | £542,021 | -0.2% |
Cornwall | £453,159 | -1.1% | £300,170 | -0.6% |
Dorset | £528,863 | -1.3% | £348,080 | -0.8% |
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of Whitley Bay, or click here to browse the longer list of Whitley Bay property transactions from 2023.
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Whitley Bay has a high number of nearby schools, so there is plenty of choice although there may also be a lot of competition for spaces too. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including Monkseaton High School, which was was rated as outstanding in 2016. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
Click here to view the full list of nearby schools. or view a full screen school map which provides a wider radius of school options.
School | Type | Outstanding? |
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St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School Aided | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | Yes - 2015 |
Monkseaton High School | Secondary school Foundation school - Mixed | Yes - 2016 |
Cullercoats Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
King Edward Primary School | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | No |
Monkhouse Primary School | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | No |
Whitehouse Primary School | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | No |
Preston Grange Primary School | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | No |
Rockcliffe First School | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | No |
Appletree Gardens First School | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | No |
Marine Park First School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Coquet Park First School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Whitley Lodge First School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Star of the Sea RC VA Primary | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
Marden High School | Secondary school Foundation school - Mixed | No |
Marden Bridge Middle School | Primary & Secondary Foundation school - Mixed | No |
Monkseaton Middle School | Primary & Secondary Foundation school - Mixed | No |
Whitley Bay High School | Secondary school Foundation school - Mixed | No |
John Spence Community High School | Secondary school Foundation school - Mixed | No |
Southlands School | Secondary school Foundation special school - Mixed | No |
Kings Priory School | Primary & Secondary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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Rockcliffe First School Save school | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (12/13/2011) | Ofsted Report Link | Whitley Bay | |
Coquet Park First School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (2/6/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Whitley Bay | |
Whitley Bay High School Save school | Secondary school Foundation school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (5/2/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Whitley Bay | |
Preston Grange Primary School Save school | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | 2: Good (10/2/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | North Shields | |
Appletree Gardens First School Save school | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/14/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Whitley Bay | |
Marine Park First School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (5/11/2022) | 121 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Whitley Bay |
Whitley Lodge First School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (6/29/2012) | 76 submissions 95.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Whitley Bay |
Cullercoats Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (4/19/2012) | 105 submissions 92.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | North Shields |
King Edward Primary School Save school | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/14/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | North Tyneside | |
Monkhouse Primary School Save school | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | 2: Good (6/6/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | North Shields | |
John Spence Community High School Save school | Secondary school Foundation school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/30/2017) | Ofsted Report Link | North Shields | |
Southlands School Save school | Secondary school Foundation special school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/14/2013) | 12 submissions 67.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | North Shields |
Kings Priory School Save school | Primary & Secondary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (6/10/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | North Shields | |
Marden High School Save school | Secondary school Foundation school - Mixed | 2: Good (12/5/2013) | 114 submissions 89.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | North Shields |
Marden Bridge Middle School Save school | Primary & Secondary Foundation school - Mixed | 2: Good (4/20/2016) | Ofsted Report Link | Whitley Bay | |
Monkseaton Middle School Save school | Primary & Secondary Foundation school - Mixed | 2: Good (12/9/2021) | Ofsted Report Link | Whitley Bay | |
Monkseaton High School Save school | Secondary school Foundation school - Mixed | 2: Good (6/26/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Whitley Bay | |
Whitehouse Primary School Save school | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | 4: Inadequate (7/13/2022) | 24 submissions 62.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | North Shields |
St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School Aided Save school | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | North Shields | |||
Star of the Sea RC VA Primary Save school | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | Whitley Bay |
School | Type |
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Rockcliffe First School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (12/13/2011) |
Coquet Park First School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (2/6/2014) |
Whitley Bay High School Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (5/2/2013) |
Preston Grange Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (10/2/2015) |
Appletree Gardens First School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/14/2013) |
Marine Park First School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/11/2022) 121 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Whitley Lodge First School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/29/2012) 76 submissions 95.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Cullercoats Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (4/19/2012) 105 submissions 92.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
King Edward Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/14/2013) |
Monkhouse Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/6/2014) |
John Spence Community High School Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (11/30/2017) |
Southlands School Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (11/14/2013) 12 submissions 67.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Kings Priory School Ofsted report Save school | Primary & Secondary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/10/2015) |
Marden High School Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (12/5/2013) 114 submissions 89.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Marden Bridge Middle School Ofsted report Save school | Primary & Secondary Latest rating - 2: Good (4/20/2016) |
Monkseaton Middle School Ofsted report Save school | Primary & Secondary Latest rating - 2: Good (12/9/2021) |
Monkseaton High School Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (6/26/2019) |
Whitehouse Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 4: Inadequate (7/13/2022) 24 submissions 62.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School Aided Ofsted report Save school | Primary |
Star of the Sea RC VA Primary Ofsted report Save school | Primary |
Station | Distance from Whitley Bay | Commute options |
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Brockley Whins | 7 miles |
- York (85 mins - Grand Central) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 114 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Edinburgh Waverley (1 change(s) - 122 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Fellgate | 8 miles |
- York (1 change(s) - 102 mins - Grand Central) View details |
East Boldon | 9 miles |
- York (1 change(s) - 103 mins - Grand Central) View details |
The table below lists ethnicities living in the local authority (North Tyneside) as per the data published in December 2022. Source: ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk
Ethnicity | % of North Tyneside residents | Benchmark:% of England & Wales residents |
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White | 94.9% | 81.7% |
Asian | 2.6% | 9.3% |
Mixed | 1.4% | 2.9% |
Black | 0.6% | 4.0% |
Other | 0.6% | 2.1% |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the Tynemouth consituency level. Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Type of occupation | % of residents (over 16 years old) | Rank within England & Wales |
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Intermediate occupations | 13.4% | |
Small employers and own account workers | 7.9% | |
Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 15.3% | 122 out of 573 |
Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 23.7% | |
Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 5.1% | |
Semi-routine occupations | 11.2% | |
Routine occupations | 9.7% | |
Never worked / long-term unemployed | 8.5% | 232 out of 573 |
Full-time students | 5.3% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in Tyne & Wear is fast (74mbps). Whitley Bay is faster than this, with average download speeds of 91.6mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the Tynemouth level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
Average speed | 91.6 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 98.5% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 0.3% |
Crime stats were found at the North Tyneside level:
Type | North Tyneside | UK |
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Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 82 | 93 |
Burglaries (per thousand people) | 3 | 5 |
Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 10 | 10 |
Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 1 | 1 |
Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 31 | 36 |
We use an API provided by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to identify any live flood warnings to be aware of and we also provide insight into whether flooding could occur from rivers, sea and groundwater within 1km of Whitley Bay.
There are no live flood warnings in the area, according to our interpretation of the DEFRA API.
The areas in the table below have been identified by the DEFRA API as areas where it is possible for flooding to occur from rivers, sea and in some locations, groundwater. Some of these areas will have measures in place to minimise the risk of flooding and they may be monitored by the Flood Warning Service.
Area | Cause | Description |
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North East | Brier Dene Burn, Castle Eden Burn | Coastal rivers within Tyneside and Wearside from Brier Dene to Castle Eden Burn |
North East | North Sea | North Sea from St Mary's Lighthouse to Crimdon Park, North Hartlepool |
North East | North Sea | Properties including Whitley Sands Refreshment Kiosk, Robinson Crusoe's Cafe at Tynemouth Longsands, Tynemouth Sailing Club and the area at Cullercoats Bay around the Lifeboat Station and the Dove Marine Laboratory |
Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear Affordability: Very affordable Very fast broadband Hot property market | Semi-detached: £236,313 Detached: £415,835 | 82 | Primary: 15Secondary: 8 | 15.3% residents in higher managerial positions 8.5% residents long-term unemployed |
Ouseburn, Tyne & Wear Affordability: Very affordable Very fast broadband Hot property market | Semi-detached: £234,530 Detached: £417,462 | 120 | Primary: 28Secondary: 8 | 11.7% residents in higher managerial positions 9.3% residents long-term unemployed |
Gosforth, Tyne & Wear Affordability: Very affordable Outstanding schools Hot property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £234,530 Detached: £417,462 | 120 | Primary: 20Secondary: 9 | 14.2% residents in higher managerial positions 9.9% residents long-term unemployed |
Tynemouth, Tyne & Wear Affordability: Very affordable Very fast broadband Hot property market | Semi-detached: £236,313 Detached: £415,835 | 82 | Primary: 10Secondary: 4 | 15.3% residents in higher managerial positions 8.5% residents long-term unemployed |
Name | Property | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby |
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Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear Affordability: Very affordable Very fast broadband Hot property market | Semi-detached: £236,313 Detached: £415,835 | 82 | Primary: 15Secondary: 8 |
Ouseburn, Tyne & Wear Affordability: Very affordable Very fast broadband Hot property market | Semi-detached: £234,530 Detached: £417,462 | 120 | Primary: 28Secondary: 8 |
Gosforth, Tyne & Wear Affordability: Very affordable Outstanding schools Hot property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £234,530 Detached: £417,462 | 120 | Primary: 20Secondary: 9 |
Tynemouth, Tyne & Wear Affordability: Very affordable Very fast broadband Hot property market | Semi-detached: £236,313 Detached: £415,835 | 82 | Primary: 10Secondary: 4 |
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