Town Pop. 36,358

Living in Whitley Bay: Liveability Score 71/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Whitley Bay scores 71/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 76/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 61/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 4 places in the NE25 postcode district. No category drops below 48/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. It scores 5 points above the NE25 postcode district as a whole, which averages 66/100. For the surrounding area, see NE25 postcode district.

71
OUT OF 100
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Whitley Bay scores 71 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
61
81.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 793 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 588 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 519 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
Public order 212 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 189 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
other 657 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 363 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 211 crimes
  3. 3 Sanderson Road 159 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 9.8 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
73
Green Space 30
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches Ample 26
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts Ample 14
Bowling Greens Ample 6
Playgrounds Ample 13

Services

Schools
73
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 22 in area · 32 within 4km
1Outstanding17Good4Ungraded
  • Whitley Bay High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Appletree Gardens First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Cullercoats Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Langley First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Marden High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Marine Park First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Monkhouse Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Monkseaton Middle SchoolSecondary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • MoorbridgeAlternative provision · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Preston Grange Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
76
A&E departmentsNorthumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital3.3 mi
South Tyneside District Hospital4.2 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary6.4 mi
Hospital waitsNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks82.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91.1%
4 GP surgeries in area 6 within 4km best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,860 patients per GP
9dentists9pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
96
Full fibre (FTTP)83.6%
available across North Tyneside
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 811 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate56.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.3%Unemployed2.3%Retired29.9%Student3.9%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.1%Skilled & technical29.6%Routine & elementary18.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.4%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership79.1%
Among the least-deprived 24% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax North Tyneside · 2026-27
A £1,641
B £1,915
C £2,188
D £2,462
E £3,009
F £3,556
G £4,103
H £4,924
Energy North East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
74
Monkseaton 0.3 mi
West Monkseaton 0.5 mi
Whitley Bay 0.9 mi
J3 A194(M) 7.1 mi
J2 A194(M) 7.8 mi
J2 A194(M) 8.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
73
Pubs & Bars Ample 35
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 77
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 16
Retail Shopping Ample 288
Takeaways Ample 40
Fitness Ample 14

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £340,000 242
Detached £524,500 22
Semi-detached £356,500 74
Terraced £350,000 102
Flat / Maisonette £147,475 44
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£139k £284k £434k £580k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Shiremoor 58 1.8 mi away ⇄
Tynemouth 65 2.1 mi away ⇄
Backworth 60 2.6 mi away ⇄
Seaton Sluice 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Seaton Delaval 49 2.9 mi away ⇄
New Hartley 51 3.5 mi away ⇄
Seghill 50 3.6 mi away ⇄
Wallsend 63 3.7 mi away ⇄
Killingworth 59 4.3 mi away ⇄
Longbenton 65 4.4 mi away ⇄
South Shields 63 4.8 mi away ⇄
Dudley (North Tyneside) 57 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Whitley Bay a nice place to live?

Yes, Whitley Bay is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Whitley Bay is 71/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Whitley Bay?

Whitley Bay has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 61/100. There were 2,958 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Whitley Bay?

Among the top-rated schools in Whitley Bay are Whitley Bay High School, Appletree Gardens First School and Cullercoats Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 22 rated schools in Whitley Bay in total.

What are house prices like in Whitley Bay?

The current median house price in Whitley Bay is £340,000, around 19% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £524,500, semi-detached £356,500, terraced £350,000, flat £147,475. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 33%. There were 242 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Whitley Bay in context

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Postcode districts in Whitley Bay

NE25 66 ⇄
NE26 63 ⇄
NE30 64 ⇄

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