NE26 1LX postcode in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside
NE26 1LX is a postcode in Whitley Bay, in the Whitley Bay North ward of North Tyneside. It is in the Tynemouth parliamentary constituency and the Northumbria police force area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where NE26 1LX is, and what is near it
- NE26 1LX
- Other postcodes in NE26 1: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 1 Underground, metro or tram station
- 3 GP practices
- 11 bus stops
- 3 EV charging points
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 55.0476, longitude -1.4488)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after NE26 1LX?
- North TynesideCouncil, for all local services North Tyneside: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around NE26 1LX Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- NorthumbriaPolice force area
- TynemouthParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Sir Alan Campbell (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Sir Alan Campbell
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at NE26 1LX?
Every home and business at NE26 1LX can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at NE26 1LX?
BinDayBuddy reads bin days from councils' own collection systems. It may have the days for NE26 1LX.
Check the bin days for NE26 1LX on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is NE26 1LX at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include NE26 1LX.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across North Tyneside
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for NE26 1LX: 3,552 properties in North Tyneside are at high risk (3.1% of all its properties). All the figures for North Tyneside
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of NE26 1LX is not in any of the Environment Agency's flood warning or alert areas. Part of the postcode may still be, so check your own address when you sign up.
Sign up for flood warnings, free, on GOV.UK Check flood risk at another postcodeSource: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near NE26 1LX?
Homes in NE26 1 sold for a typical £395,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 51 sales, up 3.3% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Semi-detached £535,000 16 sales
- Terraced £387,500 24 sales
- Flat or maisonette £200,000 11 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole NE26 district: a typical £355,000 from 197 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in NE26 1LX
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in NE26 1LX from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Food hygiene ratings at NE26 1LX
The Food Standards Agency lists 7 food businesses at NE26 1LX. Each opens the agency's own page for it, with what the council's inspector found.
- RDi Meo's Delaval Ices
- Flower Cafe Whitley Bay
- TJs Amusements And Scoops Ice Cream
- Relish Coffee
- Whitley Whaler
- Pantrinis Per Sempre Ltd
- The Venetian
Ratings run from 5, very good, to 0, urgent improvement necessary. A rating comes from the business's last inspection, and can change at the next.
Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards AgencySource: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene ratings as published on 23 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near NE26 1LX?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 780 homes in the neighbourhood around NE26 1LX. The largest share of them, 40%, are in council tax band C. More were built from 1900 to 1918 than in any other period (31%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in North Tyneside for 2026‑27: £2,462. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,641 (band A) to £4,103 (band G); band C, the most common, is £2,188.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 120 (15%) | £1,641 |
| Band B | about 230 (29%) | £1,915 |
| Band C | about 310 (40%) | £2,188 |
| Band D | about 20 (3%) | £2,462 |
| Band E | about 30 (4%) | £3,009 |
| Band F | about 50 (6%) | £3,556 |
| Band G | about 20 (3%) | £4,103 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £4,924 |
When the homes were built
- 23% Before 1900
- 31% 1900 to 1918
- 12% 1919 to 1939
- 4% 1945 to 1964
- 5% 1965 to 1982
- 14% 1983 to 1999
- None 2000 to 2009
- None 2010 to 2019
- 10% 2020 or later
2000 to 2009, 2010 to 2019: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for North Tyneside before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of NE26 1LX is in (ONS area E01008586), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near NE26 1LX?
The nearest open schools to NE26 1LX, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to NE26 1LX?
The nearest railway station to the centre of NE26 1LX is Northumberland Park (Tyne & Wear) Rail Station, 4.8 km away in a straight line.
- Northumberland Park (Tyne & Wear) Rail Station Railway station 4.8 kmCycle
- Seaton Delaval Rail Station Railway station 6.4 kmDrive
- Monkseaton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) Underground, metro or tram 800 mWalk
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
11 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Park Road, 153 m away.
More stations near NE26 1LX, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near NE26 1LX?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of NE26 1LX, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Marine Avenue Medical Ctr Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2026 · Phone 0191 252 5317 650 mWalk
- Whitley Bay Health Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Outstanding CQC report August 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 0191 253 1113 900 mWalk
- Beaumont Park Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2026 · Phone 0191 251 4548 1.6 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near NE26 1LX?
The nearest charging points to the centre of NE26 1LX, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Fastned Charging point · 2 chargers 250 mWalk
- Fastned Whitley Bay Charging point · 4 chargers · Type 2, CCS, CHAdeMO · up to 50 kW 250 mWalk
- Genie Charging point · 2 chargers 950 mWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near NE26 1LX?
The nearest to the centre of NE26 1LX, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Marine Avenue Dental Practice Phone 0191 252 0239 300 mWalk
- Melita Dental Practice Limited Phone 0191 252 1155 300 mWalk
- Quay Aesthetics Phone 0191 691 1328 350 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to NE26 1LX?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- North Tyneside General Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report October 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 0844 811 8111 2.8 kmCycle
- Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report September 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 0344 811 8111 8.2 kmDrive
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near NE26 1LX?
The nearest care homes to the centre of NE26 1LX, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Eastbourne House Care Quality Commission rating: Outstanding CQC report May 2026 · Phone 0191 252 7295 200 mWalk
- Parkvale Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report October 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 0191 252 7163 300 mWalk
- Lenore Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 0191 251 3728 350 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near NE26 1LX?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of NE26 1LX, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Whitley Bay Pharmacy Mon to Fri 8:30am to 5:30pm; Sat 9am to 12pm; Sun closed · Phone 0191 251 1057 600 mWalk
- Boots, Unit15 Park View Shop Ctr Mon to Sat 9am to 2pm, 2:30pm to 5:30pm; Sun closed · Phone 0191 252 2294 600 mWalk
- Fairmans Pharmacy Mon to Sat 9am to 5:30pm; Sun closed · Phone 0191 252 5146 650 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near NE26 1LX?
The nearest vets to the centre of NE26 1LX on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Ayres Veterinary Centre Phone +44 191 252 0473 450 mWalk
- Moorview Vets 1.6 kmCycle
- Tynemouth Vets 2.8 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is NE26 1LX in a conservation area?
The centre of NE26 1LX is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near NE26 1LX?
Police.uk records 253 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of NE26 1LX in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: criminal damage and arson 9, burglary 6, robbery 4, other crime 3, drugs 2, theft from the person 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for NE26 1LX
- Ward
- Whitley Bay North
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- North East
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Whitley Bay
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
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