| Council | North Tyneside |
| Crime Rate | ✓Low for a North East town 32% below the national average. |
| Vibe | 🍸 Dinner & Drinks |
| Demographics | 🏠 Homeowner Families |
No train or motorway links found nearby
The average house price in Whitley Bay is £344,319, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Whitley Bay house price trends over the last 30 years.
£344,319
£511,556
£165,563
£365,613
£337,429
Is Whitley Bay a nice place to live?
Yes, Whitley Bay is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Tyne and Wear. It particularly appeals to homeowner families. The area boasts an excellent range of restaurants, cafes and pubs.
How safe is Whitley Bay?
Whitley Bay has a low crime rate for a North East town, with around 51 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 32% below the national average, and 33% below the Tyne and Wear average.
What are the best schools in Whitley Bay?
Whitley Bay has 37 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Whitley Bay High School, Valley Gardens Middle School, Coquet Park First School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Southridge First School and Whitley Lodge First School. Note: 2 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Whitley Bay?
The majority of residents in Whitley Bay identify as White (British) (93%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (95%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.