The postcode NE26 2QS is located in North Tyneside, in the county of Tyne and Wear. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. NE26 2QS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
NE26 2QS is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.6 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of NE26 2QS as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Hampered aspiration.
The closest road name to NE26 2QS is Trewit Road which is centered 10 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Station Square - Metro and is 108 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 129 m away at Whitley Bay (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)
The closest primary school to NE26 2QS (for ages 11 and under) is Cullercoats Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 7, 2017.
The nearest takeaway food is available from Red Coral Chop Suey House and is 40 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 5, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 127.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.3 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for NE26 2QS is covered by the Northumbria police force association and North Tyneside is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to NE26 2QS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to NE26 2QS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode NE26 2QS
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from NE26 2QS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockcliffe First School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Outstanding (December 13, 2011) | 548 m |
| Marden Bridge Middle School | Maintained school | 9-13 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 593 m |
| Marine Park First School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Outstanding (March 28, 2007) | 732 m |
| Cullercoats Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 7, 2017) | 952 m |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, North Shields | Academy | 3-11 | 1.12 km | |
| Monkseaton Middle School | Maintained school | 9-13 | Good (December 9, 2021) | 1.3 km |
| Appletree Gardens First School | Maintained school | 2-9 | Good (December 18, 2018) | 1.37 km |
| Coquet Park First School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Outstanding (February 6, 2014) | 1.41 km |
| Monkhouse Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (March 13, 2018) | 1.52 km |
| Marden High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (July 5, 2017) | 1.6 km |
| Whitley Bay High School | Maintained school | 13-18 | Outstanding (May 2, 2013) | 1.64 km |
| Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay | Academy | 3-11 | 1.67 km | |
| Valley Gardens Middle School | Maintained school | 9-13 | Outstanding (June 26, 2013) | 1.88 km |
| Monkseaton High School | Maintained school | 13-18 | Good (June 26, 2019) | 1.91 km |
| Southlands School | Special school | 11-16 | Good (April 4, 2017) | 2 km |
| Southridge First School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Outstanding (March 15, 2007) | 2 km |
| Langley First School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Outstanding (June 14, 2007) | 2.02 km |
| Woodlawn School | Special school | 2-18 | Good (October 17, 2018) | 2.02 km |
| Preston Grange Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 18, 2019) | 2.03 km |
| Whitley Lodge First School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Good (May 3, 2017) | 2.06 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from NE26 2QS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Coral Chop Suey House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 5, 2020 | 40 m | |
| Pablo Eggsgobao | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 26, 2020 | 60 m | |
| Pranzo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 3, 2021 | 60 m | |
| Spice Bay | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 2, 2022 | 60 m | |
| Sushi Me Rollin | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 3, 2021 | 60 m | |
| Lynian's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 10, 2020 | 61 m | |
| Dakota Food And Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 1, 2021 | 74 m | |
| Lauras Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2021 | 74 m | |
| Blue Bramble Teahouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 9, 2021 | 85 m | |
| Evan's Bistro, Second Bite Bistro And Second Bite Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 85 m | |
| Little Acorns | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 4, 2021 | 85 m | |
| SS Health Foods | Exempt November 22, 2019 | 85 m | |
| Sun Hie Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2019 | 85 m | |
| Welcome Health Pharmacy (inside Post Office) | Exempt | 85 m | |
| Foxy's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 12, 2022 | 96 m | |
| Plaza Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 29, 2021 | 96 m | |
| The Hidden Gem | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2022 | 96 m | |
| Whitley Bean | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 25, 2021 | 96 m | |
| Dixy Chicken | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2021 | 105 m | |
| Kebab King | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 21, 2021 | 105 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to NE26 2QS - Data from Apr 2022
| Station Square - Metro | 108 m | |
| Whitley Road-Percy Road | 109 m | |
| Whitley Road-Victoria Avenue | 149 m | |
| Oxford Street | 176 m | |
| Whitley Road-Oxford Street | 185 m | |
| Whitley Bay (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 129 m | |
| Whitley Bay (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 139 m | |
| Whitley Bay (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 148 m | |
| North Shields Ferry Terminal | 4.15 km | |
| North Shields Ferry Terminal | 4.15 km | |
| South Shields Ferry Terminal | 4.85 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to NE26 2QS - Data from Dec 2021
| Whitley Sands | 746 m | |
| Brown's Bay | 826 m | |
| Cullercoats Bay | 1.12 km | |
| Long Sands | 2.08 km | |
| Brier Dene | Valley | 2.65 km |
| Spital Dene | Valley | 2.71 km |
| King Edward's Bay | 2.84 km | |
| Short Sands | 2.87 km | |
| Prior's Haven | 3.24 km | |
| The Flats | 3.25 km | |
| St Mary's Island | 3.45 km | |
| Mussel Scarp | 3.57 km | |
| Northern Wave Trap | 3.59 km | |
| Dark Plantation | 4.24 km | |
| Holywell Dene | Valley | 4.44 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for NE26 2QS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 80 Mbps | 127.3 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 14.9 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 19 | 1.3 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 102.3 | 14 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 461.3 | 37 |
Energy usage data for NE26 2QS - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Tyne and Wear |
| Latitude | 55.04114500 |
| Longitude | -1.44301500 |
| OS Easting | 435692 |
| OS Northing | 0571990 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Northumbria |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Tynemouth |
| Electoral Ward | Whitley Bay |
| Local Authority District | North Tyneside |
| Region / Government Office Region | North East |
| European Electoral Region | North East |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: North East Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Tyne and Wear |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000022 |
| Travel To Work Area | Newcastle |
| NHS England Region | North East and Yorkshire |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
North Tyneside |
| Cancer Alliance | Northern |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
North East |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Cumbria and North East |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS North Tyneside CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Constrained city dwellers Group: Challenged diversity Subgroup: Hampered aspiration |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Tyneside BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Whitley Bay BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33000179 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
North Tyneside 006 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
North Tyneside 006D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7A2 |